NorthShore Health Centers: Health Clinic in Hammond & Portage, IN
Endocrinology • Hammond, IN • Since 1997
About
NorthShore Health Centers is a nonprofit health system offering affordable care to uninsured and underinsured in Porter, Lake, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana. It operates 9 medical locations and 4 dental offices with both scheduled and walk-in appointments, plus evening hours at all locations and Saturday hours at Portage, Lake Station, and Hammond clinics. The organization is headquartered in Portage, IN, and has 15 U.S. offices overall. In Hammond and Portage, IN, you can access general medical care at multiple sites and dental services at NorthShore’s local dental offices.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
6050 Sterling Creek Rd, Portage, Indiana 46368, US
Phone
12197638112
NAVIGATORS@NORTHSHOREHEALTH.ORG
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Zocdoc: 4.67/5 (2,019 reviews) (2,019)
- Yelp/MapQuest: 3/5 (16 reviews) (16)
- Yelp (Brand-wide): 2.9/5 (84 reviews) (84)
- NextAdAgency: 4.4/5 (1,817 reviews) (1,817)
Patients praise
- Some patients report prompt appointments and efficient service
- Appreciation for knowledgeable and friendly medical staff in specific encounters
- Effective communication and clear explanations by some providers
- Accessible and inclusive care with sliding-scale fee options
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and while at the clinic
- Difficulties in communication including phone unresponsiveness and lack of callbacks
- Unprofessional or rude behavior by receptionists and some medical staff
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or rushing by doctors and nurse practitioners
- Issues with billing, particularly with insurance and Medicaid claims
"I feel like you need to be a trained crisis’ counselor to talk to the receptionists staff that work here they are so defensive to the point it’s rude."
— LocalityBiz (Hammond)"We are always seen at our appointment time or before. The staff is friendly and sweet with the children. Everything is always explained well."
— Yelp/MapQuest (Hammond)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Core Values Drive Care at NorthShore Health Centers — Mar 23, 2026
- A New Northshore Health Center is Opens in GARY - PanoramaNOW Entertainment News — Aug 20, 2025
- NorthShore Health "Centering" on Better Prenatal Care — Feb 8, 2026
- Dental Grant Supplies NorthShore With Innovative Programs — Apr 13, 2026
- Ask the Expert: Is your child prediabetic? — Nov 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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