CentroMed

CentroMed

Non-profit health center delivering primary care

Overview

CentroMed is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, and HIV/AIDS care across more than 20 sites in the San Antonio area. Its services are designed for underserved and low-income residents, with care available regardless of ability to pay, funded by program service fees, federal grants, and private contributions, and it accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The organization began in 1971 as a counseling program and expanded over the years to medical, dental, and OB-Gyn/perinatal clinics, building partnerships with local health systems to extend access. CentroMed aims to increase access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare through a network of clinics and community partnerships, serving a broad client base including families, homeless individuals, and vulnerable populations.

About CentroMed

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Why CentroMed is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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What believers are saying

  • Joaquin Castro secured $4.658 million for CentroMed in February 2024.
  • Methodist Healthcare Ministries included CentroMed among 61 nonprofits funded in 2026.
  • CentroMed still lists active eligibility services and multiple clinics in 2026, signaling operating continuity.

What critics are saying

  • The 2024 breach triggered class-action litigation; the Fifth Circuit ruled Feb. 6, 2026.
  • A 2025 pediatric assault allegation against an employed doctor damaged trust and supervision credibility.
  • Federal grant dependence exposes CentroMed to reimbursement cuts; losing HRSA support cripples operations.

What makes CentroMed unique

  • CentroMed serves uninsured patients through sliding-fee FQHC care across San Antonio.
  • Ernesto Gómez has led CentroMed since 1971, giving rare community continuity.
  • Its multi-site network spans primary, dental, behavioral, women’s health, and HIV care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

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