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The mission of the Community Medical Clinic is to provide
specialty care referral services to those residents of Sarasota County who truly
demonstrate a financial need. Providing access to care for those individuals who
are uninsured or underinsured, or those who do not have the financial resources
to receive specialty care elsewhere is the primary goal.
Proof of Sarasota County Residency (current picture identification and/or
utility bill in your name with your complete address) is required. Low income and little or no insurance are also
a criteria. Those seeking care must be referred by Senior Friendship Centers,
Sarasota County Health Department or North County
Health Center or physicians on staff at Sarasota Memorial Health Care
System.
The Community Medical Clinic offers a variety of specialty clinics that
include:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics (non-surgical)
- Gynecology
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Nephrology
- Surgery (limited)
Other specialists and services we refer to include:
- Breast Health (mammogram)
- Coumadin Clinic
- Diabetes Treatment Services
-
Nutritional Services
- Oncology/Hematology
- Urology
- Radiation Oncology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Infectious Disease
- Heart Failure Center
- Vascular Surgery
- Otolaryngology (Ear,
Nose, Throat)
- Opthalmology (Eyes)
- Rehabilitation
-
Respiratory
- Sleep Disorder Clinic
- Wound Care
Services we do not offer include the following:
- Pregnancy testing or pregnancy related problems
- HIV or STD (sexually transmitted diseases) - (except at our north
county campus provided by the Comprehensive Care Clinic)
- Routine immunizations
- Flu shots
- Routine school physicals
- Second opinions
- Chronic pain medication
- Disability determination examinations
- Emergencies, such as broken bones or severe cuts or burns (emergencies
are directed to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Emergency Care Center)
Community Medical Clinic
Services at SMH
Criteria for services:
Proof of Sarasota County Residency (current address or a picture identification and/or
utility bill in your name with your complete address).
Must meet low income guidelines and have little or no insurance. A Community
Medical Clinic staff member can assist you with this qualification process.
Please call 917-7731 for assistance.
Location:
The clinic is located adjacent to the C elevator on the first floor of the main hospital building (1700 S. Tamiami Trail).
Become a volunteer and make a difference!
In December of 1992, the Community Medical Clinic was opened one night per week, staffed primarily by volunteers. After six months, the need was so great that the clinic expanded to two nights per week. The Community Medical Clinic is a place where each volunteer's contribution is vital to the clinic's success.
- Physicians and Nurses are covered under the Florida Statute 766.1115 of Sovereign Immunity when they sign a Volunteer Agreement and see the clinic patients for free. This is protection from liability issues that can occur.
- Retired Physicians may also volunteer. Florida Board of Medicine offers retired physicians a Limited License when they volunteer at the clinic receiving no renumeration. If you are a retired physician and are interested in obtaining a Limited License.
We continue to need additional physician and nursing volunteers. For more information on joining our team, please contact the Clinical Coordinator at the Community Medical Clinic at 941-917-6364.
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