Continuity is the whole point. You're booked with the same provider every visit unless you'd rather be seen sooner by someone else.
Raised in San Benito County and back after residency in Fresno. Focused on diabetes and cardiovascular risk in agricultural families, and on making sure nobody skips care because of a work schedule.
Handles joint injections, sports physicals, and the ranch and warehouse injuries that walk in on Monday mornings. Team physician for two local high schools in this sample scenario.
Runs most same-day sick visits and the telehealth schedule. Long-standing interest in women's health and contraception counseling.
Pediatrics and well-child care, plus the Saturday walk-in clinic. Grew up in Hollister and does most of the school and sports form visits.
“First doctor's office where I didn't feel rushed. She answered the question I was embarrassed to ask.”
“Called at 8am with my son's ear infection and we were seen before lunch. No emergency room, no four-hour wait.”
“My A1C is down two points because someone finally sat with me and made a plan.”
Yes, and we highly encourage it. Continuity of care is vital for residents near San Juan Bautista seeking long-term wellness. You will be booked with your preferred clinician by default unless you choose an earlier opening with another member of our medical team.
MDs and DOs are physicians with equivalent licensing; DOs add musculoskeletal training. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are licensed clinicians who diagnose, treat, and prescribe, working alongside the physicians here. All four see patients independently in this clinic.
Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Whitfield, and Priya Nadkarni are all currently accepting new patients from across San Benito County. While Luis Ontiveros has a full patient panel, he remains available to see everyone during our Saturday walk-in clinic hours.
For all scheduled appointments, yes. For same-day needs or Saturday walk-ins at our clinic near downtown Hollister, you may see the provider on duty, who will fully review your medical history before your exam.
Dr. Ruiz and Luis Ontiveros are fluent, and the front desk is bilingual. Professional interpretation for other languages is arranged at no cost.
Absolutely. Our physicians are board-certified in family medicine, and our nurse practitioner and physician assistant hold national certifications. All providers maintain active California licenses in good standing to serve the Hollister community.
You can change providers at any time without an awkward conversation. Simply let our front desk staff know and your medical records will stay right here in our Hollister office.
Tell us who you'd like to see on the request form and we'll match the schedule to it whenever we can.