Dr. Felix Valbuena, Jr is a Family Physician, CEO of the Community Health and Social Services Center, and contracted Academic Faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital.

Dr. Valbuena is committed to providing culturally proficient health care in one’s native language to ensure a better understanding of, and adherence to, medical treatment. Valbuena is an active supporter of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), currently serving as a Clinician Representative on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Community Health Centers and a Board Member of the Michigan Primary Care Association.

In his work advocating for FQHCs as the model of primary care for the nation, Dr. Valbuena actively participates in the training of students from multiple disciplines to aid in the formation of future staff and leaders of health centers. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of A.T. Still University, an integral partner of health centers in the formation of physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and other health care providers.

Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Valbuena strategically invested the support received by CHASS Center to provide on-site PCR testing, Health Center Vaccine Program clinics on-site and in the community, increased employee support to recognize the dedication of those serving our community, and he serves on the Michigan Community Engagement Alliance (MI-CEAL) Steering Committee, bringing the voice of community members and frontline providers to the table to help increase vaccine acceptance.

He is a 2007 recipient of the Degree of Fellow from the American Academy of FamilyPhysicians (AAFP) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.