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Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System., Ambulatory Care Service
United States Government
Description:
Primary entry point for VA medical services in Palo Alto, including admission to the hospital. Services are provided only to veterans, and preference is given to those with service-connected illnesses or disabilities. On the first visit, the veteran should arrive at the clinic with discharge papers and any appropriate medical records. No appointment is necessary, but there may be a two hour or longer wait. If the veteran is legally and medically eligible, he or she will be given an appointment for general medical or speciality services. All persons in need of immediate care will be seen right away. Emergency care is provided 24 hours a day. Limited services are available at satellites in San Jose and Monterey, as well as in the divisions at Menlo Park, Livermore, Stockton and Modesto.Location
Public Transit:
SAMTRANS stops in front.
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
37.4036049
-122.1418083
Human Services
Service Options
Languages Spoken:
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Accessibility Options:
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled Restroom
- Elevator
- Ramp
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
None for service-connected conditions. Co-payment (30% to 100%) for nonservice connected prescriptions and nonservice connected veterans depending on income. Cash and checks accepted.Audience:
Veterans and employeesEligibility:
Honorably discharged veteran. Priority given to service-connected or low-income veteransHow to Apply:
Walk in. Service discharge papers necessary for application. Means testing may be required.Service Wait Estimate:
2-6 weeks for scheduled clinic appointments, walk in for same day clinic.Service Areas:
- Castro Valley
- Dublin
- Fremont
- Hayward
- Monterey County
- Newark
- Pleasanton
- San Benito County
- San Leandro
- San Lorenzo
- San Mateo County
- San Ramon
- Santa Clara County
- Santa Cruz County
- Union City