Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
insurance
Federally funded nonprofit health center that serves medically underserved areas and populations, providing primary care regardless of ability to pay.
Kwang He Won Health Center
3.9(11 reviews)
A non-profit FQHC in Los Angeles offering culturally sensitive primary care, family planning, women’s health, vaccinations, and sliding fee discounts, with a focus on the Korean-American community.
Primary Care
Los Angeles, CA
English, Korean, Spanish
About
Kwang He Won Health Center
Kwang He Won Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Los Angeles dedicated to increasing access to quality primary healthcare and human services for all, regardless of socioeconomic or immigration status. The center maximizes the advantages of traditional Korean medicine, alternative therapy, and Western medicine to improve patient quality of life while minimizing unnecessary surgery or side effects. Their goal is to provide culturally and linguistically sensitive health services to the community, combining Western primary care with rehabilitation acupuncture and holistic approaches.
Kwang He Won Health Center explicitly aims to provide culturally and linguistically sensitive health services. The team includes Korean-speaking providers (Bena Won, RN, Ph.D, L.Ac.; Brandon Oh, Ph.D., L.Ac.; Esther Kim) and the center integrates traditional Korean medicine, alternative therapy, and Western medicine. Patient testimonials are published in Korean names, indicating a strong Korean-patient focus. The website is available in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Highlights
Sliding Fee Discount Program
insurance
Discounted medical services through a sliding fee schedule based on household size and gross income for qualifying patients.
Culturally & Linguistically Sensitive Care
culture
Services provided with cultural and linguistic sensitivity, integrating traditional Korean medicine and Western medicine.
Family Planning PACT Program
insurance
Approved by California to provide comprehensive family planning services to eligible low-income residents.
Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women
insurance
A Medi-Cal program providing immediate temporary coverage for prenatal care to low-income pregnant patients.
Same-Day Lab Results
convenience
Results of test procedures processed on site are reported the same day during regular business hours.
Free Vaccines for Children & Adults
insurance
VFC program provides vaccines at no cost to children; VFA program provides no-cost vaccines for uninsured/underinsured adults 19+.
Insurance Accepted
Medi-Cal
Medicaid
MedicaidAccepted
MedicareVerify
Private InsuranceVerify
Accepts Medi-Cal through Presumptive Eligibility for pregnant women. Offers Sliding Fee Discount Program for patients based on household size and income. No mention of private insurance or Medicare.
Services
General Primary Care
Primary Care
Highest standards of patient service for general primary care needs.
Ideal for: All patients, regardless of socioeconomic or immigration status.
Family Planning
Primary Care
Comprehensive family planning services approved by the state of California, available to eligible low-income residents.
Ideal for: Eligible low-income residents of California.
Women's Health
Primary Care
Women's health care including a Medi-Cal program that provides immediate and temporary coverage for prenatal care.
Ideal for: Low-income pregnant patients.
Vaccinations
Preventive
Immunization services including COVID-19 vaccine and testing, VFC (Vaccines for Children), and VFA (Vaccines for Adults).
Ideal for: Children, adults, uninsured/underinsured adults 19+.
Sliding Fee Discount Program (SFDP)
Primary Care
Discounted medical services through a sliding fee schedule based on household size and gross income.
Ideal for: Patients who qualify based on household size and gross income.
Family Planning PACT
Primary Care
State-approved comprehensive family planning services for eligible low-income residents.
Ideal for: Eligible low-income California residents.
Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women
Primary Care
Medi-Cal program providing immediate temporary coverage for prenatal care.
Ideal for: Low-income pregnant patients.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing
Preventive
COVID-19 vaccine and testing available for adults and children.
Ideal for: Adults and children.
Vaccine for Children (VFC)
Preventive
Federally funded program providing vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to inability to pay.
Ideal for: Children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to inability to pay.
Vaccine for Adults (VFA)
Preventive
No-cost vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults 19 years of age and older.
Ideal for: Uninsured or underinsured adults 19+.
Laboratory Services
Diagnostic
On-site lab testing with same-day results reported during regular business hours.
Ideal for: Patients requiring lab work.
Rehabilitation Acupuncture
Alternative Medicine
Rehabilitation acupuncture services provided by licensed acupuncturist Brandon Oh, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Ideal for: Patients needing rehabilitation or acupuncture therapy.
After-Hours On-Call Provider
Primary Care
Patients can speak with an on-call provider after business hours by calling the main number.
Ideal for: Patients with urgent but non-emergency needs after hours.
Meet the Team
B
Bena Won
CEO
“RN, Ph.D, L.Ac. – CEO of Kwang He Won Health Center.”
KoreanEnglish
B
Brandon Oh
Rehabilitation Acupuncture
“Ph.D., L.Ac. – Provides rehabilitation acupuncture services.”
KoreanEnglish
E
Esther Kim
Receptionist
“Front desk receptionist.”
KoreanEnglish
D
Dr. Richard Bardowell
Medical Director
“M.D. – Medical Director of Kwang He Won Health Center.”
English
D
Dr. Fernando Enrile
CMO
“M.D. – Chief Medical Officer.”
English
Pricing
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Sliding Fee Discount Primary Care | Based on household size and gross income | Discounted medical services through a sliding fee schedule for qualifying patients. Nominal fee for incomes below 100% Federal Poverty Level; sliding scale discounts for incomes 101%-200% FPL. |
Family Planning PACT Family Planning | Contact clinic | Comprehensive family planning services for eligible low-income California residents. |
Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women Women's Health | Contact clinic | Immediate temporary Medi-Cal coverage for prenatal care for low-income pregnant patients. |
Vaccine for Children (VFC) Vaccinations | No cost | Federally funded program providing vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to inability to pay. |
Vaccine for Adults (VFA) Vaccinations | No cost | No-cost vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults 19 years of age and older. |
COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Vaccinations | Contact clinic | Available for adults and children. No pricing information provided. |
Location & Accessibility
Address
815 S Ardmore Ave 1st Floor Los Angeles CA 90005, Los Angeles, CA, 90005
Reviews
AI Review Summary
Patients have mixed experiences at Kwang He Won Health Center, with some praising the friendly staff and effective treatments, while others criticize the care quality and staff behavior.
What people mention
Staff Professionalism
3 mentions
“Some reviewers praise the staff as friendly and helpful, while others describe them as unfriendly and neglectful.”
Treatment Outcomes
1 mentions
“One reviewer highlights significant improvement in their Fibromyalgia through TCM treatment.”
Facility Environment
1 mentions
“A reviewer mentions being attended to rapidly and nicely during their visit.”
Clinical Expertise
1 mentions
“One reviewer criticizes the doctor for inadequate and insensitive care.”
Communication
1 mentions
“A reviewer notes poor responses to questions and irritation from staff.”
Patient Testimonials
bora lim
2026-02-27
“Did a walk in visit to the clinic in the afternoon. They were able to see me right away. Great staff, great doctor~great front desk. Thank you!”
Jacqueline Contino
2025-08-16
“Inadequate, improper, insensitive care. No one deserves to be treated the way Dr. Lee treats his patients. (coming from someone who works in the medical field) Thank said, reception is always very kind and helpful.”
mirra briasn
2025-08-08
“The staff here are consistently unfriendly and seem to only pretend to be busy. They neglect their responsibilities, respond poorly to questions, show irritation, and simply tell people to wait. I strongly believe there should be more Korean staff.”
Leslie
2023-09-02
“Ive been seeing Dr Brandon Oh for 8 months and he has practically almost cured me of my Fibromyalgia using TCM. Never thought itd be possible”