Reaching the world for Christ through the healthcare community
Over 1 million people in Phoenix don’t have access to the healthcare care they need.
Organized by a group of volunteer healthcare professionals, we exist simply to:
- Provide medical and dental healthcare services to the uninsured, underserved community
- Share the Gospel and love of Christ with interested patients and colleagues
- Train and equip healthcare professionals to respectfully share the Gospel and love of Jesus in their daily practice
More efficient care, dollar for dollar
Thanks to a strong community of healthcare volunteers and interpreters – and to the generosity of many who care – the Clinic is able to provide services at minimal cost to uninsured patients.
Patients contribute just $40 for a full medical visit – including provider care, routine lab work, and most needed medications. Dental visits are just $50. For additional services, we offer a minimal fee schedule.
By paying a small fee, patients are dignified and more invested in their healthcare decisions.
All additional costs beyond what the patient pays are covered by the Clinic’s community of generous partners.
Services with the highest standard of care
Each year, the Clinic performs approximately 10,000 patient visits, serving those in medical and dental need who don’t qualify for government-sponsored healthcare.
Services include:
Medical Visits
Dental Visits
Behavioral Health
Gynecology
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Physical Therapy
Ultrasound Examinations
Infectious Disease Clinics
Prescription Medications
On-site Laboratory testing
Low-cost Referral Services
Diabetes Care and Education
And Much More
Partners of the Clinic
The Clinic is supported by a combination of individual donations and charitable grants.
Support has been provided by:
Our History
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic was founded in 1999 by a group of healthcare professionals with a mission to serve the uninsured and underserved community in Phoenix, Arizona.
Since then, we have provided Whole-Person Care to thousands of patients and are now training other medical professionals in the United States and around the world with our Whole-Person Care curriculum.
Our Leadership
Cheryl Soteros
Paul Lorentsen, MD
Blanca Herrada
Gary Plooster, MBA
Board of Directors
Mark Harshbarger
Chairman
Wayne Ong
Secretary
Tina Allen
Treasurer
David Tellez, MD
Co-founder
Paul Lorentsen, MD
Medical Director, Co-founder
Gary Kinnaman, DMin
Paul Theisen
President of TAG CXO
Gary Plooster MBA
Executive Director
Larry Burek
Jose Gonzales
Pastor
Martin Gonzales
Pastor
Please visit us!
You’re invited to the Clinic’s Open House and Tour!
Enjoy refreshments, meet staff and volunteers, learn more about the Clinic, and opportunities in which you can help.
Third monday of each month, 5pm
To RSVP, please email us at
