Samaritan House Medical Dental Free Clinic - San Mateo
San Mateo, CA - 94403
650-347-3648
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About Samaritan House Medical Dental Free Clinic - San Mateo
Samaritan House operates two highly recognized Free Clinics, one at 19 W. 39th Ave., San Mateo, and one at 114 5th Ave., Redwood City. Each provides primary and specialty medical and dental services to uninsured, low-income residents. The two Clinics employ only eight staff members, yet provide over 9,000 patient visits each year.
Who is Treated
Patients of our clinics are the working poor. They tend to earn just enough income to be ineligible for Medi-Cal coverage, yet do not receive health insurance through their employers and cannot afford to pay for œout-of-pocket health insurance. Often these residents are forced to seek treatment at local emergency rooms and become saddled with medical bills that they are unable to pay. Samaritan House's Free Medical Clinics fill this gap in healthcare access for the uninsured and save emergency room resources for emergencies.
Dental Services Offered
The free dental program was established in 1998 and has since expanded tremendously. Dental Clinic services include fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals. With the guidance of a part-time Dental Director, a small paid staff, and countless volunteers, we are able to provide professional dental care to low-income families.