Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

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2.2 (6 reviews)

Dentist in New Bedford, MA

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About

The Greater New Bedford community health center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been serving the New Bedford, MA area since 1981. It provides a wide array of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, with a strong focus on ensuring access to high-quality and affordable care for all, regardless of income or insurance status. The center is committed to patient-centered care and community well-being, offering services for individuals and families, including urgent care and specialty programs.

Hours

Monday

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

874 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone

(508) 992-6553

Detailed Introduction

The Greater New Bedford community health center (GNBCHC) is a comprehensive healthcare facility that has been a vital part of the New Bedford, Massachusetts community since its founding in 1981. Initially conceived by a group of local citizens who recognized a need for accessible and high-quality primary care, the center opened its doors in 1984. It is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a designation that signifies its commitment to serving medically underserved areas and populations. The clinic operates on a sliding fee scale, ensuring that all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, can receive the care they need. GNBCHC offers a wide range of services, including adult and pediatric primary care, urgent care, dental care, women's health, and behavioral health. The center also has specialized programs for HIV/AIDS care, the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program, and services for the homeless. On-site facilities include a laboratory and radiology services, providing a convenient and integrated approach to patient care. The center has a strong commitment to its mission and values, which it summarizes with the acronym "PILOTS": Patient-Centered, Innovative, Local Partners, Obliging & Respectful, and Team Players. This philosophy guides the center's approach to healthcare, emphasizing a collaborative and compassionate environment for both patients and staff. GNBCHC has also partnered with other local health systems, such as Southcoast Health, to expand its services, including advanced imaging like 3D mammography, further improving access to crucial health technologies for the community.

Patient Reviews

2.2 out of 5
Steve Jay (Ghost_In_Machine)

Steve Jay (Ghost_In_Machine)

Not a bad place , only thing I don’t like is how the dentist will try and do the easiest thing instead of the better option, for example, he kept asking if I wanted to keep my front teeth, of course I do! He wanted to just get them all pulled instead of doing what they are doing now, I had to legit tell them what I wanted done and this time they are pull two teeth for me instead of sending me to Brockton like every other time, so to sum up, you have to speak up and tell them what you want to do and if it’s something that can be done. Don’t just let them pull your teeth because they don’t wana fill them.

October 27, 2020

Leonides Feliciano

Leonides Feliciano

This dental clinic I think is the worst in all of New England, they schedule the appointment you have to wait several weeks, when the day arrives they call to cancel and schedule others several days later, hours before the appointment they make several reminder calls warning you that you will be penalized if you do not show up on time, when the day and time arrives they give you an extensive form of questions to fill out, you complete it and hand it in, you sit in the waiting room, and the agreed time passes and after waiting for more than an hour a representative of the clinic comes out to inform you that the dentist is late and says that it is necessary to schedule another new appointment for another day, that other day comes and the same behavior from the clinic is repeated, the only time I managed to get into the dentist's chair I had to wait too long in the chair, the girl who took the x-rays did not show any type of experience and even hurt my mouth and I could not finish the x-ray work, young girls with no work experience, it was terrible, if a tooth hurts you call and they cannot see you because they do not have a dentist for extractions or prescriptions, you have to go to another clinic to seek services, this dental clinic is a nightmare and a terrible emotional drain.

They should close those facilities and stop playing with people's dignity.

July 16, 2025

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Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

874 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Contact Information

Address

874 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone

(508) 992-6553

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