As executive director of UCI Health Family Health Centers, Dr. Mayorga has significantly advanced healthcare access for underserved communities, particularly through the first federally qualified health centers in the region. He oversees medical operations, expands services and ensures regulatory compliance while driving innovative care models, including virtual care for chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Under his leadership, the centers, serving nearly 28,000 predominantly low-income Latino patients, have achieved national recognition for quality care. Dr. Mayorga has secured over $15 million in grants and led the expansion of facilities, notably relocating the Anaheim center to a 14,000-square-foot space in 2020. A family medicine specialist and associate clinical professor, he continues to educate future healthcare leaders and frequently appears in the media discussing key health topics.
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Becker's Recognition
Jose Mayorga, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Hispanic and Latino Leaders to Know
Diverse leadership in healthcare culminates in a more comprehensive, seamless experience for both patients and providers alike. The leaders honored in this list are transforming the patient journey, ushering in the new wave of healthcare providers and promoting DEI.
