UHI CommunityCare Clinic

UHI CommunityCare Clinic is a medical clinic in Opa-locka, FL. The nonprofit, volunteer-based clinic provides free primary and specialty healthcare services to uninsured and low-income residents of South Florida. It serves adults and children through comprehensive care including sick visits, diabetic care, hypertension treatment, well visits, and vaccinations. Specialty services are available by referral and include cardiology, pulmonology, gynecology, psychiatry, allergies, neurology, sports medicine, and pain management. The clinic also offers weekly optometry appointments and provides free prescription eyeglasses through its partner, New Eyes. Telemedicine services are available, and the clinic organizes health fairs to promote community well-being. It holds a rating of 4.10 based on 53 reviews.

Established in 2008, the clinic delivers non-emergency healthcare to approximately 40 to 50 uninsured or under-insured patients daily. It does not offer urgent or emergency care. The organization relies on volunteer physicians and students from Florida International University’s medical and nursing schools, as well as the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, who gain training while serving the community. The clinic also runs student mentorship programs and health education initiatives, including townhalls and webinars, to address local health challenges. Funding comes from local community donations, private donors, and grants. The board of directors includes founding member Shabbir Motorwala, president Khalid Mirza, vice president Mohsin Jaffer, and medical director Dr. Azhar Dalal.

The clinic’s positive rating and steady record of repeat and referred customers reflect its consistent delivery of essential care to those who cannot afford medical insurance. By providing free primary and specialty services, UHI CommunityCare Clinic helps underserved residents avoid costly emergency room visits for non-emergency conditions. Its volunteer-driven model and focus on community education ensure that patients receive compassionate, high-quality healthcare regardless of their ability to pay.

UHI CommunityCare Clinic continues to serve as a vital resource for uninsured residents in Opa-locka, offering essential medical services through a dedicated network of volunteers and partners.

Located on Fisherman St in Opa-locka, the clinic is about a tenth of a mile from the Opa-Locka Branch Library and The ARC (Arts and Recreation Center). It is also within a short distance of the Opa Locka Post Office and nearby schools.

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Services:

• Community Education Programs
• Free Healthcare Services
• Research on Underserved Populations
• Student Mentorship in Healthcare
• Vision Care Services