Specialty Care Free Clinic provides expert specialty medical care to lower-income, uninsured patients in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties.

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About Specialty Care Free Clinic

Our volunteer team of licensed medical professionals provides care in nearly two dozen specialty disciplines. Generous donors, corporate partners, and private foundations allow us to acquire equipment and resources to provide an exceptional care experience in a safe, private, and comfortable environment.

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Our goal is to improve health outcomes for people without health insurance by assuring timely diagnosis and treatment of specialty medical issues.

More than 20 specialty services offered!

Located in the heart of Madison, Specialty Care Free Clinic offers a variety of specialty services including, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, and many more!

View list of all specialties offered >>

Interpreter services make communication easy, for all languages spoken.

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Congratulations to Sheila Olk Martin, our Executive Director, on her recently announced retirement in early 2027!

Sheila’s leadership over the past four years has contributed to the growth, community awareness, and sustainability of Specialty Care Free Clinic, paving the way for a new Executive Director to lead into the next chapter.

To learn more about this open position, click here.

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A Unique Health Care Service

Thanks to our supporters, Specialty Care Free Clinic has become one of the only clinics nationwide to focus solely on specialty care for the uninsured. First established in 2001 by 3 local physicians, and we’ve grown to over 100 volunteers and staff.

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"I’m very grateful for your care. The staff was kind and very professional from the time we entered the clinic. Many thanks. Bless you.”

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Ask your primary care clinic if you qualify for advanced care at Specialty Care Free Clinic!

We are located just off the Beltline in Madison, near Fish Hatchery Road.