Port Orchard Clinic | Medical Services Kitsap, Mason & Pierce County
Primary Care • Port Orchard, WA • Since 1987
About
Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) is a nonprofit FQHC providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare across Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce counties, including Port Orchard. Key points: - Services: Primary medical, dental, behavioral health counseling, substance use treatment, pharmacy, and health education for all ages. Sliding fee discounts available based on income and family size; care available regardless of insurance or ability to pay. - Footprint: 16 offices across the region, with the Bremerton headquarters and locations in Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Shelton, and more (Port Orchard area implied among Kitsap locations). - History and status: Founded in 1987 in Bremerton; became an FQHC in 1995. Accredited as a Patient-Centered Medical and Dental Home by AAAHC. - Organization: Nonprofit, private ownership; about 85 employees (growing). Revenue around $17.7 million; total funding ~ $1 million. If you’re specifically seeking Port Orchard access, PCHS serves Kitsap County populations and operates multiple sites in the Kitsap region; contact the Port Orchard area clinic or check the 16-location list for the closest site and eligibility for sliding fee discounts.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Port Orchard Clinic, Port Orchard, WA
Phone
3603773776
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are extended hours clinics and where are they located?
Extended Hours Clinics are available at the Clare Medical Clinic and the Sixth Street Medical Clinic. They are available to all established PCHS patients and offer care for minor illnesses during after-business hours. Saturday hours are available at the Clare Medical Clinic. The Extended Hours Clinics are closed for major holidays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) Port Orchard Clinic: Approximately 3.8/5 to 3.9/5 stars
- Kaiser Permanente Port Orchard Medical Center: 2.0/5 to 4.1/5 stars (10 to 176 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report competent and caring doctors
- Welcoming and friendly environment noted by some patients
- Convenient access to specific medical services like pharmacy or specialized care
Common complaints
- Poor communication and unprofessionalism among staff
- Long wait times and appointment scheduling issues
- Concerns regarding quality of care and perceived negligence
- Perception of prioritizing profits over patient care
"Doctors may be competent, but the phone staff is completely unprofessional and unhelpful."
— Online Patient Review (PCHS)"Had a great doctor visit today... She listened well to all my concerns and included me in her evaluations."
— Online Patient Review (Kaiser Permanente)"The Nurse Practitioner, Margaret Lowe, was beyond rude... She minimized all of my concerns and [failed] to address them."
— Online Patient Review (PCHS)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard | Kitsap Daily News — Dec 9, 2025
- Port Orchard hybrid ED and urgent care now open to region | Tacoma News Tribune — Dec 18, 2025
- Hybrid ER-urgent care opens in Port Orchard - Gig Harbor Now | A hyperlocal nonprofit newspaper in Gig Harbor — Dec 10, 2025
- Clinic for people leaving Kitsap jail closed due to city code conflict — Jan 28, 2026
- T-Shape 2 Body Contouring & Skin Tightening - Port Orchard Natural Medicine — Mar 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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