Summit Health Bend Oregon: Locations, Services, and What Patients Should Know 

Summit Health in Bend, Oregon is the largest multi-specialty medical group in Central Oregon. It pulls primary care, specialty care, and urgent care into a single organization, with more than 200 providers spread across clinics in Bend, Redmond, and Sisters. Plenty of longtime residents still call it by its older name, Bend Memorial Clinic, which is the same group under different ownership.

Here is the quick answer if that is all you came for. Summit Health is headquartered in Bend at 1501 NE Medical Center Drive, runs walk-in urgent care every day of the year, and gives patients round-the-clock online access to records and scheduling through Summit Health Oregon MyChart. The group now operates as part of VillageMD, a national primary care network, after a string of ownership changes that we explain further down.

Summit Health Bend at a Glance

From Bend Memorial Clinic to Summit Health

The roots here run deep, which is part of why the name confusion sticks around. The practice began as a small physician clinic in downtown Bend, was renamed Bend Memorial Clinic, and settled into its longtime home on NE Medical Center Drive in 1976.

Over the following decades it kept adding doctors, services, and satellite offices. A Sisters office opened in 1991, Redmond followed in 2005, and the Old Mill District clinic opened in 2014. That same year, the group became the first in Central Oregon to offer 3-D mammography, and a few years earlier it had become the first facility in Oregon accredited for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

The rebrand most people remember happened on January 1, 2018, when Bend Memorial Clinic partnered with Summit Health Management and took the name Summit Medical Group Oregon. The “Summit Health” name you see today came out of that relationship.

Summit Health Locations in Bend

Bend has two main hubs, plus smaller specialty offices clustered nearby. The Eastside campus is the flagship and carries the widest range of specialty care. The Old Mill District site leans toward family medicine, pediatrics, and same-day needs.

Beyond Bend, the group also runs clinics in Redmond and Sisters, so care does not stop at the city line. Exact services at each site shift over time, so it helps to check which location handles your specialty before you drive over.

Does Summit Health Have Urgent Care in Bend?

Yes. Summit Health urgent care is open every day of the year, including weekends and most holidays, and you do not need an appointment. This is one of the most common reasons people look the group up, especially given how many ankle sprains and minor injuries come out of Bend’s outdoor scene.

Urgent care is the right call for problems that need attention the same day but are not life-threatening. Think fevers, minor fractures, sprains, cuts, and similar issues. Typical weekday hours run into the early evening, with shorter hours on weekends. Hours do change from season to season, so confirm the current schedule for your clinic before heading in.

For anything that feels like an emergency, such as chest pain, trouble breathing, or major trauma, go to the emergency department at St. Charles instead of urgent care.

What Specialties Does Summit Health Offer?

The draw of a multi-specialty group is that your primary care doctor and your specialists sit inside the same system, sharing one medical record. That makes referrals and follow-ups easier to coordinate.

That spread is why Summit Health is described as the largest multi-specialty clinic in the area. For many Central Oregon families, it covers nearly everything short of a hospital stay.

How Do I Become a Summit Health Patient?

Becoming a patient usually starts with primary care. You can call to ask which providers are accepting new patients, since availability shifts between clinics and specialties.

A few things make the first visit smoother. Have your insurance card ready, bring a list of current medications, and gather records or test results from any previous provider if you have them. If you are switching from another local clinic, you can request that your old records be transferred ahead of time.

Once you are established, specialty visits typically flow through a referral from your primary care provider, though some services accept direct scheduling. The main line to start is 541-382-4900.

Summit Health Oregon MyChart

MyChart is the online portal that ties the patient experience together. It is available 24 hours a day, so you are not tied to clinic hours to handle routine tasks.

If you are a new patient, you will usually get an activation code or email invite to set up your login. Existing Bend Memorial Clinic accounts carried over into the same portal, which is why some longtime patients still see older branding in the login flow.

Is Summit Health the Same as Bend Memorial Clinic?

Yes, they are the same organization, just under a name and ownership that have changed over the years. Bend Memorial Clinic became Summit Medical Group Oregon in 2018, and the public-facing name shortened to Summit Health after that.

The ownership story is where it gets layered, so here is the honest version. In 2023, Summit Health’s management company was acquired by VillageMD, a primary care network majority-owned by Walgreens. Then in August 2025, Walgreens itself was purchased by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. As part of that deal, VillageMD continues to operate as a standalone private company, and the Central Oregon clinics remain part of that network.

For patients, the practical effect of all this corporate movement has been limited. The clinics, providers, and locations have stayed largely the same. Worth noting: because Summit Health is a physician practice rather than a licensed hospital, its doctors are regulated by the Oregon Medical Board rather than through hospital licensing.

Insurance and Billing Notes

Summit Health works with a range of commercial and public insurance plans, but coverage details depend on your specific plan and the service you need. The safest move is to confirm directly with your insurer and the clinic that your provider and visit type are covered before your appointment. If you are paying out of pocket, ask about billing and payment options when you schedule.

A Few Practical Tips for Central Oregon Patients

Local context helps you use the group well. A handful of habits save time.

• Match the clinic to the care. The Eastside campus handles most specialty visits, while Old Mill covers more day-to-day family needs.
• Use urgent care for the in-between. Same-day minor injuries belong there, not in the emergency room.
• Set up MyChart early. Having results and messaging in one place cuts down on phone tag.
• Mind ski season. Outdoor injuries spike in winter, so urgent care can get busy on weekends.
• Keep your records portable. Central Oregon sees a lot of new arrivals, and transferred records speed up that first visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Summit Health in Bend located?
The main campus is at 1501 NE Medical Center Drive, Bend, OR 97701, with another major site at 815 SW Bond Street in the Old Mill District.

What is the phone number for Summit Health Bend?
The general line is 541-382-4900. Specific clinics and departments may list their own direct numbers.

Does Summit Health take walk-ins?
Urgent care accepts walk-ins with no appointment, 365 days a year. Primary care and specialty visits are scheduled.

Who owns Summit Health now?
It operates as part of VillageMD, which became a standalone private company after Walgreens, its former parent, was acquired by Sycamore Partners in 2025.

Is Bend Memorial Clinic still open?
Yes, under the name Summit Health. The clinic itself never closed, only the name changed.

How do I log in to Summit Health MyChart?
New patients receive an activation code or email invite to set up access. Older Bend Memorial Clinic portal accounts carried into the same system.