Provides advanced medical care at no cost by volunteer specialists from Swedish and several other physician groups.  
Currently offers the following specialty services for patients who are uninsured or underinsured:  
-  Dental care 
-  Dermatology 
-  General surgery 
-  Hand surgery 
-  Orthopedics 
-  Podiatry  
Patients must be referred by their primary care physician through Project Access Northwest.

Community Specialty Clinic offered by Swedish Medical Center in First Hill at Heath Building

Provides advanced specialized medical care to low-income residents of King County by volunteer specialists from Swedish and other physicians. Patients must be referred by their primary care physician through Project Access Northwest.

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have benign and malignant disorders of the skin and related tissues of the mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails as well as advice regarding the care of normal skin. Dermatologists use a variety of diagnostic procedures including microscopic and microbiologic examination of the skin and its secretions and treatment methods which may include externally applied, injected and internal medications; selected x-ray and ultraviolet light therapy; and a range of surgical procedures using instruments which include the scalpel, surgical curette, electrosurgical unit, freezing surgical unit and laser.

Dermatology

Programs that are staffed by specialists who have expertise in using operative procedures to alleviate problems when a cure is unlikely using medication alone. General surgery can be used for routine procedures performed in a physician’s office, such as a vasectomy, or for more complicated operations requiring a medical team in a hospital setting such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder). Areas of the body treated by general surgery include the stomach, liver, intestines, appendix, breasts, thyroid gland, salivary glands, some arteries and veins, and the skin.

General Surgery

Programs that are staffed by specialists who perform restorative dental operations on the mouth and associated structures, especially the teeth and jaws and, in some cases, the face.

Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery

Programs that are staffed by physicians who have special expertise in the care of the musculoskeletal system including the bones, joints, muscles, associated nerves, arteries and the overlying skin. Much of the orthopedic surgeon's practice involves the performance of surgical procedures, but many conditions are treated medically or physically through the use of braces, casts, splints or physical therapy. Orthopedic surgeons provide care for a wide variety of problems that may be present at birth, or develop at any time during the person's lifetime including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative conditions, and metabolic disturbances that fall into the category of musculoskeletal abnormalities. Orthopedics may also involve the treatment of secondary muscular problems in patients who suffer from various central or peripheral nervous system lesions such as cerebral palsy, paraplegia or stroke.

Orthopedic Surgery

Programs that specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the dental pulp and surrounding tissue.

Endodontics

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have diseases of or injuries to the feet. Conditions treated may include bacterial and fungal infections, skin and nail disorders, benign and cancerous tumors, congenital and acquired foot deformities and foot problems caused by illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. Treatment includes use of surgical procedures, casting or other forms of immobilization and the prescription of corrective devices, oral and locally injected medication and physical therapy. Included are services provided by podiatrists, chiropodists and other foot care specialists. Foot care may also be provided by nurses. Podiatrists are health professional specialists with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

Podiatry/Foot Care

Provides diagnostic care and treatment of a wide variety of diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails.  
Dermatologic Surgery focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, as well as general dermatological surgery procedures. The specialized surgical techniques performed include  
-  Skin cancer surgery, including Mohs Micrographic surgery
-  Laser surgery 
-  Cosmetic procedures like tumescent liposuction, hair transplantation, non-surgical facial rejuvenation, laser hair removal, tattoo removal and leg vein treatments.

Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery Clinic offered by University of Washington Medical Center in Roosevelt at 4225 Building

Dermatology clinic treats a wide variety of diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails. Dermatologic Surgery focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, as well as general dermatological surgery procedures.

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Community Specialty Clinic offered by Swedish Medical Center in First Hill at Heath Building

Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery Clinic offered by University of Washington Medical Center in Roosevelt at 4225 Building