Medical Services – Newark Community Health Center
OB-GYN • Newark, NJ • Since 1986
About
Newark Community Health Centers (NCHC) is a nonprofit federally qualified health center providing comprehensive, low-cost primary care across Newark and surrounding cities. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newark, NJ, NCHC operates seven health centers (with a total of 9 listed offices) offering medical and dental services for children, adults, and seniors, including pediatric, adult medicine, women's health, dental, podiatry, nutrition, infectious disease, mental health, and more. They serve uninsured and medically underserved populations to reduce health disparities and emphasize accessible, affordable care. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit healthcare provider; Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) - Founded: 1986; Headquarters: Newark, NJ - Services: Primary medical care, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, mental health, nutrition, podiatry, infectious disease, and related community health programs - Locations: 7–9 offices across Newark, East Orange, Irvington, and Orange, NJ - Contact: 1-800-994-6242; website: nchcfqhc.org - Organization size: ~74 employees; annual revenue approx. $11.0 million - Funding: Approximately $2.3 million in total funding - Leadership: Includes Chief Medical Officers, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Director of Finance - Compliance: Certifications of achievement and compliance; programs include health insurance assistance and events; free services available in some contexts If you’re seeking medical services, booking options, or insurance help through NCHC, you can contact the main line or visit their website for location-specific details, appointment scheduling, and available programs.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
Newark, NJ (multiple centers including North Newark center expansion)
Phone
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careers@nchcfqhc.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
- Birdeye (Aggregated): 4.0 stars out of 5 based on 362 reviews (362 reviews)
- Yelp: 2.0 stars out of 5 based on 38 reviews (38 reviews)
- LocalGuideWorld: 3.8 stars out of 5 based on 587 reviews (aggregated source) (587 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report satisfaction with individual medical providers who are described as professional, caring, and attentive
- Helpful and polite interactions with some staff members at specific locations
- Cost-effective care options for uninsured patients
- Efficient service for specific procedures like bloodwork
Common complaints
- Extremely long and unreasonable wait times, often exceeding several hours despite having an appointment
- Poor customer service, specifically reports of rude front desk staff, security, and administrative personnel
- Disorganization in appointment scheduling and patient flow management
- Instances of unprofessional or insensitive behavior by medical providers
- Difficulty in communicating concerns or resolving issues with staff
"Worst place ever, wait time is unreasonable! This is serious. My appointment was at 10 am. Doctor checked me at 2 pm."
— Yelp review"I went to this doctor offices with abdominal pain... I seen doctor Iwona Zarzecka... So grateful I went and she took the time to listen and really figure out what was going on with me !!"
— LocalGuideWorld review"If you want to wait hours before being seen with an appointment with doctors that can’t remember you and show any real concern about your health... this is the place for you."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Newark Community Health Centers Inc - Medicare — Jun 11, 2026
- Newark Community Health - Explore New Jersey — Apr 10, 2026
- Newark Community Health Center - NJ - Healthgrades — Oct 14, 2025
- Women's Health Program - Newark Community Health Centers, Inc ... — Jun 25, 2026
- New Jersey Community Capital Supports Growth of Newark ... — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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