Fort Scott - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Family Medicine • Fort Scott, KS • Since 1997
About
Summary for Fort Scott - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas - The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center headquartered in Pittsburg, KS, serving more than 50,000 patients annually across 18 locations in Kansas and Oklahoma. - CHC/SEK provides comprehensive, affordable care regardless of insurance or ability to pay, including medical, behavioral health, dental care, addiction treatment, hospice, imaging, and laboratory services. - There are four CHC/SEK offices in or near Fort Scott area (based on the provided location list showing multiple Pittsburg and surrounding sites); the main HQ is at 3011 N Michigan St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. - Founded in 1997, CHC/SEK employs hundreds of staff and operates as a patient-owned, nonprofit organization focused on accessible, community-centered health care. If you’re specifically looking for Fort Scott services, contact the Fort Scott or nearby CHC/SEK locations for appointment availability and services offered (hours, dental, medical, or behavioral health). Main contact: information@chcsek.org or phone numbers listed on the site.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Fort Scott, KS (CHC/SEK Fort Scott clinic)
Phone
620-223-8040
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Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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sliding scale based on family size and income level, No one is refused treatment based on their insurance status or ability to pay
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
Discounted sliding scale fees
FAQs
What payment options are available?
We offer discounted sliding scale fees; no one is refused treatment based on insurance status or ability to pay.
What are the hours of operation?
Fort Scott Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.8 out of 5 stars (302 reviews)
- Wheree: 8.4 out of 10
Patients praise
- Highly praised medical staff described as compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable
- Efficient administrative processes with minimal wait times for many patients
- Comprehensive services including pharmacy, behavioral health, and chiropractic care available in one location
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay
Common complaints
- Initial community resentment due to the closure of the local hospital and transition to a health center
- Occasional challenges with pharmacy operations and appointment scheduling systems
- Isolated reports of perceived dismissiveness or lack of attentiveness from specific staff members
"New patient visit. Nurse had already pulled all of my info from different sites and already had an understanding of my health. Dr. Gugnani spent time with me going over any questions I had. Very pleased and made me feel comfortable."
— LocalityBiz review by Vicky Ramsey"There’s real follow-through. And I have a lot more, I feel like, freedom to take care of people the way I want to and to get them what they need."
— Dr. Maxwell Self, interviewed by KFF Health NewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Radiology - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas — Apr 21, 2024
- Nutrition Counseling - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas — Jan 20, 2026
- CHC/SEK to Offer Free Lung Cancer Screenings for Women | Fort Scott Biz — Apr 9, 2026
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas — Feb 3, 2026
- CHC/SEK to Assume Operations of Ascension St. John Primary Care | Fort Scott Biz — Jun 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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