Shepherd's Clinic | Healthcare for the Uninsured in Baltimore
Multi-Specialty Clinics • Baltimore, MD • Since 1991
About
Shepherd’s Clinic is a Baltimore-based nonprofit that provides free, comprehensive healthcare to uninsured adults (ages 19–64) who don’t qualify for government assistance or commercial insurance. Founded in 1991, it operates with about 25 staff and a strong volunteer network, offering interdisciplinary care (primary care, lab work, nutrition, behavioral health, massage, acupuncture, yoga, and smoking cessation) in a patient-centered setting. Patients contribute roughly one hour’s wage for visits or $9 if unemployed. The clinic emphasizes access for those at or below 200% of the poverty line and relies on donations and volunteers to deliver services. Headquarters are at 2800 Kirk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218, with four offices nationwide.
Clinic Type
Multi-Specialty Clinics
Address
2800 Kirk Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone
+1 (410) 467-7140
info@shepherdsclinic.org
Opening Hours
Patients are seen by appointment Tuesday-Saturday
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Patient donation requested ($3.00-$9.00), Free clinic services for uninsured (no government assistance required), MedStar Union Memorial Hospital charity care for unavailable services, donations suggested $3.00-$9.00, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital charity care program provided for unavailable services
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
Donor-supported/charity care model for uninsured patients — $0
FAQs
What is Shepherd's Clinic?
Multi-specialty clinic providing healthcare for uninsured in Baltimore since 1991.
Who can receive care?
Uninsured adults; services for those who cannot afford commercial insurance and do not qualify for government assistance.
What services does Shepherd’s Clinic provide?
Medical care (primary and specialty), behavioral health programming, and wellness services through the Joy Wellness Center.
Who is eligible for services?
Healthcare for uninsured adults; services provided to those who cannot afford commercial insurance and do not qualify for government assistance.
Where is Shepherd’s Clinic located?
2800 Kirk Avenue, Baltimore, MD.
How can I donate or support the clinic?
DONATE is highlighted on the site as a way to support; donations help fund services.
What are the clinic hours?
Patients are seen by appointment Tuesday-Saturday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 100% recommendation rate (9 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: Generally positive sentiment (14 reviews)
Patients praise
- Caring, respectful, and professional staff
- Organized and efficient clinic operations
- High quality of care provided by volunteer clinicians
- Appreciation for the clinic's philanthropic mission
Common complaints
- Policy regarding discharge for missed appointments was perceived as harsh by some patients
"If I could paint Shepherd’s Clinic in unicorn glitter, I would. Shepherd’s Clinic has been very good to me, personally - the staff, the doctors, the nurse, the receptionist. They’ve been spectacular."
— Shepherd's Clinic FY23 Annual Report"The staff members at Shepherd's clinic, from the moment I walked in, to the phlebotomist, to the doctor, Dr. Annie, have been cheerful, knowledgeable and fast. Everyone has well exceeded my expectations..."
— LocalityBiz review"...sending me a discharge letter about stating how lenient the clinic had been with my attendance, when I COULD NOT AFFORD TO MISS WORK, soured the whole experience."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kaiser Permanente Commits More Than $1.2M to Local Community Organizations to Improve Community Health - Kaiser Permanente KPproud Mid-Atlantic States — Sep 17, 2025
- Baltimore free health clinic opens at Miracle City Church - Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists — Sep 25, 2025
- From pews to prevention: Gaps in healthcare confronted — Jul 30, 2025
- Maryland ACA Open Enrollment Ends Jan. 15 as Premiums Rise 13.4 Percent | Prism News — Jan 5, 2026
- Ascension Saint Agnes, in collaboration with the Dispensary of Hope, launches a program to provide free medications to our community’s most vulnerable people | Ascension — Nov 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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