OUR SERVICES

APPOINTMENTS & WALK-IN AVAILABILITY

The Free Medical Clinic now offers a combination of scheduled appointments and limited walk-in availability to better serve our patients and reduce wait times.

The majority of primary care visits are scheduled in advance. A limited number of walk-in visits are available each day for both established and new patients, based on provider availability. Because walk-in availability may vary, we strongly encourage patients to call the Clinic at 803-765-1503 before coming in.

New patients are encouraged to visit the Clinic to pre-register before they need medical care. Pre-registration allows our team to review eligibility, collect required information and documents, and prepare for your first visit. Once registered, our staff can help schedule an appointment or discuss available walk-in options.

All specialty care is provided by appointment only.

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SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Primary care

  • Limited on-site specialty care, available through appointment only:

    ‍ ‍Cardiology
    Endocrinology
    General Surgery (limited)
    Women’s Care
    Infectious Disease
    Nephrology
    Pulmonology    ‍ ‍

  • Assistance with Welvista enrollment for medication access.

  • Patient education

  • Referral for laboratory, x-ray & diagnostic testing

  • Referrals for specialty care

SERVICES NOT PROVIDED

  • Pregnancy Testing

  • Abortions

  • Birth control services

  • Routine eye exams/optical care

  • Immunizations

  • Orthopedics

  • Obstetrical care

  • Physicals/second opinions

  • Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

  • Dental services

  • Pediatrics

  • Medical exams/physicals for sports, employment, social security, plasma donation, etc.

FAQs

  • Make sure you qualify for our services - you cannot have any health coverage (insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, etc.) and your annual household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. If you qualify, please bring the appropriate documentation and arrive to claim your slot. You will be screened by Clinic staff or volunteers.

    Please note that we are a walk-in clinic - we do not make appointments for primary care; appointments are made for specialty care.

  • You will be permitted to see a provider, but medications from our on-site pharmacy will not be dispensed until all paperwork is received and verified. You will not be permitted to see a provider nor will any specialty appointments be scheduled until all paperwork is received and verified.

  • No. Please contact:

    Richland County Health Department - 2020 Hampton Street; 803.576.2980

    Lexington County Health Center - 1070 S. Lake Drive, Suite B; 803.785.6550

  • Well Partners Adult Dental: 2000 Hampton Street, Suite 3145; 803.888.1690

    Well Partners Adult Eye: 2000 Hampton Street, Suite 3145; 803.888.1692

    Well Partners Adult Dental Lexington: 1070 South Lake Drive, Suite B; 803.888.3270

  • Please call 911 or visit an local emergency department if your condition is urgent or life threatening.

  • You will be referred to one of our hospital partners. Prisma Health and MUSC both require application and certification before an appointment will be scheduled. Lexington Medical Center will require application and certification after the procedure.

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