Jaisohn Medical Center

Jaisohn Medical Center is a medical clinic in Philadelphia, PA, operating as part of the Jaisohn Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975. It serves the Asian American community with a range of medical, mental health, social services, and health insurance support, including internal medicine, gynecology, home health care, and senior employment training. The clinic provides care from offices in Philadelphia and Lansdale, with services rooted in the humanitarian ideals of Dr. Philip Jaisohn, a pioneering Korean physician and independence activist. The center also offers educational and cultural programs, such as the Jaisohn LIFE Academy, which provides free classes for senior adults. It has received 16 reviews with a 2.90 rating, reflecting its long-standing presence in the community.

The clinic operates as the medical division of the Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation, established by eight physicians in Philadelphia to support newly arrived immigrants. The foundation's mission emphasizes improving lives through comprehensive health care, social services, and leadership development. Its services include medical care, mental health support, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, immigration consultations, housing and nutrition aid, and language translation. The foundation also sponsors student internships and scholarships, continuing Dr. Jaisohn’s legacy of service and education. The medical team includes physicians such as Dr. Sunwha Hong, Dr. Won Myung Kim, and Dr. Young Nam Kim, with leadership from George J.S. Choe, President & CEO, and Jenny Shin, Medical Center Director.

Jaisohn Medical Center is located on Old York Road in Philadelphia, situated just a short walk from the Oak Lane Library and Hope Church School. It lies near Fire Engine 63 and is within a few hundred meters of North Broad Street, a major thoroughfare. The clinic is also about 0.1 miles from Fern Rock Community Baptist School, placing it in a neighborhood with established community institutions.

Though its rating reflects mixed customer feedback, the clinic maintains a longstanding role in the city’s health and human services network, particularly for underserved populations. Its integration of medical care with social and educational programs distinguishes it within Philadelphia’s medical landscape. As a community anchor with deep historical roots, Jaisohn Medical Center continues to support the well-being of Philadelphia’s diverse residents through sustained, multifaceted service.

Services:

• Health Insurance Advocacy
• Home Health Care
• Mental Health Counseling
• Senior Employment Training (SCSEP)
• Social Services