1. Edinger Medical Group
Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach; 714-965-2500; edingermedicalgroup.com
Edinger Medical Group has been specializing in internal medicine and family medicine since 1961.
“Edinger Medical Group’s vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for Orange County residents and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence-based care, compassionate customer service, inclusivity and innovation,” according to the group’s website.
Edinger Medical Group has 10 physicians, four nurse practitioners, according to its site. .
According to a recent five-star Yelp review, “Solid medical group: Dr. MIddlebrooks is efficient and affective, a good listener who will work with you to solve your medical concerns. The office staff and nurses are also easy to work with. I’m glad I chose the Edinger Med. Group.”
Another reviewer said, “Regarding Edinger Medical Group, they are very well organized, and clean. One of the best things is that I have not had to wait long on any of the appointments. … My Primary Care Physician, Dr. Jack Middlebrooks, gets five stars. He is kind, patient, a good listener, and thorough. His replacements when he is gone are pretty good too.”
2. MemorialCare Medical Group
17360 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley; 877-696-3622; memorialcare.org
MemorialCare was founded in 1997, when a group of physicians unified several top-performing hospitals and care sites under a single mission: to improve healthcare outcomes through collaboration, evidence-based practices and innovation, according to Annamarie Jones, chief operating officer for the MemorialCare Medical Foundation.
Jones said it’s grown into a comprehensive health system that includes primary and specialty care at more than 40 medical group locations, urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, and dialysis clinics across Southern California.
“This year, MemorialCare Medical Group is expanding access by opening new primary care locations in key communities and transforming one location into a designated Access Clinic focused on fast, convenient care for common medical needs,” Jones said. “This clinic is designed to streamline visits, reduce wait times and provide cost-effective care for patients with busy lives. We’re also enhancing digital access, making it even easier to connect with providers through services like Virtual Urgent Care, QuickCare visits and Ask a Nurse.”
3. Hoag Medical Group
Multiple locations; 949-629-4702; hoagmedicalgroup.com
Established in 2012, Hoag Medical Group is a multi-specialty physician group affiliated with Hoag. HMG physicians are board-certified in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, allergy and immunology, endocrinology, geriatrics, rheumatology and sports medicine.
HMG patients also have access to the entire Hoag health care system of specialists, services and facilities, including 1,800 physicians, 18 urgent care facilities, 13 health and wellness centers and two hospitals. The newest Hoag Health Center opened in San Clemente in July.
“At Hoag Medical Group, we’re dedicated to delivering world-class care with the compassion and personalized attention every family deserves. Our physicians and care providers build trusted relationships with patients, taking time to understand their unique needs so we can provide the highest quality care at every stage of life. It’s this commitment to excellence that makes Hoag Medical Group a true partner in our community’s health and well-being,” said Dr. Martin Fee, president of Hoag Medical Group.