Unity Health Care: Healthier You. Healthier Communities.
Community Health • Washington, DC • Since 1985
About
Unity Health Care is a nonprofit, Washington, DC–based network of community health centers focused on whole-person care and health equity. Founded in 1985, it operates the largest network of community health centers in DC, delivering compassionate, high-quality care through 20+ sites and mobile outreach. Key figures: serves about 76,000–85,000 patients annually with 283,000–405,000 visits, employs ~302 staff, and has annual revenue around $17.4M. Mission centers on accessible care for all and advancing healthier communities in the District. Contact: 202-469-4699 or 1-202-715-7900; HQ at 1220 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Clinic Type
Community Health
Address
1220 12th St, SE, Washington, DC 20003, US
Phone
202-469-4699
giving@unityhealthcare.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 66% recommend (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report kind and knowledgeable medical staff and practitioners
- Positive experiences with registration and check-in staff at certain locations
- Appreciation for efforts to expand telehealth and improve access to care
- Some centers are described as clean and efficient by specific patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and cancellations
- Perceived unprofessionalism or lack of empathy from some staff members
- Communication and follow-up issues, including phone responsiveness and insurance coordination
- Concerns regarding patient privacy and confidentiality at registration desks
"But, on numerous occasions when I had an appointment, I had to wait to see my doctor for close to 45 minutes... No more listening to me about my health care needs."
— Street Sense Media"I feel like people can be over dramatic and quite frankly impatient with the nurses and staff of this particular medical facility. They are some of the best I've ever encountered."
— LocalityBiz (User: Paul Washington)"I had an outstanding experience at Unity Health Care Center... Dr. Tchinda further elevated the experience with her unparalleled kindness and profound knowledge."
— LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Major Primary Care Practices Transition from Ascension Providence Health Systems to Unity Health Care — Feb 19, 2026
- Transition of Major Primary Care Practices Strengthens DC's Health Care Landscape - Third News — Feb 19, 2026
- Greater Washington Community Foundation Awards Over $5.4 Million to Support Health Access and Housing Stability — Greater Washington Community Foundation — Dec 18, 2025
- Medicaid's role in D.C.'s health system - The Washington Informer — Jan 21, 2026
- Donishia Harris — Dec 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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