North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved population.

About NEMS

About NEMS

Who We Are

Based in San Francisco, North East Medical Services (NEMS) is non-profit community health center that offers comprehensive health care services to a variety of patients, a majority of whom are uninsured or low income. NEMS offers linguistically competent and culturally sensitive health care services in many languages and dialects, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toishan, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi.

28 Clinics/Service Sites across three counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada

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200 Health Care Providers who offer a range of clinical specialties

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Our Mission

To provide affordable, comprehensive, compassionate and quality health care services in a linguistically competent and culturally sensitive manner to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Our Vision

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Our Vision

To be a premier community health center offering a comprehensive array of high-quality health care services and improving the health status of the communities we serve.

Our Mission

Values

Our Values

  • Caring and Compassion

    Provide health care and support services focused on, determined by and evaluated by our patients

  • Improved Performance

    Provide health care and support services with ever-increasing quality

  • Accessibility and Affordability

    Provide health care and support services that reflect the optimum opportunity for patients and meet the requirements of the funding organizations

  • Strong Teamwork and Creativity

    Among all departments and staff that demonstrate our reliance on one another to meet the needs of our patients

  • Rewards and Recognition

    At personal and organizational levels, for individual and group contributions to the achievement of the mission, vision, and values

  • Ethical Practice

    Provide health care and support services that conform to the highest standards of ethical and medical practice

  • Financial Responsibility

    Provide careful management of human and fiscal resources to meet the organization’s mission

NEMS History

1968

1968

NEMS was founded in San Francisco’s Chinatown. We secured federal funding to support the creation of a “neighborhood health center” in 1970 and saw our first patients in two loaned exam rooms in 1971.

1978

1978

Established first permanent location at 1520 Stockton Street, San Francisco, which remains our largest and main clinic today.

1991

1991

Approved as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

1997

1997

NEMS formed a Management Services Organization (MSO) to provide medical and administrative services for managed care Medi-Cal and low-income patients.

2000

2000

Opened first satellite clinic on Leland Avenue in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley. Our growth and expansion of clinics and service delivery sites continues through today, including our first clinic in San Jose in 2008 and Daly City in 2011.

2008

2008

Eddie Chan, PharmD, joined NEMS as President & CEO, succeeding Sophie H. Wong (1974-2003) and Linda Yu Bien (2003-2008).

2014

2014

Attained NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 recognition.

2021

2021

NEMS launched Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the heart of Chinatown.

Locations

  • 1520 Stockton Clinic
    CHINATOWN

    1520stockton

    1520 Stockton Clinic

    1520 Stockton Street
    San Francisco CA 94133
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Medical, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Health Education, Mental/Behavioral Health, Social and Member Services

  • 1728 Pacific Clinic
    CHINATOWN

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    728 Pacific Clinic

    728 Pacific Avenue, Suite 115, 201, 303, 503, & 602
    San Francisco CA 94133
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Sat
    Closed

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Pharmacy (Suite 115), Acupuncture (Suite 303 & 503), Chiropractic (Suite 303), and Medical Oncology (Suite 602).

  • 2574 San Bruno Clinic
    PORTOLA

    2633 San Bruno Clinic

    2633 San Bruno Clinic

    2633 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94134
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Specialty Medicine

    Radiology Temporary Hours:

    Tue, Thu                    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

    All Other Days         Closed

  • 2574 San Bruno After-Hours Clinic
    PORTOLA

    2574 San Bruno After-Hours Clinic

    2574 San Bruno After-Hours Clinic

    2574 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94134
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services:Internal Medicine and Family Practice

  • 2633 San Bruno Clinic
    PORTOLA

    2633 San Bruno Clinic

    2633 San Bruno Clinic

    2633 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94134
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services:Pediatrics, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic

  • 82 Leland Clinic
    VISITACION VALLEY

    82 Leland Clinic

    82 Leland Clinic

    82 Leland Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94134
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services:Family Practice, Acupuncture, and Laboratory Services

  • 650 Polk Clinic
    TENDERLOIN

    650 Polk Clinic

    650 Polk Clinic

    650 Polk Street
    San Francisco CA 94102
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

  • 1400 Noriega Clinic
    Sunset

    1400 Noriega Clinic

    1400 Noriega Clinic

    1400 Noriega Street
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, and Member Services

  • 1430 Noriega Optometry Clinic
    Sunset

    1430 Noriega Optometry Clinic

    1430 Noriega Optometry Clinic

    1430 Noriega Street
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Business Hours
    Tue to Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun to Mon Closed
    Closed

    Available Services: Optometry

  • 1450 Noriega Clinic
    Sunset

    1450 Noriega Clinic

    1450 Noriega Clinic

    1450 Noriega Street
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Laboratory

  • 1450 Noriega After-Hours Clinic
    Sunset

    1450 Noriega After-Hours Clinic

    1450 Noriega After-Hours Clinic

    1450 Noriega Street
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics

  • 1430 Taraval Dental Clinic
    Sunset

    1430 Taraval Dental Clinic

    1430 Taraval Street
    San Francisco CA 94116
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Dental

  • 1798 19th Ave Dental Clinic
    Sunset

    1798 19th Ave Dental Clinic

    1798 19th Ave Dental Clinic

    1798 19th Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Dental

  • 2308 Taraval Acupuncture Clinic
    Sunset

    2308 Taraval Acupuncture Clinic

    2308 Taraval Acupuncture Clinic

    2308 Taraval Street
    San Francisco CA 94116
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Acupuncture

  • 3431 Taraval Clinic
    Outer Sunset

    3431 Taraval Clinic

    3431 Taraval Clinic

    3431 Taraval Street
    San Francisco CA 94116
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Internal Medicine and Family Practice

  • 1033 Clement Clinic
    Richmond

    1033 Clement Clinic

    1033 Clement Clinic

    1033 Clement Street
    San Francisco CA 94118
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Business Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sat
    Closed

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Dental, Pharmacy, and Laboratory

  • 1443 Ocean Clinic
    INGLESIDE

    1443 Ocean Clinic

    1443 Ocean Clinic

    1443 Ocean Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94112
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acupuncture

  • NEMS Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center
    CHINATOWN

    NEMS Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center

    NEMS Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center

    728 Pacific Avenue, Suite 301
    San Francisco CA 94133
    USA
    Phone: 415-433-3318
    Business Hours

    Available Services: Physical Therapy

  • NEMS PACE San Francisco Center
    CHINATOWN

    NEMS PACE San Francisco Center

    NEMS PACE San Francisco Center

    728 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200
    San Francisco CA 94133
    USA
    Phone: 888-981-8909
    Business Hours

    Available Services: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

  • 211 Eastmoor Clinic
    Daly City

    211 Eastmoor Clinic

    211 Eastmoor Clinic

    211 Eastmoor Avenue
    Daly City CA 94015
    USA
    Phone: 650-550-3923
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Health Education, and Member Services

  • 1850 Sullivan Clinic
    Daly City

    1870 Lundy Clinic

    1850 Sullivan Clinic

    1850 Sullivan Avenue, Suite 150 & 190
    Daly City CA 94015
    USA
    Phone: 650-550-3923
    Clinic Hours

    Available Services: Internal Medicine (Suite 150), Acupuncture (Suite 150), Chiropractic (Suite 150), and Dental (Suite 190)

  • 1870 Lundy Clinic
    San Jose

    1870 Lundy Clinic

    1870 Lundy Avenue
    San Jose CA 95131
    USA
    Phone: 408-573-9686
    Clinic Hours

    Pharmacy Hours
    Mon to Fri
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sat
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Sun
    Closed

    Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Endocrinology, Behavioral Health, Health Education, and Member Services

    Radiology Temporary Hours:

    Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri                     8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

    Tue, Sat, Sun                         Closed

  • NEMS PACE San Jose Center
    Vietnam Town
    NEMS PACE San Jose Center

    NEMS PACE San Jose Center

    939 Story Road, Suite 108
    San Jose CA 95122
    USA
    Phone: 888-981-8909
    Business Hours

    Available Services: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

  • 5580 W. Flamingo Clinic
    Spring Valley

    5580 W. Flamingo Clinic

    5580 W. Flamingo Clinic

    5580 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 105
    Las Vegas NV 89103
    USA
    Phone: 702-589-9686
    Business Hours

    Available Services: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

  • Chinatown Enrollment Center
    Spring Valley

    Chinatown Enrollment Center

    Chinatown Enrollment Center

    614 Jackson Street
    San Francisco CA 94133
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Business Hours

    Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.

    *Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.

  • Portola Enrollment Center
    PORTOLA

    Portola Enrollment Center

    Portola Enrollment Center

    2629 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco CA 94134
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Business Hours

    Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.

    *Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.

  • Sunset Enrollment Center
    Sunset

    Sunset Enrollment Center

    Sunset Enrollment Center

    1422 Noriega Street
    San Francisco CA 94122
    USA
    Phone: 415-391-9686
    Business Hours

    Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.

    *Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.

Careers

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Support Us

Support Us

For over 50 years, North East Medical Services has been providing linguistically competent and culturally appropriate health care services to the San Francisco Bay Area community. As a 501(c)3 non-profit community health center, we are generously supported through an array of individual contributions, private foundations, public grants, contracts, and partnerships. These contributions support our mission/values and commitment to the underserved, immigrant communities every day.

To learn how your contribution can support safety net services for low-income, immigrant communities, click Learn More or Donate today!

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Awards and Recognition

HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2025 Health Center Quality Leader – Silver
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2025 Improving Health Care Access
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2025 Advancing HIT For Quality
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2025 Preventive Health
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2024 Health Disparities Reducer
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2023 Addressing Social Risk Factors
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2023 COVID-19 Public Health Champion
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2024 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Health Center Program
Health Center Program
2025 National Quality Leader – Behavioral Health
Health Center Program
Health Center Program
2025 National Quality Leader – Cancer Screening
American Heart Association
American Heart Association
2024 Target Type 2 Diabetes (TM) Program
Recognition – Gold
American Heart Association
American Heart Association
2024 Check Change Control Cholestrol (TM) Program
Recognition – Gold
American Heart Association & American Medical Association
American Heart Association &
American Medical Association
2024 Target: BP (TM) Recognition – Gold+
HRSA Community Health Center Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
HRSA Community Health Center
Program Quality Recognition (CHQR)
2021 COVID-19 Vaccinations
National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA)
PCMH Certificate of Recognition Level 3
National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA)
Accreditation of Case Management
National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA)
Accreditation of Utilization Management
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
2021 Nonprofits of the Year Award
American Cancer Society’s National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
American Cancer Society’s National
Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
80% by 2018 Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate
State of California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases
State of California Department of
Public Health, Center for Infectious
Diseases
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Certificate of
Recognition 2018
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Certificate of Recognition 2018
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) Know Hepatitis
Campaign
Hep B United Champion Award, 2013 and 2020
California Dragon Boat Association
California Dragon Boat Association
2014 3rd Place Novice Division F
2016 2nd Place Novice Division G
2016 3rd Place Novice Division C
2019 1st Place Novice Division F