Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic
Primary Care • 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. - 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
Primary Care
Address
45580 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 offered at the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic?
Primary care, immunizations, specialty care, and more; all services are no-cost for adults 18 and older who are uninsured, meet income guidelines, and live in Michigan.
Who is eligible for services?
All services are no-cost for adults age 18 and older who are uninsured, meet income guidelines, and live in Michigan.
How can I contact the clinic?
Phone: (248) 309-3752; Email: info@garyburnsteinclinic.org; Address: 45580 Woodward Ave. Pontiac, MI 48341.
Where is the clinic located?
45580 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341.
What are the clinic hours?
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–4pm; Tue, Thurs 9am–9pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.2 out of 5 stars (68 reviews)
- Apple Maps/Yelp: 3.3 out of 5 stars (based on Yelp data) (Data limited/mixed across platforms)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable medical staff and volunteers
- High-quality, free healthcare services for the uninsured and low-income community
- Clean, calm, and welcoming facility environment
- Appreciation for a wide range of services, including dental and pharmacy assistance
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the clinic via phone or getting return calls
- Administrative frustrations, such as complex intake or appointment processes
- Perceived rudeness from administrative or phone staff
- Inconsistent experiences with different medical providers, including issues with prescription accuracy or lack of follow-up
"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! Everyone was kind and pleasant and helpful!"
— Birdeye review"Don't bother calling. They never answer the phone & they never return voice messages."
— LocalityBiz review"I would tell anyone most of the doctor's are very compassionate and care however you may get one that doesn't care to look through your file history or listen to you as a patient and write your perscription wrong on 4 occasions."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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