Clinical Services @ Arbor
Arbor
Free Clinic is an acute care clinic providing free medical care for adults who lack health insurance. Unfortunately, we do not provide pediatric care, Spanish and Mandarin interpreters are available every Sunday.
Walk-in Services - Every Sunday
Arbor provides services on a first-come, first-served basis, although priority is given to patients with urgent medical complaints. The following services are offered free-of-charge at our Menlo Park VA location every Sunday (10am-2pm):
- Acute medical care for adults
- Physical exams
- Sexual health services including pap smears and tests for pregnancy and STDs
- Medications
- Lab tests
- Education and counseling in a friendly and supportive environment
- Referrals for ongoing primary care and imaging services (x-ray, MRI, and mammogram)
- Reach Out and Read literacy program for children in the waiting room
Specialty Services - By appointment only
- Neurology: This clinic sees patients with seizures, headache, backache, palsies and tics, insomnia, and any problems with the nervous system.
- Cardiology: The Cardiology Clinic works with patients to help keep their hearts and cardiovascular system healthy.
- Clinic Coordinators: Abdullah Feroze and David Kim
- Click here to visit the webpage of the Arbor Cardiology Clinic.
- Dermatology: The Dermatology Clinic sees patients with skin complaints and can screen for suspected skin cancer.
- Clinic Coordinators: Karen Yan and Christina Danial
- Mental Health: The Mental Health Clinic offers assistance for psychiatric needs. Commonly, these include depression and anxiety. This clinic can prescribe medication, offer short-term counseling, and offer referral information for more long-term mental health support. Arbor Mental Health Services are available upon referral from the main Arbor Clinic, Ravenswood Family Center, and other community clinics
- Clinic Coordinators: Rachel Talley and Ifeanyi Onyeji
- Resident Director: Dr. Yasmin Owusu
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daryn Reicherter
- Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic): The MSK clinic sees patients with muscle, bone, or joint-related complaints. They can order x-rays and make referrals to physical therapy if needed.
- Clinic Coordinators: Elizabeth George and Casey Means
- Neurology: The Neurology Clinic sees patients with seizures, headache, backache, palsies and tics, insomnia, and other nervous system problems.
- Clinic Coordinators: Matthew Mansh and Aria Jafari
- Ophthalmology (Eye): The opthalmology clinic checks patient's vision, determines the appropriate glasses prescription, and has the ability to give a few free eye-glass vouchers each month. The clinic also does screening checks for diseases associated with eye problems, like diabetes, as well as handles more complicated eye problems.
- Clinic Coordinators: Swetha Kambhampati and Sarah Cheng
- Women's Clinic: The Women's Health Clinic at Arbor provides services and referrals for gynecologic health needs. We offer well women physical exams including breast and pelvic exams, pap smears, STD and pregnancy testing, information and prescriptions for birth control, and other services. Unfortunately, we do not offer prenatal care. Please do not hesistate to contact clinic coordinators Jevon Plunkett and Stacie Vilendrer at 650-241-9421 to answer any questions you have regarding the clinic or to schedule an appointment.
- Clinic Coordinators: Jevon Plunkett and Stacie Vilendrer
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paula Hillard
Dental Services
Arbor does not provide dental services, but we recommend the 6 to 9 Dental Clinic in East Palo Alto.
Additional Information
- The Federal Government provides information about many conditions and medical procedures in a format designed to be easy to read by patients
- Children's Health Initiative of San Mateo provides information about healthcare benefits for children AND adults
- Children's Health Initiative of Santa Clara County
- Baby Basics provides diapers for working poor families in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park
