Universal Community Health Center
Medical PracticesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Universal Community Health Center is a mid-sized medical practice based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Edgar Chavez, it operates as a federally qualified health center and follows a patient-centered medical home approach that combines teamwork and technology. Its care portfolio covers primary care and a broad range of related services, including men’s, women’s, children’s, teen, and senior health, nutrition counseling, prenatal care, mental health, dermatology, and ENT. It serves residents of the South Los Angeles area and others seeking care, offering services on a sliding fee scale and welcoming patients regardless of race, income, age, gender, ability to pay, or immigration status. In 2019, UCHC received the HRSA Health Center Quality Leader award, recognizing top-performing health centers nationwide.