Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Internal Medicine • Lompoc, CA • Since 1949
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About
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) is a nonprofit hospital system serving Lompoc, California, with a long-standing focus on patient-centered care. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit hospital district; privately held operation governed by a locally elected board. - Location: Headquarters and 9 offices in Lompoc, CA (including 1515 East Ocean Avenue HQ and multiple addresses on S D St, N H St, and Third Street). - Founded: 1949; about 75+ years serving the community. - Services: Critical care, obstetrics (birth), laboratory, oncology, sleep disorders, family medicine, and other hospital-based services. - Leadership: CEO Yvette Cope; Medical Directors include Kali Freeman and Supreet Khare; other executives in marketing, IT, facilities, perinatal, and emergency services. - Contact: Main phone 805-737-3300; general email info@lompocvmc.com. - Scope: Part of the broader Lompoc Health system ecosystem in Santa Barbara County, providing primary and acute care services to the local community. Relevance to “Primary Care Physicians in Santa Barbara County, CA Lompoc”: LVMC is a major healthcare provider in Lompoc with in-house primary care and family medicine services and ongoing physician recruitment (e.g., new family medicine physician joining LVMC’s network). For specific physician listings or to find a primary care provider, contact LVMC directly or visit their website.
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Internal Medicine cover?
Internal Medicine physicians can treat general medical conditions, assess for a broad spectrum of illnesses, and provide disease prevention, medication management, chronic disease management, and coordinated care.
Do Internal Medicine physicians provide health maintenance guidance?
Yes, they provide guidance on health maintenance, such as preventative screenings or referrals to other medical specialists.
Is telehealth available for Internal Medicine appointments?
Yes, Telehealth is provided for quick consults.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- rater8: 4.8 out of 5 (232 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.5 out of 5 (12 ratings)
- Vitals: 3.9 out of 5 (19 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 3.6 out of 5 (11 ratings)
- WebMD: 5.0 out of 5 (9 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 3.3 out of 5 (approx 7 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.8 out of 5 (6 ratings)
Patients praise
- physicians described as attentive and caring listeners
- high clinical quality scores from CMS (for some providers)
- effective communication in Spanish and English
- successful management of chronic conditions like blood pressure and blood sugar
- short wait times noted by some satisfied patients
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and in the office
- perceived lack of listening by providers
- difficulty with appointment scheduling and rescheduling
- concerns about staff professionalism or friendliness
- frustration regarding referrals and diagnostic follow-up
- safety and security concerns in clinic environments
"I love Dr. Salcido! She's very intuitive and caring. Takes my health and concerns very seriously and allows me to be a part of my care."
- Patient review via rater8 for Martha Salcido, PA"Doesn't listen to your concerns. Made rude comments about family members. If I could give less than one star, I would."
- Patient review via Healthgrades for Dr. Marc Avent"He is very rude and misdiagnosed what was wrong with me... he came in to the room that I was waiting to see him in and started yelling at me."
- Patient review via Vitals for Dr. Lawrence B. LiSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lompoc Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Dr. Laura Nunes - Apr 9, 2026
- Dr. Rollin C. Bailey, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Lompoc, CA - May 14, 2026
- LVMC begins work on new medical facility in Vandenberg Village - Feb 23, 2026
- Dr. John W. Sim | Internal Medicine Doctor in Santa Barbara, CA | Sutter Health - Jun 12, 2026
- Lompoc hospital expands women’s health services with certified nurse midwife care | Local news | syvnews.com - Mar 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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