Do you have questions? Check this list before you call...
- Am I eligible for Clinic services?
- If you are under the age of 65, a U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of upper Pinellas County, do not have medical insurance or government assistance (Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, County Social Service card), and meet the Clinic's financial guidelines, you are eligible for Clinic services.
Most non-emergency medical problems can be seen at the Clinic. Some conditions cannot be treated by Clinic practicioners, including seizures, psychiatric disorders, chronic back pain, and cancer. Narcotics and prescriptions for narcotics are not available at the Clinic.
- Does the Clinic provide emergency services?
- NO! If you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, or any other medical emergency, call 9-1-1 !
- What services are available at the Clinic?
- The Clinic offers a wide range of care for most medical problems, beginning with an office visit with our nurse practitioner or one of our volunteer physicians. Medications, lab work, tests, X-rays, procedures, nutritional counseling, and referrals to specialists are available to qualified Clinic patients as determined by Clinic practitioners.
- How do I make an appointment?
- Make an appointment on the day you wish to be seen by calling (727) 447-3041 or visiting the Clinic in person.
- Where is the Clinic located?
- Our address is 707 N. Ft. Harrison Ave. in downtown Clearwater, just north of Drew Street. See our Maps & Directions page for our location, driving directions, and bus route information.
- When is the Clinic open?
- Our regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until 6:30 PM. Evening hours are extended until 7:30 PM when volunteer physicians are available to see patients. The Clinic is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- How much will my visit cost?
- There is no set fee for Clinic services, however we ask that all patients make a donation to help cover our operating expenses.
- What should I bring to my first appointment?
- You will need to provide photo ID, your Social Security card, verification of U.S. citizenship, and proof of residency in upper Pinellas County.
U.S. Citizenship verification: birth certificate, voter ID (not voter registration card), or U.S. passport
Proof of residency: rent receipt, utility bill, phone bill, etc.
Please come prepared to make a monetary donatioion. Although there is no set fee for Clinic services, we depend on donations to help cover our operating expenses.
- Can I bring my child to the Clinic?
- Yes! Clinic services are available to eligible infants and children.
- Can I see a specialist at the Clinic?
- Referrals to specialists may be available to qualified Clinic patients. On your first visit you will see a regular Clinic doctor or nurse practitioner. They will refer you to a specialist if your condition warrants and if a volunteer specialist is available.
- Are medical tests and lab work available at the Clinic?
- A limited number of EKGs, lab work, X-rays, and other tests and procedures are available to qualified Clinic patients.
- Can the Clinic perform a test or procedure that my family doctor has ordered?
- No, the Clinic does not perform tests or procedures ordered by outside physicians. You must be a Clinic patient to receive these services, and they must be ordered by a Clinic practitioner.
- Is medication available at the Clinic?
- Yes! Most standard medications are available through the Clinic medication room for Clinic patients. Narcotics are not available, and prescriptions for narcotics will not be written.
- Can I get a prescription from my family doctor filled at the Clinic?
- No, the Clinic is not a community pharmacy and cannot fill outside prescriptions.
- Can I get a physical at the Clinic?
- Routine physicals or screenings are not offered at the Clinic, but Clinic patients can get physcial exams required for work or school. Exams for disability, wokers comp, or accident victims are not available at the Clinic.
- Can my child receive immunizations at the Clinic?
- No. The Pinellas County Health Department offers free childhood immunizations, as well as adult and foreign travel immunizations. More information is available on the Health Department web site.
- I have diabetes or another pre-existing condition. Can I become a Clinic patient?
- Yes! Although the clinic does not treat all medical problems, pre-existing conditions do not disqualify you from becoming a Clinic patient. The Clinic staff can help you manage your chronic conditions to prevent serious complications.
- Does the Clinic treat psychiatric disorders?
- No, the Clinic does not treat psychiatric disorders or dispense medication for psychiatric disorders.
- Does the Clinic offer pregnancy services?
- No, the Clinic does not offer pregnancy testing, birth control, or obstetrics.
- Does the Clinic offer other women's services?
- The Clinic offers some women's services, including pap tests and mammograms, as determined by Clinic practitioners. We do not provide birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing or treat vaginal infections.
- If you have a question that is not answered here, please call the Clinic at (727) 447-3041.