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.

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• Expanded to Stone Oak, Cibolo Valley, New Braunfels serving suburbs.
• Served 121,000 patients in 2022 via Medicare, Medicaid, grants.
• Partners with Methodist Healthcare, University Health, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa.

What critics are saying

• 2023-2024 breaches exposed 750,000 records, lawsuits seek millions.
• University Health free clinics capture low-income patients in Bexar.
• Texas cuts FQHC Medicaid rates 15% July 2026 slashing revenue.

What makes CentroMed unique

• CentroMed founded 1971 by Dr. Ernesto Gomez targeting Mexican-American communities.
• Operates 23 San Antonio clinics including Haven for Hope for homeless.
• Offers in-house pharmacy, labs, HIV PrEP, extended 7 PM hours.

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