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NYC Free Clinic

Free clinic

šŸ‘šŸ‘ Many of you are complaining and whining about wait time. What do you expect if the clinic is FREE and people don't have dental insurance? If you can't wait don't apply for anything Free. The people at the clinic is doing a favor for patients. STOP WHINING! People often mention wait, time, people, appointment, health,


Address

230 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011

Website

nycfreeclinic.com

Contact

(212) 206-5200

Rating on Google Maps

3.00 (23 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Lisa I. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 19 reviews
    Many of you are complaining and whining about wait time. What do you expect if the clinic is FREE and people don't have dental insurance? If you can't wait don't apply for anything Free. The people at the clinic is doing a favor for patients. STOP WHINING!
    20 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Grace M J, R. 5 years ago on Google ā€¢ 109 reviews
    I agree with CC. I know who cc is talking about the Spanish woman at the front desk. She works on the 7 floor and she just acts like she's the one who controls everything. This is a free clinic but still a clinic where the poor and unhealthy have the right to see a Dr. When I went there, she gave me questionnaire and looked down on me then told me "first FOUR pages" as she stared at me. She's uneducated and very rude person. This is not the place for her. She needs to be educated more. I don't blame all receptionist but her and her background. I believe that she just probably envy everybody because she makes a little money working there and when she gets home after working she will feel nothing special. She doesn't do anything for the poor. Next time when I go there, actually I will see how rude she is and I will complain though
    11 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Leonexy O. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 25 reviews
    There was a long wait, but they prepare you for that once you set up an appointment with them. However, I came here with my husband and they went above and beyond to help him and make sure that any concerns he had were fully taken care of. This place was very clean and the front desk service was very friendly and professional. The doctor along with all of the medical students and physicians were incredibly helpful. It turns out my husband had a pretty serious health issue and they were able to connect us with a case manager and a social worker to assist us with applying for Medicaid and connect us with other resources (for free) in the meantime. They also can provide you with free prescriptions and free referrals. So to me it was well worth the wait.
    13 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Jessica G. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 22 reviews
    I need additional testing and was told I'd hear back may take up to 6 months. It's been almost a year. Nothing. Most frustrating part was I asked if I could get an appointment sooner and self pay, instead the doctor got me appts for things I didn't't need like eye doctor She was so frustrating to deal with because she simply liked to hear herself talk, because she certainly wasn't interested in hearing me. Now I wait to die.
    13 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 CC 5 years ago on Google ā€¢ 38 reviews
    I was referred to this clinic due to not having health insurance and I was informed by this Spanish woman at the front that they were under staff and they were behind all over... I didnt get upset I took the questionnaire I was prompt to take home and left.. I wish I could give this place no stars. The entire world is over worked, under paid and under staff. As a person dealing with the public especially for people who's sick or looking for information. That's not a place u should go. Your better off waiting at the emergency room for hours.
    8 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Tomomi O. 5 years ago on Google ā€¢ 89 reviews
    They don't respect patients' time. I made an appointment at 12:30 pm to get a prescription for my pills. I arrived at 12:20pm, but I was told to wait and I finally saw a doctor at 3 PM!! Such a waste of time. What's the point of making an appointment if I have to wait 2.5 hours just to see a doctor for a couple of minutes?
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yolanda l. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 63 reviews
    My last review on this place I need 2 take back. They do what they can. Nice people since it's a small place there is a wait. But it's worth it to make sure ya health is straight
    5 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wanda J. 3 years ago on Google ā€¢ 5 reviews
    I am on my way back from the gynecologist. All I can say is,... Its a difference between training and practice. Once you have graduate a person is no longer in training. Putting what you know into practice. Means you KNOW how to do it. I cannot express this strongly enough. The healthcare field is not a place for training. It's a good possibility, you could be exploiting an individual, which is why I would recommend to any caregiver of a teenager or early 20s to be present in the room. The reason why you may ask am I giving five stars because there was No pain,... And that's a big plus in healthcare.
    8 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Darren R. 5 years ago on Google
    Prepare for lots of waiting but be grateful this resource exists. They were very helpful and very professional. Don't expect them to kiss your feet, they work long days and have to see a lot of people.
    8 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Issac G. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 4 reviews
    Definitely not worth it, they have the WORST service....they do not care about the patience. I have no idea why they even exist. Do not go there because your time will just be wasted and you won't receive actual care and or treatment. They are not FREE...
    7 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alejandra A. 5 years ago on Google ā€¢ 6 reviews
    I went to this place with no expectations to have my 75 year old unninsured diabetic brother checked. I was pleasently surprised by the cleanliness of the place, and the professionalism of the staff,. Iā€™m grateful that this option exists, and that they take the time to help people who really have no other means.
    6 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 alex w. 5 years ago on Google ā€¢ 12 reviews
    new york has a deficit of available treatment for all health concerns, especially mental health. i came here before i was inspired and yes, it took a long time for them to be able to see me but theyre trying to see as many people as they can. they helped me out and were very kind and eventually helped me get signed up for health insurance.
    5 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Elmol D. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 9 reviews
    Extremely rude, I just called a few minutes to set up an appointment and the lady just hang up after saying hello pretexting that she could not hear and that i have to call back. When I did call back, she refused to answer the phone. Extremely rude!
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Hanna P. 4 years ago on Google ā€¢ 2 reviews
    Had me waiting 6 hours for a useless appointment. Never going back.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘


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