UMMA Community Clinic

President & CEO

Adel Syed, MPAA

Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Vision

UMMA envisions itself as part of a larger network of institutions addressing the health and well-being of the underserved and indigent, mindful of the cultural, spiritual, social and economic realities that impinge upon them and the traditional barriers to accessing care.

History

UMMA (University Muslim Medical Association) Community Clinic was started in 1992 by Muslim American students at UCLA and Charles Drew University. We were the first Muslim-built clinic in the United States and the first Muslim American organization designated as an FQHC. In 2011, we expanded our facility, doubling our capacity, and enabling us to serve more patients.

UMMA Community Clinic is the medical home to over 25,000 adults and children living in South Los Angeles. We emphasize the need for regular follow-ups, which include screenings, immunizations, and patient education, as well as lifestyle modification.

In many cases, patients are seen by a regular provider and, typically, provided with medication for any diagnosed conditions at either no cost or low cost, depending on ability to pay. If a patient requires more advanced tests or specialty care, UMMA will provide an in-house referral to our volunteer specialist or a referral to a local county medical facility.

Since it first opened its doors, UMMA has served as a teaching site for medical students and resident physicians from UCLA and other local institutions, as part of their medical training. Our doctors have trained and mentored scores of trainees, who gain exposure to the medical and social issues unique to a multicultural inner-city population.

Patients We Serve

In 2022, UMMA served 6,868 unique patients. More than 54% of our patients live below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Our patient base is 72% Hispanic/Latino and 15% African American. Most of our patients are adults (75%). We expanded our services by opening a dental clinic and providing dental care to over 300 unique patients. UMMA also distributed a total of 329,181 pounds of fruits and vegetables to local South LA community members and 20 agencies over the course of the year.

Medical Coverage

Most of the patients we serve are underinsured or uninsured. Sixty-six percent are covered under Medi-Cal.

Services We Provide

Currently UMMA and its staff of family doctors provide the following medical services:

Family and Internal Medicine
Pediatrics/Childhood Immunizations
Prenatal Care
Women’s Health
Adolescent Medicine
On-site Mammography
On-site Laboratory
HIV/STI Testing
PrEP-HIV Prevention
Family/Contraceptive Planning
Direct Referrals to Local County Facilities
Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment
Diabetes Clinic and Education
On-site Diabetic Retinal Screening

Universal ACE Screening
Medical Assisted Treatment
Addiction Medicine Services
Behavioral Health Services
Oral Health Services
Health Education

UMMA provides the following in-house specialty services with a referral by one of our doctors

Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Renal
Mammography
Nephrology

Locations

For a list of clinics click here.

To Donate

Adel Syed
Chief Executive Officer
(323) 406-
asyed@ummaclinic.org
https://ummaclinic.kindful.com

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To learn more about us visit our website: www.ummaclinic.org