Family Health Center

Location
1 Fordham Plaza, 5th Floor  
Bronx, NY 10458

How to Reach Us

Our office phones are answered 24 hours a day. To make an appointment or to reach us, please call: 

Phone: 718-933-2400
Fax: 929-220-8077 

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Family Medicine, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Nutrition, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Child Psychology

Services: Diabetic Education, Health Education, and Social Work

Otis Lewis, MHA, Administrative Director
Maria Gbur, MD, Medical Director

Meet our physicians

About Montefiore Medical Group Family Health Center (FHC)

At Montefiore Medical Group Family Health Center, we work together with our patients to achieve and maintain their good health. Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and has an individualized medical team dedicated to his or her care. Our patients become our partners in their own care. 

Healthcare Team

  • Certified Diabetes Educator
  • Certified Health Educators
  • Chronic Care Managers (RN)
  • Community Health Worker
  • Licensed Clinician Social Workers
  • Licensed Acupuncturists
  • Patient Educator
  • PharmD
  • Physicians
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists

Insurance Information

We welcome most insurance plans. We also offer a sliding fee scale for patients who are uninsured. If you do not have medical insurance, we will help you find the coverage that is most appropriate for you.

Making It Easier for You

We want you to have a positive experience as a patient of Montefiore. We offer:

  • Convenient hours  
  • 24-hour answering service
  • On-site laboratory services
  • Referrals to home healthcare when necessary
  • Translation services in multiple languages

Checklist

As a partner with your healthcare team, there is a lot you can do to be active in your care. Here is a checklist to help you:

  • Be honest with everyone on your care team about your medical history.
  • Bring a list of all your health questions. Put the questions that are most important to you at the top.
  • Bring a trusted family member or friend with you to help listen as your healthcare team explains your condition and your treatment plan.
  • Bring a list of all medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements you take to every appointment.
  • Tell your healthcare team about any other healthcare providers you see so we can include them on your team.
  • Learn about your conditions, treatments and any medical tests you will be getting so you can ask questions or address concerns you have with your healthcare team.
  • You are the center of your healthcare team. Work with your team to develop and follow a care plan that’s best for you. Ask questions, be honest about what does and does not work for you in your plan, and make suggestions about what might work better for you. 
  • Do your best to keep scheduled appointments, and call to reschedule or cancel as early as possible.

Montefiore Medical Group

Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has been providing exceptional healthcare services to families since 1947. Both our primary care doctors and world-renowned specialists treat the unique needs of children and adults at more than 20 convenient locations throughout the Bronx and Westchester County.

When you choose an MMG Family Health and Wellness doctor, you also gain access to Montefiore and its extensive range of primary and specialty healthcare services for your entire family.

Montefiore offers best-in-class comprehensive patient-centered care in a compassionate environment that also includes leading-edge specialization. Our specialists offer a full range of care for complex and rare diseases, including cardiology, cancer, tissue and organ transplantation, women’s health, surgery and surgical subspecialties.

Bronx Community Health Network

Family Health Center is one of the MMG sites that is a member of the Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). BCHN-sponsored FQHCs provide access to affordable, quality, comprehensive health care including dental, mental health, social work, nutrition, health education and pharmacy services. A team of healthcare professionals work together to offer an integrated system of care that ensures collaboration among all of a patient’s medical providers. No one is refused care because of inability to pay. Learn more about BCHN’s mission and its member health centers.

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