Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas- Seaside

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas- Seaside is a dentist in Seaside, CA, providing comprehensive dental care to individuals and families, with a focus on farm worker families and the agricultural community. The clinic offers general dentistry, restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, emergency dental care, preventative dental care, and cosmetic dentistry. Services are available to patients with Medi-Cal, Medicare, and those without health insurance, supported by a sliding fee scale. The clinic is part of a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that also provides medical, mental health, and specialty healthcare services.

The clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 by local community members to ensure access to basic health care in Monterey County, with a particular emphasis on agricultural families. It became the first Federally Qualified Health Center in the county in 1989, enabling expanded care for underserved populations. The clinic has held Joint Commission Accreditation since 2001 and is a deemed facility under the Federal Tort Claims Act. It operates as a health center program grantee under federal law and provides care through a medical home model. Clinical services are delivered by licensed dental professionals, including Dr. Mona Goel and Dr. Najia Gardezy, with support from practice management and care coordination teams.

The clinic is located at 1156 Fremont Blvd #101 in Seaside, CA, situated on Fremont Boulevard. It is within a short distance of the Seaside Branch of the Monterey County Free Libraries, about 0.3 miles away, and near Trinity Park and the B.J. Dolan Youth and Education Teen Center, both approximately 0.3 miles from the clinic. Nearby, the UPS Store and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte are located about 0.1 miles away, and the main road, Fremont Boulevard, runs directly adjacent to the clinic’s entrance.

The clinic is recognized for its long-standing commitment to serving the agricultural community and providing accessible, comprehensive care. It operates as a federally funded health center with a history of sustained service and accreditation, ensuring quality care for residents who might otherwise face barriers to treatment. The clinic integrates dental services within a broader health system that includes research and community outreach. Its presence in Seaside reflects a dedication to health equity and local wellness.