Gloucester Family Health Center | Patient-Centered Health Care
Primary Care • Gloucester, MA • Since 1987
About
Gloucester Family Health Center is part of North Shore Community Health, offering patient-centered primary care at multiple sites. The organization provides comprehensive services through board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, plus dental and behavioral health. The Gloucester location is one of several patient care sites, alongside Salem Family Health Center, a school-based health center at Salem High School, and Peabody Family Health Center. If you’re seeking care in Gloucester, NSCH provides primary care across these sites with a focus on accessible, multidisciplinary services.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
302 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone
(978) 282-8899
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Opening Hours
Mon – Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Thu: 8:30am – 7:30pm; Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Mon – Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm Thu: 8:30am – 7:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Where is Gloucester Family Health Center located?
302 Washington Street Gloucester, MA 01930
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HelpConnectUsa: 3.7/5 (49)
Patients praise
- Some patients report highly positive experiences with specific dental providers and assistants, citing professionalism and expertise
- Friendly and welcoming interactions with individual staff members in the dental department
- Appreciation for scheduling flexibility when using cancellation lists
Common complaints
- Difficulties with administrative staff and communication, including reported rudeness and unresponsiveness
- Concerns over frequent turnover of primary care providers causing lack of continuity of care
- Difficulty obtaining specialist referrals for chronic issues
- Reports of poor clinical outcomes in dental services, including claims of damaged teeth and unmet expectations
- Frustration with call centers and reliance on emergency care instead of primary health management
"Troubling that I went to a doctor for help and would not give me a path to a specialist because it didn't help their bottom line."
— LocalityBiz Reviewer"This day 10/22/2020, I went for a filling and the doctor ended up breaking my tooth, and the worst thing that she could not even remove it, I had to leave injured... I am very upset with this service of inept people."
— DentalClinics.org Reviewer"I can say with 110% sincerity that my experience has been the best of any experiences in ANY dental chair so far in my 56 years! I’m am sooo grateful for their care, expertise and kindness."
— LocalityBiz ReviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- [PDF] HSN Massachusetts Health Center Locations (2025) - Mass.gov — Oct 30, 2025
- North Shore Community Health Inc - Dental Assistant - Paylocity — Jun 26, 2026
- LAHEY HEALTH URGENT CARE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp — Jul 7, 2026
- GHS Health Center — Aug 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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