Gulf Coast Health Center: Non-Profit Healthcare | Southeast, TX
Primary Care • Port Arthur, TX • Since 1987 • Multiple locations in Southeast Texas (Port Arthur main and satellite centers) locations
About
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Port Arthur, Texas, serving Southeast Texas for over 30 years. Founded in 1987, it provides affordable, comprehensive care across multiple disciplines, including primary medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, ophthalmology, and vision services. The organization operates 6 offices in Southeast Texas (primarily Port Arthur, Silsbee, and Orange) and focuses on serving low-income and underinsured residents across Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Newton, and Jasper Counties. Key details: - Location: Headquarters in Port Arthur, TX; multiple offices in SE Texas - Services: Primary care, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse, vision/eye care - Mission: Deliver affordable healthcare to residents regardless of income - Type: Nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center - Size: ~36 employees; annual revenue ≈ $3.7M - Contact: gchcmain@gulfcoasthc.org; 409-983-1161 - Website: gulfcoasthc.org If you need specifics on services at a particular location or how to access care as a patient (insurance status, sliding scale), I can pull that from the page or related sources.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Port Arthur, TX and multiple Southeast Texas locations (Port Arthur, Orange, Silsbee, Jasper, plus Park Plaza and Wheatley/ Memorial High School clinics)
Phone
409-983-1161
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Opening Hours
Port Arthur: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm; other locations vary
Website
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Sliding fee scale available; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and private insurance; uninsured patients as low as $30 for services
Sliding scale, Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, Private insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit, Sliding fee scale, Self-pay
Savings plan: Sliding fee scale; income-based discount for eligible patients
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What services are available?
Medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and related primary care services; sliding fee scale; accepts Medicaid/Medicare/CHIP/private insurance.
What services are provided?
Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services (including behavioral health, substance abuse, and vision care) at low costs for uninsured patients.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 409-983-1161 or book below on the website.
Do you base charges on income if uninsured?
Yes, charges are based on a sliding fee scale for people without insurance.
Do you accept Medicaid/Medicare/CHIP?
Yes, the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and private insurance plans.
What are the hours for Port Arthur Center?
The Port Arthur Center provides services 6 days a week, 8am to 5pm.
Do you have telehealth options?
Yes, telehealth and teletherapy are available for virtual medical or behavioral health appointments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Demandforce: Average star rating of 4 out of 5 stars (based on 850 reviews) (850 reviews)
- PeptideIQ: 3.0 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable providers
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Comprehensive care services
"Dr Thigpen is vey knowledgeable and professional."
— Demandforce"I personally have visited here and I hate how you have to wait so long for an appointment you have. If you have an app. At 10am I kid you not you will not ..."
— Yelp"Gulf Coast is the worst place to be seen at for medical care. Staff is rude. The wait time is crazy."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Gulf Coast Health Center of Port Arthur hosts 11th annual community health fair | Port Arthur News — Aug 1, 2025
- Lacey June Naggs — Dec 29, 2025
- Maria L. Diestro, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Port Arthur, TX — May 14, 2026
- Medical Center of Southeast Texas opens two new Port Arthur clinics to address healthcare gaps | 12newsnow.com — Apr 20, 2026
- HASC Expands to Port Arthur, Strengthening Local Access to Occupational Health Services and Injury Care Across the Golden Triangle — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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