[PDF] Nome Primary Care Clinic - Norton Sound Health Corporation
Internal Medicine • Nome, AK • Since 1970
About
Summary: - Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is a tribally owned, independent nonprofit health care organization serving the Bering Strait region (Nome and 15 villages) in Alaska. - It operates the Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome and multiple clinics across the 44,000 square mile area. Established in 1970 to address health needs of Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, and Yup’ik communities. - Headquarters: Nome, Alaska. Revenue about $22.2M; 171 employees (up 11.1% YoY). - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit; Ownership: Private. - Contact/locations: HQ in Nome with additional offices in Nome, AK (4 total offices listed). Primary phone numbers include 907-443-3311 and related lines. - Related notes: The organization is also referenced as Norton Sound Health (NSHC) and NHSC; LinkedIn page available for additional corporate info. If you’re specifically looking for a PDF of the Nome Primary Care Clinic from NSHC, this page confirms NSHC as the provider but does not include a direct PDF link. Consider visiting the NSHC homepage or contacting them at the listed numbers for the Nome Primary Care Clinic PDF.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Nome Primary Care Clinic, Norton Sound Health Corporation, Nome, Alaska, Norton Sound Region
Phone
907-443-3203 (NSHC Emergency Department after hours and for emergencies)
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Opening Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Emergency Care
After hours and for emergencies please contact the NSHC Emergency Department at 907-443-3203.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the Nome Primary Care Clinic hours?
PCC Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals (for Dr. Sherryl Tomboulian): 4.5/5 (based on 8 ratings) (8)
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Ella Derbyshire): 3/5 (based on 2 ratings) (2)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for individual providers' compassion, listening skills, and knowledge
- Efforts to implement team-based, patient-centered care models (Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition)
- Ongoing performance improvement initiatives
Common complaints
- Frustrations with 24-hour provider/triage call line accessibility and effectiveness
- Historical issues regarding opioid over-prescribing by a former provider
"Dr. Samblanet is one of the most thorough and thoughtful PCPs I’ve had. Always takes time to hear me out..."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Samblanet"People shouldn’t have to call out to outside the village seeking help... We want to be able to get a response."
— The Nome Nugget reporting on NSHC board meetingSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) | Nome, AK | Cause IQ — Sep 28, 2025
- NSHC Approves Housing Stipend for Nome-Based Employees - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 23, 2026
- VFC Enrolled Provider List for Alaska — Aug 13, 2025
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- Healthcare at the Top of the World: Long Appointments and Deep Awareness Bolster Health in Alaskan Villages — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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