Centro Medico El Cajon - El Cajon, San Diego
Accepts Insurance
TREATS
Substance use disorder
Mental health
LEVELS OF CARE
Detox · Outpatient
INSURANCE
Accepts insurance
Medicare · VA Community Care
About Centro Medico El Cajon
The facility is recognized as a deemed FQHC, emphasizing its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Its behavioral health department offers integrated support, including psychiatric evaluations and crisis management, aimed at addressing the whole health of the individual. The center operates with a focus on person-first, clinical excellence to support long-term wellness.
Key Facility Details
- License and Registration: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) ID: 306374549
- Verified Rehab Accreditations: HRSA Health Center Program Awardee; Deemed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Primary Disorders Treated: Substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Treatment Facility Location: El Cajon, San Diego, California, United States
- Centro Medico El Cajon Contact Number: +1-619-401-0404
Senior Healthcare and Medical Team
- Andy Piskoulian – Chief Executive Officer | LinkedIn Profile
- Dr. Dauod Ghafari, MD – Family Medicine Physician
- Dr. Brenda Figueroa, MD – Pediatrician
Centro Medico El Cajon is a comprehensive community clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has served the East County region for several years. As part of the Centro Medico Community Clinic network, it provides essential primary care and behavioral health services to a diverse population, ensuring accessible healthcare for all community members.
The facility is recognized as a deemed FQHC, emphasizing its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Its behavioral health department offers integrated support, including psychiatric evaluations and crisis management, aimed at addressing the whole health of the individual. The center operates with a focus on person-first, clinical excellence to support long-term wellness.
Key Facility Details
- License and Registration: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) ID: 306374549
- Verified Rehab Accreditations: HRSA Health Center Program Awardee; Deemed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Primary Disorders Treated: Substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Treatment Facility Location: El Cajon, San Diego, California, United States
- Centro Medico El Cajon Contact Number: +1-619-401-0404
Senior Healthcare and Medical Team
- Andy Piskoulian – Chief Executive Officer | LinkedIn Profile
- Dr. Dauod Ghafari, MD – Family Medicine Physician
- Dr. Brenda Figueroa, MD – Pediatrician
Facility Type
Licensing and Accreditation
Setting and Surroundings
A town setting in El Cajon, 12 miles from the coast. The nearest town is El Cajon (population 104k), under a mile away.
Nearest named features
- Fletcher HillsMountain range · 1.6 miles
- North Fork Sweetwater RiverRiver · 6.9 miles
- Coronado Shores BeachBeach · 15 miles
- Otay Mountain WildernessWilderness area · 16 miles
- Cedar Creek FallsWaterfall · 19 miles
- Cleveland National ForestNational forest · 27 miles
Getting there
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)Major international · 14 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Centro Medico El Cajon Photos and Images
The visual environment at this location reflects a modern, professional medical setting designed for patient comfort. Images of the facility showcase a clean, recently renovated office space with a welcoming reception area and private consultation rooms that ensure a confidential atmosphere for all visitors and patients.
The exterior photography highlights the clinic’s central location on West Main Street, featuring accessible entryways and clear signage for easy navigation. These photos illustrate a well-maintained community hub that is integrated into the heart of El Cajon, providing a safe and professional space for healthcare delivery.
Centro Medico El Cajon Detox and Rehab Services
The facility provides integrated behavioral health services that focus on outpatient support and psychiatric care. Their clinical team offers comprehensive evaluations and interventions designed to help individuals navigate the challenges of substance use and mental health recovery in a supportive community-based environment.
Recovery services emphasize case management and aftercare planning to ensure patients have a sustainable path forward. By focusing on person-first language and evidence-based screenings, the center provides a foundation for individuals to manage their health effectively while maintaining their daily lives and responsibilities.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Specialized Programs
Centro Medico El Cajon Address, Location and Contact Information
Located at 133 West Main Street, the clinic is situated in the vibrant downtown area of El Cajon, near the intersection with Magnolia Avenue. This central positioning makes it easily accessible for residents of the surrounding East County neighborhoods via major local thoroughfares.
The facility is a prominent landmark in the local medical community, offering a wide array of health services under one roof. For more information regarding their programs, individuals are encouraged to use the contact number provided on this directory listing.
Cities within reach
Nearest neighborhoods
Distances are measured from this facility's recorded coordinates and are straight line, not driving distance.
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Centro Medico El Cajon Prices and Payment Options
The clinic operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center, meaning they offer a sliding fee scale based on an individual’s income and family size. This ensures that essential healthcare services remain affordable for all members of the community, regardless of their financial status.
For those without insurance, the average cost for a standard outpatient visit in the El Cajon area typically ranges from $100 to $250. However, most patients at this facility benefit from significantly reduced rates through federal subsidies and state-supported programs designed for low-income families.
Payment Options
Support Services
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Assessment and Testing
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Centro Medico El Cajon Reviews and Ratings
As of March 9, 2026, the clinic maintains an active presence in local healthcare directories with a range of feedback from the community. Many patients highlight the convenience of the central location and the professionalism of the clinical staff.
Positive reflections often focus on the facility’s role as a vital resource for accessible medical and behavioral care. The reviews suggest a dedicated team that works to provide necessary health interventions for a diverse population in the East County area.
Waiting for 45 minutes to answer my call and that’s after lunchtime today, September 17 And there is no answer It’s really bad service in this clinic my device to change all the call Center there No thanks
Horrible I have been coming here for a few years I liked it here had a doctor appointment yesterday & noori noori was the doctor I was supposed to see when I seen him he acted like he knew everything about me but this… was our first time meeting he was extremely rude kept talking over me & after I apologized he would not see me & didn't even accept my apology I'm still a patient here but will never see or talk to that disrespectful individual I'm so upset at how I was treated I might have to change primarys witch suck but it might be time for a change
Center Medical El Cojan is the best Clinic actually my provider dr and Farsi translator and other’s ! Thanks a lot
The lack of communication at this clinic is honestly ridiculous. If you get a referral, just know that apparently it’s YOUR job to call and follow up because no one ever explained that to me. Behavioral health has been… even worse, appointments rescheduled months out on multiple occasions, important instructions not communicated, and then somehow it gets turned around like you’re the one refusing care. I finally filed a grievance about all of this and their response literally contained more incorrect information. They said I refused behavioral health services when that is not what happened, and even claimed I never scheduled my ultrasound when I’ve had that appointment scheduled for over a month. Filing a grievance about poor communication just to get a response filled with more miscommunication pretty much sums up my experience here.
This has been my primary doctor for 10 years plus I love this place and the people that work here are the best I would recommend this office for all your doctor's needs they have everything in one place which is… convenient
Tamara Tucker Ham is an amazing doctor. She spends time and doesn't overlook things. She is very knowledgeable and gives great advice
Excellent service, they were friendly and explained everything very well.
Each appointment involves a wait of over 20 minutes to be seen. The nurses are very kind. But after they check you, you wait 40 minutes or more in the waiting room for the doctor to arrive. It's unfair that as a… patient, you have to arrive on time, or even 15 minutes early, but then you're seen an hour or more after your appointment time. Why schedule so many appointments if they can't attend to everyone in a timely manner?!
Very good 👍 👏 👌
I live in Escondido, They made me an appointment for El Cajon. Then canceled it.
I haven’t been to the doctor in over two years. I medically neglect myself until the feel seriously ill. I suffered from crippling arthritis pain and had to be put on prednisone to deal with the symptoms. I needed… medical care so I went to my pcp and had to establish my care. The doctor looked at my old chart from when I had a miscarriage during the pandemic and instead of giving me adequate care he judged me based on the fact that I was suffering from anxiety during the pandemic, when I was having a miscarriage and my weight. He asked me about marijuana usage that wasn’t even brought up in my intake and told me that it would make me fat and mentally ill. I’m in there for crippling joint pain and he suggested that I need diet and exercise. Didn’t even ask me if I exercised, if he had i would have told him I had to put my yoga membership on hold because the joint pain I attended my classes 3x a week religiously as well as my gym. This man is the exact reason many women don’t get proper care. This man would rather call me fat and crazy than actually listen to anything I have to say. Women’s health matters. Ego has no business in health care.
They said they don't take my insurance even though the person who scheduled my appointment last month they did
Thank you so very very very much Dr. TAMARA TUCKER-HAM! You did more than enough for me today and before. I’m really so grateful and thankful for all the support and caring you have given me all the times I’ve been… there for checking out my health. You are really a great person and doctor! And a special thanks to the interpreter AFAF! for all the help and caring she had given me as translators and support me to make the appointments for the specialists doctors. Thank you all DAP employees! Moayed M Shaia
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Dr. Gaffari been my primary care doctor for a little less than a year & i cant be happier , he is great & cool , waiting is like 10 minutes for me , the staff is well trained & the place is super clean , i've been in different places which always made me wait sometimes two hours! But those people are awesome . Definitly 5 Stars
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