About The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
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Hours and days: Wednesday Evenings, Sign in begins at 5 PM
Walk-ins for physicals will only be accepted at 5 PM at our new location.
We are excited to announce that as of January 17th, 2018, we have re-opened the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic at Towne Garden Pediatrics, which is located at 461 William Street. Our new walk-ins procedure for work and school physicals takes place at 5 PM only, and arriving earlier than 5 PM will not guarantee a spot. Patient order will be determined randomly on site at 5 PM and there will be a limited waitlist in order to reduce wait times. If you have other non-emergent medical concerns (non-physicials), please see below for our regular procedures for being seen by our volunteer medical staff.
The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic is a student-run, free medical clinic whose mission is to provide care to the under- and uninsured in Buffalo, NY. This mission is made possible by our volunteer team, which consists of medical students from the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, professional students from a variety of backgrounds including dentistry, social work and nutrition, as well as our dedicated area physicians who oversee the care that is provided.
All our offered services are conducted under the direction of fully licensed physician volunteers. If you need a specific form filled out, please bring it with you.
Weekly Services
The following services are available every Wednesday:
Sick Visits
Annual Physicals
TB Testing (PPD)
STD Testing
Pregnancy Tests
Social Work Counseling
Nutrition Counseling
Health Insurance Enrollment Referrals
Contraceptive Counseling
We are currently not able to provide vaccines to patients. However, the Erie County Health Department holds bi-monthly clinics scheduled by appointment and you can find more information at the link below: http://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=vaccines-available-ecdoh
Dermatology Services (716)-222-9556
Please note that our Dermatology clinic has a DIFFERENT number. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The following services are available the first and third Wednesday of every month by making an appointment at the voicemail number above. Walk-ins are accepted between 6-7 PM on a first come first serve basis.
Skin services
Acne
Eczema
Cellulitis
Infections
Shingles
Wart removal
Skin cancer
Pigment disorders
Mole checks
Biopsies
Dermatologist referrals
Gynecological Services (716)-236-8573
The following services are available the SECOND Wednesday of every month. Please make an appointment with us by leaving a voice mail at (716)-236-8573. Please note that this is a DIFFERENT number from general clinic, and the fastest way to get an appointment is with this number. The Gynecological Services also accepts patients on a walk-in basis between 5-7 PM, but availability is not guaranteed. We are able to provide:
Pap Smears
Pregnancy Testing
Pelvic Exam
Sexual Health Information
Gynecological Consultation
Dental Services
The following services are available from 6:00-8:00pm the second Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins are welcome!
Dental screenings
Dental insurance referrals
Head and neck exams
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
