Family Health Center
of Benicia
"We treat common illnesses uncommonly well"
We are A part of John muir,hills physician and Northbay Healthcare-western health advantage (WHA) Networks
as of 10/6/2021
To our dear patients:
The Family Health Center of Benicia remains open despite the Solano County Shelter-In-Place Advisory.
We are seeing both Office and Telephone visits in order to best serve our diverse patient populations.
Telephone Visits are appropriate for:
-Any person with cough or fever within the last week
-Any person with suspected COVID-19 exposure
-Any Medicare patients with issues that can be handled effectively over the phone.
For phone visits, any vital signs provided by home equipment such as ht, weight, blood pressure and pulse is helpful.
Office Visits are appropriate for:
-Patients without cough, fever, or exposure risk presenting for routine care such as Women's Health, diabetes management, chronic pain or preventative care.
-Any Medicare patients with issues that cannot be handled effectively over the phone.
Patients 65 and older should strongly consider telephone visits if feasible.
COVID-19 Update:
Walt Zaks, MD
Walt Zaks founded the Family Health Center of Benicia along with 2 other family doctors over 30 years ago and has been providing quality care here ever since.
In the office, Dr. Zaks focuses on management of chronic medical disease as well as psychiatric issues, weight loss, minor procedures and urology. In office urology procedures include vasectomies, excisional biopsies, shoulder & back injections. Dr. Zaks enjoys providing visual explanations for his patients by drawing photos to explain medical conditions.
In his spare time he lives an active lifestyle, with kitesurfing being his sport of choice. You can sometimes find him sailing in the straits just in front of our office building.
Education
Languages: English, Spanish
Medical School: UC San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez CA
Kristina Kim, DO
Specialty
Family Medicine
Education
Languages: English, Korean
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: St. Joseph Hospital
Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Laura Dalton, MD
Specialty
Family Medicine, Gynecology
Education
Languages: English
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez CA
Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Aaron Zaks, DO
Specialty
Family Medicine, Osteopathy
Education
Languages: English, Spanish
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Shasta Community Health Center
Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Rachel Kennedy,PA
Education
Languages: English
Medical School: Physician Assistant Program at Trevecca University, Nashville TN
How Can We Help You?
Based on the diversity of interests represented by our providers, we offer a full spectrum of adult and pediatric care, as well as women's health and gynecology. Based on your needs and medical issues, you are sure to find a good fit with one of our board certified Family Practice providers.
"We treat common illnesses uncommonly well." Schedule an appointment and you can see for yourself the level of compassionate care that we provide here on a routine basis.
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Insurance Policy
Many major insurance plans accepted, including Medicare and private plans with Hill Physicians or John Muir Health.
Operating Hours
Monday-Thurs: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fridays: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
A provider will be on call for emergencies at all other times.
1440 Military West, Suite 101
Benicia, CA 94510
Phone: (707) 745-0711
Fax: (707) 745-0788