Primary care | Salem Health | Salem, Oregon
Primary Care • Salem, OR • Since 1896 • 5 clinics mentioned locations
About
Salem Health is a nonprofit health system based in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1896. It is the area’s largest private employer with multiple facilities, including Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital (Dallas), plus clinics across the mid-Willamette Valley. The system offers a wide range of services across primary and urgent care, virtual care, and specialties such as family birth, heart and vascular, cancer, neurology, orthopedics, imaging, and more. It operates under a volunteer Board of Trustees and serves Marion, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, and Yamhill counties. For primary care needs in Salem, you can access Salem Health clinics and its network of physicians through the main campus at 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 (HQ) and related offices. Contact options include patient advocacy at patientadvocate@salemhealth.org and main phone lines (e.g., 503-561-5200).
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
1049 Edgewater St. NW Suite 150 Salem OR 97304; 1430 Monmouth St Independence OR 97351; 5100 River Road N Keizer OR 97303; 512 Main St E Ste 300 Monmouth OR 97361; 5050 Skyline Village Loop S. Salem OR 97306
Phone
503-814-3343 (Salem Health Medical Clinic – Edgewater); 503-917-2255 (Independence); 503-393-2533 (Keizer); 503-838-1182 (Monmouth); 503-391-1110 (Skyline Village)
news@salemhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available via virtual care (MyChart)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Copayments, coinsurance and deductibles are required at the time of service. Self-pay discount available when paid in full at time of service. Billing for testing may be through Salem Health or outside provider.
Self-pay discount, Insurance billed at time of service, Pay bills via MyChart or billpay platform (implied)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What to expect from Salem Health Primary Care
Typical primary care services include health maintenance and preventive care for the whole family, physical exams and immunizations, lifestyle counseling, well-woman exams, pediatric care, cancer screening, minor surgeries, laboratory services, cardiopulmonary testing, etc.
How early should I arrive for my first visit?
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. For subsequent visits, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Be prepared to review and discuss your medical history, current health status, medications and supplements with your doctor.
What if I need after-hours care?
For non-emergency questions after normal business hours, call your main clinic number to be connected to the on-call provider.
What should I do if I don’t have insurance?
You will be asked to pay a deposit for services and may qualify for assistance.
Do you offer urgent care clinics?
Yes, urgent care clinics are available in Salem (next to the hospital) and Woodburn.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
- Birdeye (aggregated): 4.7/5 (691 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- professionalism and organized facilities
- thorough and compassionate care from some providers
- efficient and kind front-desk and clinical support staff
- comprehensive preventive health approach in some practices
Common complaints
- appointment cancellations due to insurance disputes (Regence)
- concerns over high medical billing and out-of-network costs
- reports of poor communication or lack of follow-up from medical staff
- perceived arrogance or lack of listening from some providers
"My doctor... was equally outstanding. As a new patient, I appreciated how he took the time to ask thoughtful and necessary questions... His approach was unhurried, compassionate, and professional."
— LocalityBiz review of Salem Health Medical Clinic – Keizer"I really wanted to see my doctor... Receptionist said- 'Do not come in, we will set up a teleconference'... They never followed..."
— Birdeye review of South Salem Primary Care"Arrogant and pushy."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Sumit SinghalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Salem Health clinic in south Salem closes, relocating providers and patients - Salem Reporter — Oct 20, 2025
- Dr. Antje Howard, MD, Family Physician | Salem, OR | WebMD — Feb 16, 2026
- Dr. Neha R. Naik-Desai, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Salem, OR — May 14, 2026
- Salem Clinic says it will stop taking most Medicaid patients starting Jan. 1 - Salem Reporter — Sep 18, 2025
- Northwest Human Services balances optimism, realism while preparing for influx of Medicaid patients - Salem Reporter — Dec 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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