New Patients
Accepting New Patients
Please follow these three steps to declare us as your Primary Care Provider:
- Select from one of the below providers accepting new primary care patients.
- Call your insurer using the number on the back of your insurance card to update your primary care provider (PCP).
- You will receive a new insurance card after the change in 30-45 days. Call Samaritan Medical Care Center to make an appointment.
Thank you for allowing us to care for you.

Samuel J. Cipoletti, M.D.
Medical Director

Diana F. Fink, M.D.

Brendan Garrett, M.D.

Ellis Weeker, MD

Shannon Dockham, FNP
Samaritan Medical Care Center
(408) 281-2772
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Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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