Been going there for years. Phone systems do not work…read more Even hard for doctors to call their own office! Hit and miss with good providers. Better than nothing. The other clinic may be a bit better.

I was sad to see 3 1-star reviews for the Health Center, and surprised. Yes, there are problems…read morewith ALL clinics these days. A major issue is the shortage of GPs. Doctors spend a fortune becoming doctors, and the only way they can pay that money back is to specialize; so too few become general practioners. Additionally, the computerization of our records was an essential step in appropriate care, but some doctors then spend their patient visits with their heads in the computer & not listening much to their patient. All that having been said, I have never been treated with anything but kindness and patience by the staff at NCFHC. Sometimes, someone might be having a bad day and not smiling, but their care has been efficient & their sadness or grumpiness has not rubbed off on me. It does take WEEKS to get in to see my doctor, and that's a negative; but it isn't the clinic's fault. Alternatively, they have a staff of urgent-care folks who can see walk-ins, so the disadvantage is ameliorated if my need is more immediate (though it doesn't work for refills! -- see below). My one agreement with other reviewers is how long it sometimes takes to get a refill on a controlled substance. I understand the need to "control" such prescriptions, but if you need to be seen before the 'scrip can be refilled & you can't get an appointment for weeks (always longer than a month now), then you will surely run out before you can be seen. Drugs that are supposed to be taken every day, consistently, are not helpful if you have to go off them while waiting for the 'scrip to filled again. You may go through a form of withdrawal, however mild it might be, and then a period of acclimating when you start up again. This sucks! Especially when it happens repeatedly. There must be a better way. On the whole, I like the service I get at the clinic. We're on "the Coast", peeps. It ain't like bein' in the Big City. And that's why we like it here. Generally.

My experience may not be everyone's experience but when I was asked to sign a legally binding…read morecontact giving this doctor full control over my health care and any and all other viable available means of health care, I walked out. I could not seek emergency treatment at any emergency hospital office or clinic. Could not seek emergency replacement of any and all medications, NOT JUST PAIN MEDICATIONS. Do not expect refills of medications in a timely manner, it just isn't going to happen. Stan Rook Fort Bragg, California 95437

You guys in Fort Bragg are lucky…read more Dr Goldyn was the best doctor I've ever had. Unfortunately, he moved away from San Francisco, and I have yet to find another openly gay doctor in SF who's matched his bedside manner, humor, and wit. I always felt extremely comfortable with Dr Goldyn, because he treated me like a human being, and not just another numbered HMO patient. He doesn't patronize you, and isn't afraid to joke a little. If I could clone him and move him back to San Francisco, I would.

Best Doctor Around!! Just make sure to schedule your appointment in advance because he is always…read morebooked. =)