Higuera Health Center
Higuera Health Center is a multi-specialty clinic for patient care. We believe that each doctor and patient become a team and work together in finding the best treatment plan. Our health center offers treatment for conditions related to Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat conditions.) We also offer services for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Meet our Expert Team
Lisa Molin, MD
Dr. Lisa Molin is a board certified specialist and surgeon in Otolaryngology. She attended medical school at University of Iowa, with a residency at UC Davis. She has been practicing in the San Luis Obispo area for 23 years. Dr. Molin is involved with international outreach to provide ENT medical and surgical care to underserved communities.
Zach VandeGriend, MD
Dr. VandeGriend grew up in Oregon. After graduating Cum Laude at Willamette University where he was an all-conference pitcher, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then went on to complete residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Dr. VandeGriend is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids as well as international travel.
Higuera Health Center
Our office is located on the Northern end of Higuera Street and our major cross street is California Blvd.
- Nasal Obstruction
- Perforated Eardrum
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Voice Disorders/Hoarseness
- Nose Bleeds
- Thyroid Nodules
- Swallowing Problems
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Parotid Masses
- Neck Masses
- Pediatric sleep apnea
- Facial fractures
- Facial skin cancers
- Parotidectomy
- Excision benign neck masses
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Septoplasty and turbinate surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Lymph Node Excision
- Thyroidectomy
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin cancer treatment and reconstruction
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Tricare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
- Western Growers
What makes our Expert Team at Higuera Health Center stand out?
Here at Higuera Health Center we strive to provide an exceptional patient experience. Our specialty providers work to find the best treatment options for your specific needs and our staff constantly go above and beyond to ensure you have all the information you need regarding your treatment plan.
Dr. Lisa Molin and Dr. Zach VandeGriend provide medical and surgical services to patients with diseases of the head and neck.