Finding a regular doctor in Merced can mean choosing between a big medical group, a clinic that also takes walk-ins and a single family physician. The primary care physicians in Merced on this page hold more than 1,400 Google reviews between them, but MFA Medical Group and Golden State Care account for most of that volume, and ratings range from 4.1 to 4.9. Review counts here run from the hundreds down to a few dozen, so the numbers deserve a careful read.
Short answer: The top-ranked primary care option in Merced is MFA Medical Group (4.8 stars from more than 800 Google reviews), a multi-physician medical group on West El Portal Drive. Golden State Care (4.8, more than 550 reviews) pairs family medicine with walk-in urgent care, and Robert Tabrizi, MD holds the highest rating on the page at 4.9 on a much smaller review base. Check that any practice accepts your insurance before booking.
Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.
What the scorecard measures
Rating is each practice’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated it, compared across the practices on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people counts for more than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency shows how lately patients are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers. Reviews describe patient experiences, not the quality of medical care.
What drives primary care costs in Merced
We did not find published prices for these practices, so there is no cost table here. What you pay depends mostly on your insurance plan, whether the practice is in your network, and the type of visit. Call the office or your insurer before booking and ask what a routine visit, labs and any follow-up would cost you.
Primary care near Merced
Every practice here lists a Merced address, on West El Portal Drive, G Street, Mercy Avenue and M Street. Golden State Care also has a Turlock location, according to its site. Searching for a primary care doctor near me in Merced? Each card shows a phone number, so ask whether the practice takes new patients and your insurance.
Questions to ask a primary care office
- Are you accepting new patients, and do you take my insurance plan?
- Will I see the same doctor at each visit?
- How long is the usual wait for a routine appointment?
- How do I reach the office after hours or for a same-day problem?
- Which labs and specialists do you refer to?
Frequently asked questions
Which of these Merced doctors offers walk-in care?
Golden State Care lists urgent care and a walk-in clinic among its Google categories. Reviewers describe being seen the same day without an appointment, and one used it as a primary care office after long waits elsewhere.
Is MFA Medical Group one doctor or several?
It is a multi-physician medical group. Patient reviews name different doctors, so ask the office which physician you would be assigned.
Is Dr. Tabrizi part of a hospital system?
His profile appears on a CommonSpirit Health website, and a patient review mentions Dignity Health. Ask the office which health system and patient portal your care would run through.
Does Dr. Trumbull’s office have a website for booking?
No website is listed on Google, and the profile is unclaimed. Call the office to ask about hours, insurance and new patients.
Where to begin
MFA Medical Group is the safe default on sheer track record, and Golden State Care is the better fit if you want walk-in options too. Robert Tabrizi, MD is worth a call if you prefer a single doctor. Whoever you choose, confirm your insurance first.
