Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic: Home
Dentistry • Pontiac, MI
About
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic is a volunteer-led medical nonprofit based in Pontiac, Michigan. Key points: - Services: Free medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, lab work, and specialty care (e.g., gynecology, cardiology, urology, optometry, podiatry) for uninsured or underinsured Michigan residents. - Reach: Serves all 83 Michigan counties with strong demand due to unemployment. - Location: 3 offices in Pontiac, MI (including 45580 Woodward Ave). - Leadership: CEO Pam Haratsis; Executive Director; President Ian Burnstein and Linda Kovan; Board-driven governance. - Community & impact: Highly volunteer-driven (700 volunteers) supporting a low-cost model to aid vulnerable populations. - Scale: About 27 employees; annual revenue around $2.71 million. - Contact: Main email info@garyburnsteinclinic.org; phone numbers 248-309-3835 / 248-309-3752. If you’re specifically interested in the Pontiac location (home base), focus on the Pontiac addresses and on-site services available there, with the understanding that the clinic serves the entire state of Michigan through its volunteer network.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
4558 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone
248-309-3752
info@garyburnsteinclinic.org
Opening Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am – 4pm; Tue, Thurs: 9am – 9pm
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FAQs
What services are available at the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic?
Medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy services. All services are no-cost for adults age 18 and older who are uninsured, meet income guidelines, and live in Michigan.
Are dental services offered at this clinic?
Yes, the clinic provides dental services as part of its broader health services.
What are the hours for routine dental appointments or visits?
Hours listed overall: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–4pm; Tue, Thu 9am–9pm. Specific dental appointment availability is not further detailed on the page.
How can I contact the clinic for more information or to schedule an appointment?
Call (248) 309-3752 or email info@garyburnsteinclinic.org.
Where is the clinic located?
45580 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.2/5 (68)
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly provided but noted as having 44 reviews (44)
Patients praise
- Highly compassionate, caring, and professional volunteer staff and doctors
- Valuable resource for free healthcare, dental services, and medications for low-income and uninsured individuals in the community
- Positive, welcoming, and clean environment for receiving care
- Deep gratitude from patients for the services provided when no other options are available
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or rude behavior by some staff members, particularly within the dental department
- Issues with communication, such as lack of follow-up on appointments or last-minute cancellations via text
- Frustration regarding appointment availability and the clinic's ability to provide specific services as listed
"Wonderful caring staff. Great care. Beyond relieved knowing there is a group of Doctors/Nurses/Staff who are All VOLUNTEERS! Who care enough to Staff a FREE clinic for ANYONE in need in the State of Michigan!"
— Birdeye Review"Completely unprofessional, disorganized, possessed a lack of communication, rudeness, additionally this clinic does not keep their word, they will reschedule your appointment the day of, provide inaccurate statements, etc."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Gary Burnstein Clinic redefines free healthcare access - Crain's Detroit Business — Dec 15, 2025
- OUWB students have worked with Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic since 2015 - Community Engagement - Oakland University — Jul 15, 2025
- Healthcare Resources for People Without Insurance in Metro Detroit - Oakland County Times — Apr 15, 2026
- More Than Skin Deep - Alumni Voices - Oakland University — Sep 22, 2025
- Lifestyle Medicine Group gains traction at OUWB - Student Success - Oakland University — Jul 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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