Light Of The World Clinic

We provide more than 22 medical
services to qualified Broward County
patients at NO charge

Help Broward County’s
Disadvantaged Residents
Access Quality Healthcare

Are you a licensed
healthcare provider
wanting to give back
to your community?

CLINIC COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

Clinic Safety Measures

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Patients treated since we opened our doors in 1989!

Total Patient Encounters at Light Of The World Clinic from 07/2021 thru 06/2022 (rev 07/27/22)

Donated volunteer service hours from 07/2021 thru 06/2022

Minimum $ Value of donated in-kind services to Broward County from 07/2021 thru 06/2022

Light of the World Clinic, Inc. is a Florida Free Clinic and an IRS recognized 501c3 organization.

The clinic was established in 1989 by the late Dr. Erwin M. Vasquez and other community leaders with a mission to provide quality culturally sensitive health care and preventative medical services to the disadvantaged residents of Broward County.

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Patient Education

Video’s about health conditions common in our community

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Free and charitable clinics and networks are not-for-profit, community-based and faith-based organizations. They provide healthcare services at little or no charge to low-income, uninsured and underserved individuals…

About Us

How Did It all Begin?

In 1989, the late Dr. Erwin M. Vasquez and other community leaders recognized that too many Broward County residents were not receiving the type of healthcare they needed and deserved, because they couldn’t afford the treatment or the insurance needed to cover their medical needs.

With that understanding, it became their mission to start a clinic where no one would be turned away based upon their inability to pay for proper medial treatment. Hence, the Light Of The World Clinic was founded.

Since it’s opening, with the help of hundreds of volunteer doctors, specialists and non-medical professionals, the clinic has helped more than a quarter million deserving, but unable-to-pay patients.

What Do We Do?

The clinic reaches out to residential areas where there are at-risk residents and provides them monthly, quarterly and annual community-based health screenings and quality health care services in a sensitive manner without regard to ethnic origin or ability to pay.

By providing free medical visits and services to the underserved and at-risk community, the clinic provides early medical intervention by treating them and stabilizing their hypertension, diabetes, coronary disease, obesity and other widespread diseases.

ADA Compliance

As of January 2023, LOTWC is working on a plan to become ADA Compliant.

Location

5333 N. Dixie Hwy #201,
Oakland Park, Florida 33334

Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday:  8:30am – 2pm
Sunday & Monday:  Closed

Phone & Email

Phone: (954) 563-9876
Fax:  (954) 563-3670

info@LightoftheWorldClinic.org

Our Founder

Erwin M. Vasquez, M.D.

Erwin M. Vasquez, M.D.

Clinic Founder

” Erwin M. Vasquez, M.D. 64, passed away after a long illness, with his family by his side on Thursday, September 2, 2010. He was born in Margarita Island, Venezuela, and came to the U.S. in 1970 where he began his medical practice.”

Quick Info

Volunteer

Are you a licensed health care provider wanting to give back to your community?

Are you a student or professional individual with: extra time on your hands, interests in the medical community, or simply want to make a difference?

News & Events

Light Of The World Clinic is involved in several outreach events in our community. Learn more about local events or see our events calendar.

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Patient Education

View any of our patient education videos. These insightful and bilingual videos are listed in alphabetical order and cover many topics.

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Our Partners

We partner with many caring companies. We are proud to be a valued member of our community and work with like minded partners.

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CURRENT COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONS:

WALK UP TESTING:

Urban League of Broward County

560 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

Beginning April 18th

OPEN TUES - SAT  |  9AM - 6PM

*Appointments preferred. No doctor referral needed. Open to anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Mobile drive-thru testing is not permitted at this site.

DRIVE-THRU TESTING:

C.B. Smith Park

954-276-4680

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

Cleveland Clinic - Krupa Center

954-659-5951

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

Central Broward Park & Broward Stadium

954-320-5730

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19 AND AVAILABLE TESTING, VISIT

www.broward.org/coronavirus

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