New Bedford Community Health
Pediatrics • New Bedford, MA • Since 1979
About
New Bedford Community Health Center (NBCH) is a nonprofit, patient-focused community health center serving southeastern Massachusetts since 1979. It offers comprehensive pediatric care alongside medical, behavioral health, dental, and wellness services. NBCH emphasizes equitable, culturally competent care for all patients, regardless of ability to pay, with programs in primary care (adult and pediatric), urgent care, addiction counseling, and population health. The organization operates from 874 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, and employs about 44 staff with annual revenue around $24.1M. Key leaders include Medical Director of Pediatrics and related clinical executives. If you’re seeking pediatric medicine specifically, NBCH provides pediatric medical services within its broader family medicine and primary care framework.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
New Bedford Community Health Pediatrics Department
Phone
(508) 992-6553
info@gnbchc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What pediatric services are offered?
Routine pediatric care, behavioral health, urgent care, immunizations, school/sports physicals, COVID-19 services, health screenings, chronic disease management, nutrition, dental, adolescent health, teen confidentiality, insurance enrollment, education, referrals, breastfeeding support, pharmacy, case management, translation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MrProductReviews: 1.5 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews) (3)
- Facebook: 68% recommend (8)
Patients praise
- Gratitude for individual primary care physicians who are described as thorough, caring, and attentive
- Appreciation for the range of medical services available, including pediatric care, regardless of ability to pay
- Some patients report phenomenal and supportive experiences with the staff and doctors
Common complaints
- Negative experiences with nursing staff attitudes, described as arrogant or dismissive
- Reports of a chaotic or unsafe-feeling environment, including incidents involving patient behavior in common areas
- Some patients felt they were treated as "just a number" rather than receiving personalized care
- Mixed reviews regarding the overall quality of care at the center
"It's a good feeling to have a Dr who does care about people and his patients... I am very grateful and I appreciate all he has done."
— LocalityBiz Review"The nurses think there very important and there always with their attitude... The first time I was here, I kid you not, they had to tackle someone in the hallway."
— User Review (via MrProductReviews/Yahoo Local)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Bedford High School-based community health center to open — Sep 8, 2025
- Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Careers and Employment | Indeed.com
- Rockland Trust Invests in NBCH Expansion with $150K Donation — Jan 13, 2026
- Internist Job | New Bedford Community Health - PracticeLink — Jul 15, 2025
- Bristol County Savings Bank Awards $150K to New Bedford Community Health Expansion — Sep 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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