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East Orange VA Medical Center | VA New Jersey Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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East Orange VA Medical Center
Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including skin care (dermatology), dental care, digestive care (gastroenterology), cardiology, eye health and vision care (ophthalmology and optometry), and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at East Orange VA Medical Center.

The new 2-digit calling prefix for this site is 20. Please dial 20-xxxx to reach the desired extension.
Location and contact information
Address
385 Tremont Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018-1023
Phone numbers
Main phone:
VA health connect:
Mental health care:
Facility hours
Hours may vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours.
Mon
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24/7
Tue
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24/7
Wed
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24/7
Thu
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24/7
Fri
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24/7
Sat
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24/7
Sun
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24/7
Prepare for your visit
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Cost:
Free
Parking at the VA New Jersey Health Care System Medical Center is free for all Veterans, visitors, and staff. Parking on VA grounds is restricted to patients, their family members, and visitors.
Note
: Parking areas may have changed during the pandemic.
Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking spaces are clearly marked by a standard sign indicating that they are reserved for those vehicles with either a VA handicap hangtag or the appropriate handicap placard or license plate assigned by the State of New Jersey.
Wheelchair availability:
All VA New Jersey Health Care System campus’ have wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.
Parking area shuttle service:
A free shuttle service is available to and from parking areas at East Orange campus. One van runs continuously, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Shuttle service at
A free shuttle service is available to and from the East Orange and Lyons campuses daily. Two vans run continuously, Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET.
East Orange to Lyons
7:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Lyons to East Orange
7:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
SHUTTLE PASS IS REQUIRED TO BOARD  SHUTTLE
ALL PASSENGERS MUST BE SCREENED PRIOR TO RIDING
Screening in EO lobby and Lyons Building 3
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSENGERS
Beneficiary travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
Transportation at government expense may be available to beneficiaries traveling to or from VA facilities, or other places of examination, treatment, or care.
Hours
: Monday-Friday (excluding Federal holidays), 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact information
Beneficiary Travel Office:
ext. 21-4359 or 21-4355
Beneficiary Travel Fax:
Beneficiary Travel Supervisor
:
Sharonette Davis or Cenia Davis
Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits
Other services at VA New Jersey health care
Health services offered here
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Advice nurse
Talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
The registered nurses on our Nurse Advice Line provide you and your family with helpful medical advice and free, confidential answers to many of your health care questions. Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, our nurses can:
Help you manage many of your basic health care needs
Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition
Discuss your health care concerns and help you decide the best way to handle them
Offer improved access to VA services
Audiology
Common conditions:
tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, vestibular conditions
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hearing or balance, including hearing loss, tinnitus (noise or ringing in the ears) and dizziness.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services, VA compensation and pension examinations, and screening for employee hearing conservation. We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services like:
Hearing and balance evaluations
Selection, management, and repair of hearing aids and assistive listening device assessments
Evaluation, programming, and management of cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants
Evaluation and treatment for auditory processing disorder
Services that help with speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive communication, swallowing, stuttering, and laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx, which contains your vocal cords)
Learn more about VA hearing aids
Blind and low vision rehabilitation
Common conditions:
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke, injury-related vision loss
We help you get back the confidence and skills you need to lead an independent, fulfilling life after vision loss.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Blind Rehabilitation
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our low vision outpatient clinic can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services. Our clinic services include:
Comprehensive eye exams
Visual skills assessments
Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
Cancer care
VA provides expert cancer diagnosis and care. We offer services to support you through treatment and beyond.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
If you’re diagnosed with cancer, our team will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan. We offer personal, compassionate, and expert care, with services like:
Surgical removal of tumors and other cancerous tissue
Immunotherapy, which helps your body’s natural defenses destroy cancer cells
Chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to fight cancer
Radiotherapy, which uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
Palliative care, to reduce pain and control other symptoms and side effects, like nausea
Cardiology
Common conditions:
heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, angina, vascular diseases
Our cardiology specialists offer advanced treatment and care for conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We perform noninvasive and minimally invasive tests and procedures that check, support, and improve your heart health. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and treat you with the most effective medications. Our services include:
Evaluating you for coronary heart disease, heart-valve disease, and heart defects
Determining how well blood flows through your heart vessels or find the cause of your heart failure
Treating your heart vessels with nonsurgical or minimally invasive operations that open and support them through balloon angioplasty or stent placement
Noninvasively monitoring you for changes in heart rhythm, using electrocardiograms (EKGs or ECGs), portable Holt monitors, or ultrasound
Performing surgical treatments like pacemaker implants or cardiac catheterization (inserting a long, thin tube into an artery or vein)
Caregiver support
If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can:
Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA
Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions
Match you with services and benefits
Connect you with local resources and programs
Listen to you when you struggle
Learn more and connect with a support coordinator
COVID-19 vaccines
Common conditions:
coronavirus, COVID-19
We offer COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This includes Veterans who live or travel outside of the U.S. and are eligible for the VA Foreign Medical Program.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time. As the supply of vaccine increases, we'll work with our care teams to let Veterans know their options.
East Orange PACT call center
East Orange Vaccine clinic
385 Tremont Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
Building 17
Center for Health and Wellness
Main Phone
Service Hours
Mon
:
Closed
Tue
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8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unavailable 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wed
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8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unavailable 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thu
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8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unavailable 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Fri
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Closed
Sat
:
Closed
Sun
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Closed
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time. As the supply of vaccine increases, we'll work with our care teams to let Veterans know their options.
East Orange PACT call center
Lyons Vaccine clinic
151 Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ 07939
Building 143
Multipurpose room
Main Phone
Service Hours
Mon
:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unavailable 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tue
:
Closed
Wed
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Closed
Thu
:
Closed
Fri
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8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unavailable 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sat
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Closed
Sun
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Closed
COVID-19 vaccines for eligible Veterans and staff
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA
Dental/oral surgery
Common conditions:
teeth cleaning, fillings, restorations, root canal, bridges, dental implants, dentures
If you’re eligible for VA dental care, we provide dental screenings, cleanings, X-rays and fillings. We also provide specialty dental procedures like root canal, restorations and dentures.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
If you’re eligible for VA dental care, we offer a full range of quality dental services like:
Routine exams and teeth cleaning
Restorative procedures, including fillings and crowns
Comprehensive surgical care, including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
Routine and advanced prosthodontic care, including bridges, dentures, and dental implants
Routine and advanced periodontal care, including root canals, gum treatments, and supporting bone care
Oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
Dermatology
Common conditions:
psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, acne, rosacea, allergic skin diseases, ulcers
Our dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect your skin, hair and nails—from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We provide care for many medical and surgical skin conditions. Our dermatology services include:
Medically necessary treatments for skin conditions like skin cancer and rashes
Specialized treatments for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting) skin conditions, like psoriasis, eczema, warts, and fungal illnesses
Evaluation, biopsy, and treatment of cancerous or pre-cancerous skin conditions, like abnormal moles and lesions.
Referrals for complex conditions
Teledermatology (a telehealth resource), which gives patients quick access to expert opinions
Gastroenterology
Common conditions:
acid reflux, fatty liver, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, cancer screening
Our gastrointestinal (GI) specialists offer treatment and procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy) for conditions affecting your GI tract, gallbladder, liver and pancreas, including acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and pancreatitis.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We diagnose and treat medical conditions in your esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and other parts of your digestive system. We can also test and treat other organs, like your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Our gastroenterology department provides services like:
Colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which use an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a small camera on the end) that lets us examine your digestive system
Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to create images that help us diagnose and evaluate digestive and lung diseases
Manometry study, which tests how well your esophagus is working
Small bowel capsule endoscopy, which uses a tiny wireless camera that takes pictures as it moves through your digestive system
24-hour pH study, which measures how much stomach acid is flowing into your esophagus and helps us assess conditions like severe heartburn and acid reflux
Gynecology
Our specialists offer reproductive health care services for women Veterans, including contraception, pregnancy care and fertility treatment.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our gynecologists focus on the female reproductive system and provide services that include:
Mammograms for breast cancer, screenings for sexually transmitted disease, and Pap tests for cervical cancer
Counseling and treatment for contraception, pregnancy, and infertility
Osteoporosis screening for brittle bones
Exams for abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, or various cancers
Primary care checkups
Homeless Veteran care
If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can help. We offer many programs and services, including free health care. And we can help you connect with resources in your community.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Contact one of our care coordinators to get help with:
Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing
Job training, life skills development, and education
Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail
Financial support to prevent homelessness
Addiction and depression treatment
Health and dental care
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
LGBQ+ Veteran care
VA serves all Veterans. The Veteran care coordinator at your VA health care facility can help connect you to services in a safe environment.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like:
Hormone therapy
Substance use and alcohol treatment
Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Mental health care
Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
Mental health care
Common conditions:
addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD
If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA health care.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Mental Health
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our medical center and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for:
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
Marriage and relationship problems
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders
Aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
Minority Veteran care
We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.
Visit our office, by appointment only
A referral is not required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
If you’re a minority Veteran, we can help you get the services and benefits you need. Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans who are Black American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American (including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans). We work to:
Help the medical center address minority Veterans’ needs
Meet minority Veterans’ needs in the local community
Identify barriers and create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
My HealtheVet coordinator
Your My HealtheVet coordinator can help you start using the VA online portal to manage your appointments and records, refill prescriptions, view your lab and test results and communicate with your health care team.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
MyHealtheVet
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
My HealtheVet is a web-based tool you can use to manage your care and improve your health from your computer or mobile device. You can access your personal health records and use tools to manage your care through our My HealtheVet online system. You can also use My HealtheVet to refill your prescriptions, track appointments, and read informative health articles. If you need help using My HealtheVet, you can contact our coordinator by phone or in person. With My HealtheVet, you can:
Ask questions and exchange secure online messages with your VA health care team
Check your lab and test results
Refill your prescriptions, track delivery, and view a list of your medications
Keep track of your VA medical appointments and get email reminders
View, download, or print a copy of your VA medical records
Enter or update your personal information
Learn more and register for My HealtheVet
Nutrition, food, and dietary care
Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:
Cardiovascular and heart health
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
Eating disorders and digestive health
Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
Weight management
Ophthalmology
Common conditions:
cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease
Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for eye-related illnesses, injuries, and other issues. Our ophthalmology services include:
Medical care for glaucoma, eye infections, and other conditions
Surgery for cataracts, traumatic eye injuries, and other problems
Treatment for eye conditions related to illnesses like diabetes or arthritis
Plastic surgery to repair droopy eyelids, clear blocked tear ducts, and perform eyelid and facial reconstruction (oculoplastics)
Optometry
Common conditions:
General eye health, low vision, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration
Our optometrists offer you comprehensive eye exams, preventive vision care, and treatment for conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. We provide prescriptions for eyeglasses and other assistive devices. We also provide low-vision rehab services for Veterans with vision loss or brain injuries.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our optometrists provide many eye-related services and treatments like:
Vision services and eye exams
Treatment for diseases and injuries of the retina, cornea, and other parts of your eye
Low-vision services for conditions like macular degeneration that can’t be corrected by glasses, surgery, or medication
Special eye exams for diabetic patients
Orthopedics
Common conditions:
arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, tendon repair, ligament repair, joint replacement
Our orthopedists offer advanced care and treatment for issues related to muscles, bones and joints, including arthritis, disorders of the muscles and bones, tendon and ligament repair and joint replacement.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We use surgical and nonsurgical means to treat illnesses and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue. We treat conditions like:
Musculoskeletal trauma
Degenerative illnesses
Sports injuries
Otolaryngology
Common conditions:
balance issues, sinusitis, difficulty swallowing, obstructive sleep apnea, head tumors, neck tumors
We provide a full range of care for Veterans who have problems that affect their ears, sinuses, adenoids, tonsils and thyroid.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, like:
Nasal and sinus problems
Obstructive sleep apnea
Throat, lymph node, thyroid, and parathyroid tumors and other conditions
Voice and swallowing disorders
Palliative and hospice care
Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our palliative and hospice care services support you and your family as you cope with a life-threatening or terminal illness. Palliative care works to provide comfort, reduce suffering, and improve the quality of life for patients being treated for serious illnesses. Hospice care focuses on helping patients with terminal illnesses to manage the final stages of their lives. Our palliative and hospice care services include:
Pain and symptom management
Emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support for you and your family
Help with practical issues that include an advance directive (living will), health care power of attorney, funeral arrangements, and applying for VA death and burial benefits
Education to help you and your family make informed health care decisions and know what to expect as your health declines
Bereavement care to help surviving family members during the grieving process
Patient advocates
VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Kecia Anderson-James, Patient advocate
Tiffany Evens, Patient advocate
Patrina Lauria, Patient advocate
Amy Merriman, Patient Advocate
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can:
Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
Advocate for patient and family rights
Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities
Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)
Learn more and connect with a patient advocate
Pharmacy
Our specialists provide a full range of services to help you get and understand your prescription medicines and supplies. You can refill VA prescriptions online, by phone or by mail.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our pharmacy provides you and other Veterans with convenient, efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies. You can:
Pick up new prescriptions in person
Refill prescriptions online and by phone or mail
Safely dispose of medicines
Learn more about our pharmacy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Lyons VA Medical Center
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
If you’re living with or recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence, we can help. Our physical, occupational, and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education, and training to help you improve your health and quality of life. Our services include:
Pain relief and joint mobilization
Movement and exercise therapies to improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination
Mobility assessment and training with wheelchairs, scooters, and walking devices
Life skills training and activities to help you maintain the highest level of independence and functionality
Aquatic therapy to manage chronic pain
Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical, orthopedic, psychosocial, and neurological conditions
Podiatry
Common conditions:
arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot care, foot deformities, skin conditions, nail conditions
Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries, diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers.
Visit our office, by appointment only
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
After years of walking, running, marching, jumping, rappelling, and parachuting, many Veterans experience trouble with their feet and ankles. We can help treat those problems so you can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle. Our podiatry services include:
Arthritis care for inflamed, swollen, or damaged joints
Foot and ankle fracture treatment; repair of cartilage, torn tendons and ligaments
Injections to reduce pain and swelling
Joint arthroplasty (surgical repair or reconstruction) and replacement
Minimally invasive surgery and post-surgical rehabilitation
Foot health maintenance procedures (bunion removal, resurfacing, and nail trimming)
Primary care
Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
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If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
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Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as:
Labs and blood work
Mental health care
Women's health care
Radiology
Social services
Telehealth
Radiology
We use imaging to help screen for, diagnose, and treat illness and injury. We provide X-rays and other imaging technologies.
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Appointments
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If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
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Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions. Our services include:
General Radiography (X-Ray)
Computed Tomography (CT Scans)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scans)
Ultrasonography
Bone Densitometry (Bone DEXA)
Nuclear Medicine
PET/CT
Interventional Radiology
Returning service member care
If you’re returning from military service, we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care. We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re returning from military service, on active duty, or an activated National Guard or Reserve member. Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits.
Polytrauma care (if you have multiple traumatic injuries)
Counseling and rehabilitation
Mental and behavioral health services
Family benefits counseling and assistance
Referral assistance
Learn more and connect with a coordinator
Suicide prevention
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at
988
and press 1 for free, private help anytime 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:
Suicide prevention care coordinators
Suicide prevention case managers
Gun safety locks
Learn more and connect with a care coordinator
Surgery
If you are having surgery, we make sure that your procedure and follow-up care are safe and high-quality.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We provide a wide range of surgical services, like:
Anesthesia
General surgery
Gynecological surgery
Orthopedic surgery (bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, and tendons)
Plastic surgery
Vascular surgery
Telehealth
With VA telehealth, you can get care from your health providers without having to travel. Get checkups and treatment, talk about your care and more—from home or elsewhere.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers. We offer video conferencing, home telehealth services, and store-and-forward telehealth that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities. We offer telehealth visits with providers in:
Mental health
Retinal care (eye)
Bariatric surgery (visit remotely with your weight-loss surgery team before and after your operation)
Dermatology
Rehabilitation
Primary care
Learn more about telehealth
Toxic exposure screening
Common conditions:
War-related exposure, open burn pit exposure, airborne hazards exposure, Gulf War-related exposure, Gulf War Illness, Agent Orange exposure, radiation exposure, Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure
We provide a quick screening to identify toxins you may have come in contact with during your military service. The screening takes 5 to 10 minutes. During the screening, we’ll ask you questions and document your responses in your medical record. Your answers will inform your VA health care team of any possible exposures. We’ll also connect you to more resources if you have any concerns.
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Virtual visits by appointment only
A referral is not required
Appointments
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If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Learn more and connect with a Toxic Exposure Navigator
Urgent care
Common conditions:
sore throat, pink eye, flu, sprains, strains
We provide immediate, walk-in care for minor injuries and non-emergency illnesses that are not life-threatening but need early attention.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our urgent care clinic offers walk-in health care when you need help right away, but don’t have an emergency. Urgent care doesn’t replace your primary care doctor, but it can help when your doctor’s office is closed and you need to see a health care professional immediately. We treat medical conditions like:
Colds, flu, and strep throat
Sinus, ear, and eye infections
Minor injuries and muscle strains
Rashes and skin infections
Learn more about VA urgent care
Urology
Common conditions:
prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary disorders
We offer understanding and advanced care and treatment to Veterans with conditions that affect the male urinary and reproductive systems and the female urinary system.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of urology diseases and conditions that include kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, and more. We provide you with medical care, surgery, and minimally invasive procedures for health issues that affect:
Kidneys
Bladder
Ureter and urethra
Male reproductive organs
Veteran Readiness and Employment programs
We can help you reach your job and career goals with one-on-one support, counseling, and training.
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Virtual visits may be available
A referral is not required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
We help Veterans with physical and mental health challenges find and keep jobs. We help you find jobs through our long-term partnerships with business, industry, and government agencies. We offer 3 services:
Our transitional work program matches Veteran’s skills with a specific job and provides supervision to help them gain work experience
Our supported employment program provides long-term support for Veterans with serious mental illnesses or physical disabilities to help them compete for jobs in their communities
Our vocational assistance program trains Veterans living at our residential facility to improve their job-search and career development skills
Learn more about VA vocational rehabilitation
Women Veteran care
Common conditions:
women's primary care, mental health, obstetrics, gynecology, pap smear, mammogram
We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needs such as disease screenings, mental health treatment, recovery from military sexual trauma, maternity care and female-specific medical equipment.
Visit our office, with or without an appointment
Virtual visits may be available
A referral is required
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our women's health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages. We have primary care providers that specialize in women’s health. They work closely with specialists in gynecology, obstetrics*, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, and breast illness*. Our services for women Veterans include:
Ultrasounds, mammograms* , Pap and HPV testing
Mental health care and counseling
Lifestyle wellness services
Menopause treatment, including hormonal therapy
Family planning, contraceptive care, and infertility evaluation
*through Community Care partners or Office of Community Care
Learn more and connect with a
Women Veterans Program Manager
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Last updated:
January 1, 2025