About.

Established in 1981

On Saturday mornings year-round, Wayne State University School of Medicine student volunteers help provide primary healthcare services alongside attending physician Dr. George Costea. 

Our Goal

Cass Clinic is a student-run free clinic dedicated to fulfilling the healthcare needs of the underserved population in Detroit by providing community members with free, quality medical care and prescription medications. ​

Cass Clinic Team.

Hasti Nema
EMR Coordinator

Kaitlin Verkuilen
Volunteer Coordinator

Emma Breukink
Operations Coordinator

Annie Zhao
Research Coordinator

Dhiraj (DJ) Tadikamala
Finance Coordinator

Cameron Bear
Development & Outreach Coordinator

Kirstem Brinkmeier
Vaccine Coordinator

John Pum
​​OTC & Supplies Coordinator

Weekly Staff.

Laura Tonarelli, RN
Nurse

Dr. Keith Hoffmann, MD
Attending Physician

Don Lee

General Management

In loving memory of  Dr. George Costea, DO
Attending Physician and Founder of Cass Clinic

Cass Clinic's Supporters

Other supporters of Cass Clinic include the members of the Detroit community who donate their time, money, and resources to support the mission and services of our free clinic.  We are supported by a variety of individuals and institutions including Wayne State School of Medicine's Alumni Fund and Dr. Robert Sherwin, our Faculty Advisor at Wayne State University School of Medicine.  We'd also like to thank Cass United Methodist Church and Cass Community Social Services for their support.

Thank you to Robert de la Torre (WSUSOM Class of 2023) for the Photos