Southwest Community Health Center
Primary Care • Bridgeport, CT • Since 1976
About
SWCHC Bridgeport, or Southwest Community Health Center, is a private nonprofit health organization founded in 1976 and based in Bridgeport, CT (HQ at 46 Albion Street). It operates 4 offices in the U.S. and offers a comprehensive range of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the greater Bridgeport community. Contact: 1-203-330-6000. Website: swchc.org.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
1020 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone
203-330-6000
CAuger@swchc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What services does SWCHC provide?
SWCHC provides comprehensive primary and preventive care services across multiple specialties including pediatrics, internal medicine/geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, nutrition, dental, behavioral health, and more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- Some patients praise the quality of medical and dental care provided by specific doctors or staff members
- Efficiency of certain services, such as vaccination centers
- Appreciation for sliding fee programs and community-oriented initiatives
Common complaints
- Long wait times on the phone and in-office appointments
- Unprofessional or rude front desk staff/customer service interactions
- Difficulties with scheduling, rescheduling, or record-keeping
- Concerns regarding the management of medications and communication with pharmacy services
"If I could give 0 stars I would. They are very unorganized and unprofessional. Every time I come to the office to get a copy of my daughters physical they claim to have no record of it. They will also have you on hold for 20+ minutes with no one in the office."
— LocalityBiz Review"SW dental is top notch. I had an extraction, which I have been postponing for a year. Easy peasy. In and out and All my questions answered."
— Rehab.com ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Viking Construction Completes $4M Renovation for Southwest Community Health Care Center in Bridgeport | High-Profile Monthly — Jun 5, 2026
- News 12 | New York | Grant allows Southwest Community Health Center to build new location — Feb 6, 2026
- New Deck, New Programs, and So Much to Celebrate at Hall! - Hall Neighborhood House — Nov 5, 2025
- Hartford HealthCare touts St. Vincent's upgrades — Oct 20, 2025
- Public Notice: Surgical Center of CT CON Application | City of Bridgeport — May 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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