Serenity Care Health Group Atlantic Clinic

Serenity Care Health Group Atlantic Clinic is a medical clinic in Long Beach, CA. It operates as a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that serves patients regardless of their ability to pay. The clinic offers primary care, family medicine, family planning, mental health, social work, chiropractic care, and acupuncture services. Mental health care is available both in person and via secure telehealth. The clinic is a National Health Service Corps Approved Site, meaning clinicians working there are eligible for federal loan repayment programs. It has received recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration, including awards for reducing health disparities, enhancing access to comprehensive services, and performing in the top 10% of health centers for clinical quality measures and COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The clinic was also recognized for full compliance with Health Center Program requirements.

The clinic was established in 2014 by Bioseh Ogbechie and his father, Dr. Lawrence Ogbechie, a psychiatrist who serves as Chief Medical Officer. The organization serves a diverse patient population, with a specific focus on the Cambodian community in Long Beach, which is the largest population of Cambodians outside of Cambodia. The clinic has served this community for over 30 years. The leadership team includes Arlene Medina, Lysette Velarde, Stephany Perez, Monica Keo, and Michelle Banuelos, who hold various executive and operational roles. Primary care providers at the Atlantic Clinic include Dr. Isaias Paja and Dr. Solomon Laktineh, who handle adult and pediatric patients respectively. The clinic is located on Atlantic Avenue, about a tenth of a mile from East 7th Street. It is situated near First Lutheran School and Stevenson Elementary School, both within a few hundred yards. Saint Mary Medical Center Long Beach is also nearby, roughly a third of a mile away.

Serenity Care Health Group Atlantic Clinic holds a rating of 2.80 based on 26 reviews. As a NHSC Approved Site and a recognized leader in clinical quality, it provides essential primary and mental health care to the Long Beach community, particularly supporting the local Cambodian population.

Services:

• Behavioral Health Services
• COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing
• Comprehensive Primary Care
• Diabetes Management
• Hypertension Control