Are you 18 years or older and assigned to a San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) primary care clinic at 39th Avenue, Coastside, Daly City, Fair Oaks or South San Francisco? If so, make sure one of your first calls is to their New Patient Connection Center at 650-372-3200. They can help you register and set up your new patient appointments.
All members who do not meet these criteria should call their assigned SMMC clinic when they have questions.
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