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VA Palo Alto Health Care System

A to Z List of Services

VA Palo Alto Health Care System offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of our nation's Veterans. Many of our services are listed below; however, you may also view our phone directory or contact us for additional information. For Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) services, Dial 711.

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Service Listing
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Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) The Addiction Treatment Service provides effective, responsive, and compassionate treatment for Veterans with substance use problems.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 520	650-493-5000 Ext. 11-60050
Advice Nurse Veterans can call this number to make, change, or cancel an appointment, or to relay a message to their primary care or specialty care provider.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	800-455-0057 Ext. option 4
Advisory Council Veteran and Family Centered Care involves empowering Veterans and family members with information and education, and promoting shared decision-making.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 62450 650-493-5000 Ext. 62458
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care The Anesthesiology Service is made up of physicians, advanced practice nurses, respiratory therapists, anesthesia technicians, and administrative staff.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 101, Third Floor, A-Wing, Room A3-209	650-858-3938
Audiology and Speech Pathology Services Patients can call this number to make an appointment for Audiology/Speech Pathology services and to contact their clinicians.	Various locations	650-493-5000
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Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, accomplishes dramatic and long-lasting weight loss.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg. 100, 3rd Floor, B-Wing	650-493-5000 Ext. 66127
Behavioral Medicine Clinic The clinic helps Veterans who are experiencing acute or chronic medical problems improve coping and behavioral management of their health conditions.	3801 Miranda Avenue Building MB3, Suite 350 Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 61878
Bioethics Consultation Service Specially trained ethics consultants work with patients, families and staff to help them make good decisions to resolve concerns.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 520	650-493-5000 Ext. 11-65544
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Chaplain Service Specially trained Chaplains work with patients, families and staff to provide for their spiritual needs.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg 101 Room A1-132	650-493-5000 Ext. 65532
Chiropractic Service Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which is a useful alternative to pharmacological and surgical treatments when appropriate.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program The Department of Veteran Affairs Compensated Work Therapy Program provides vocational rehabilitation services to Veterans with psychosocial concerns.	795 Willow Rd, Bldg. 321 Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 22063
Compliance and Business Integrity Office CBI serves the principal hospital function in advising the Medical Center Director on matters relating to compliance and business integrity.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94043	650-493-5000 Ext. 67012
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Defenders Lodge The Defenders Lodge provides overnight stays for eligible patients.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 61333 650-493-5000 Ext. 62824
Dental Clinic - Palo Alto Dental Service at Palo Alto Division	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65621
Dermatology Service We provide our Veterans the care to prevent skin cancers, help in removing recurrent skin cancers, and maintaining healthy skin.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94043	650-493-5000 Ext. 63706
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Ears, Nose, and Throat Surgery ENT surgery deals with problems of the ear, nose, or throat that may need surgery, such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears, sinus infections, nose deformities, etc.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 100, 2nd Floor, Room E2-200	650-849-0264 Ext. Main 650-496-2502 Ext. Fax
Extended Care Community Living Centers (CLC), Adult Day Health Care, Nursing Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65495
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Fisher House Fisher House Palo Alto provides free, high-quality, temporary lodging to families of Veterans and active duty military personnel who are undergoing treatment.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 60384
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Gastroenterology / GI Service - Palo Alto GI is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and biliary system.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 11-64800
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) The focus of GRECC is to improve and disseminate knowledge regarding the medical, psychological, and social needs of older Veterans.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 4, Room C-260	650-858-3933
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HUD-VASH Program Low-income Veterans who are eligible for HUD-VASH receive a specialized Housing Choice Voucher to be used at the rental of their choosing.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 25590
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resources The VA Palo Alto Health Care System offers a variety of programs to create a health care system that is responsive to the particular needs of LGBT patients and staff.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 68274
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MOVE Weight Management Program The MOVE Program helps Veterans lose weight through healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior change.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 66777
Medical Foster Home Program The Medical Foster Home Program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home-like setting.	5855 Silver Creek Valley Place, San Jose, CA 95138	408-574-9223
Men's Trauma Recovery Program (MTRP) The 21-bed MTRP serves Veterans and active duty service members with Military Sexual Trauma and/or combat-related PTSD or post deployment issues.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 B351 and B35	650-493-5000 Ext. 24692
Mental Health VA Palo Alto Health Care System provides a broad array of mental health services, both inpatient and outpatient.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-614-9997 Ext. 22234
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Military Sexual Trauma is sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred during military service.	4951 Arroyo Road Livermore, CA 94550	650-493-5000 Ext. 35348
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National Center for PTSD The National Center for PTSD is dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD and works to assure that the latest research findings help those exposed to trauma.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 NCPTSD-334	650-617-2684
Neurology The Neurology Service provides outpatient evaluation and treatment on different neurological conditions including neuromuscular disorders, stroke, and movement disorders.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-858-3976
Neurosurgery We offer a full spectrum of spine care services, including physiatry, pain management, physical therapy, neurology, neuroradiology, and spine surgery.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65709
Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine Service uses safe and painless techniques to image the body and treat disease.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg 100, Room E-350	650-493-5000 Ext. 65520
Nurse Advice Line Veterans can call this number to speak to a nurse about a medical condition/problem.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	800-455-0057 Ext. Option 4
Nursing Services Promoting the process of continuously monitoring and evaluating nursing care delivery and sharing that information to identify opportunities for improvement.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 11-64010
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Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy works with people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions to develop, recover, or maintain their daily living skills.	3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65469
Office of Community Care VA provides care to Veterans through community providers when VA cannot provide the care needed.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 Bldg. 324, A-Wing	650-617-2732
Oncology VAPAHCS is designated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as one of the Veterans Health Administration Comprehensive Cancer Centers.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 64948
Ophthalmology Surgery Service Ophthalmologists at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System specialize in diagnosis and treatment of complex eye problems and those that require surgery.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 64045
Optometry Service Veterans can call this number in regards to their Optometry appointment.	Palo Alto - Bldg. 5, Livermore - Bldg. 62, San Jose, Monterey Clinics	800-455-0057 650-493-5000 Ext. 62020
Orthopedic Surgery Service Veterans can call this number in regards to their Orthopedic Surgery appointment.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 66101
Otolaryngology (Ears, Nose, and Throat) Surgery Service ENT surgery deals with problems of the ear, nose, or throat that may need surgery, such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears, sinus infections, nose deformities, etc.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 100, 2nd Floor, Room E2-200	650-849-0264 Ext. Main 650-496-2502 Ext. Fax
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PACT Psychology The PACT psychology program focuses on the promotion and maintenance of health, prevention, and rehabilitation of illness and disability.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 73632
PTSD (Men) The 21-bed MTRP serves Veterans and active duty service members with Military Sexual Trauma and/or combat-related PTSD or post deployment issues.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 B351 and B35	650-493-5000 Ext. 24692
PTSD (Women) The Residential Womens Trauma Recovery Program provides specialty residential treatment for military women with post-traumatic stress disorder.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 22843
Pharmacy Our pharmacists are specially trained as medication experts, and they will ensure that the medications you receive are safe and effective. We are honored to serve you.	Automated Refill Line 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	800-311-2511
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&R) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service manages disorders that alter the function and performance of the Veteran.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 7	650-493-5000 Ext. 65469
Physical Therapy Physical therapists are health care professionals who maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and health in patients.	3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65469
Police Service - VAPAHCS The VA Police are an enforcement and protective service that operates in and around the VAPAHCS facilities.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg 100, Room F1-155	650-493-5000 Ext. 65891
Polytrauma The Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center is one of five facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Servicemembers.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 7D	650-493-5000 Ext. 66764
Psychology Service Psychologists provide assessments and a variety of psychological therapies for individuals, couples, and families.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65476
Pulmonary Service Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine is committed to providing the highest quality of care for our Veterans with disorders affecting the lungs, breathing and sleep.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 64207
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Radiology Imaging and Interventional Services We are committed to providing cutting edge imaging and interventional services for our nations Veterans.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 65959 650-493-5000 Ext. 63020
Recreation Therapy Recreation Therapy provides therapeutic programs as an integral part of the clinical treatment teams in Extended Care, Mental Health as well as specialty programs.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 12-65601
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Social Work Social workers assist and advocate for Veterans and their families to resolve psychological, emotional, and financial stresses related to illness and disability.	3801 Miranda Ave, Bldg. 5, Palo Alto, CA 94304 795 Willow Rd, Bldg. 334, Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 65455
Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Center The VA Palo Alto SCI/D Center is part of a National System of Care that includes 24 SCI/D Primary Care Specialty Centers and 133 SCI/D Clinics.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 11-65871
Surgery - General Cardiothoracic, General and Hand Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Gynecology, Podiatry.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Building 100, 3rd Floor, B-Wing	650-493-5000 Ext. 63461
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TeleQuit Smoking Cessation Program TeleQuit is the VA's smoking cessation program that is coordinated by telephone. Telephone-based care means no in-person clinic visits for patients.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 60557
Telehealth Telehealth allows patients to be in their home or at a nearby VA to receive health care, improving convenience and access.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 A variety of services via Telehealth are offered at various VAPAHCS locations.	650-849-0421 800-455-0057 Ext. 11-62258
Trauma Recovery Services The Trauma Recovery Programs provide a 24/7 structured and supportive residential level of care to Veterans with PTSD from military-related trauma.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 65577
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Vascular Surgery Service Our Service is made up of physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, vascular ultrasound technicians, and administrative staff.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 63451 650-852-3451
Veteran and Family Centered Care (VFCC) Veteran and Family Centered Care involves empowering Veterans and family members with information and education, and promoting shared decision-making.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-493-5000 Ext. 62450 650-493-5000 Ext. 62458
Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) The Visual Impairment Services Team Program at VAPAHCS provides services to Veterans and Active Duty Service Members experiencing significant vision loss.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304	650-852-3431
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War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center offers clinical programs for Veterans who have post-deployment health concerns.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg. 5, 4th floor, mailcode 151Y	888-482-4376
Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, accomplishes dramatic and long-lasting weight loss.	3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg. 100, 3rd Floor, B-Wing	650-493-5000 Ext. 66127
Western Blind Rehabilitation Center (WBRC) The Western Blind Rehabilitation Center (WBRC) is a 27-bed residential facility located at the Menlo Park Division of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 Building T-365	650-614-9952
Women's Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP) The Residential Womens Trauma Recovery Program provides specialty residential treatment for military women with post-traumatic stress disorder.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025	650-493-5000 Ext. 22843
Womens Counseling Center The Womens Counseling Center at the VA Palo Alto offers a full range of outpatient mental health services.	795 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 Building 350	650-493-5000 Ext. 22914
Wound and Ostomy Care Program The Wound and Ostomy Care Program provides Veterans with evaluation and management of acute, chronic and complex wounds and ostomies.	3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Bldg. 5 and 100 Clinics also at Livermore and Modesto	650-493-5000 Ext. 67527

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