Lafayette va clinic | va alexandria health care | veterans affairs

LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION ADDRESS 3149 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Lafayette, LA 70506-7209 PHONE NUMBERS MAIN PHONE: VA HEALTH CONNECT: MENTAL HEALTH PHONE: FACILITY HOURS Hours may

vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours. * MON: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * TUE: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * WED: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * THU: 8:00 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. * FRI: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * SAT: Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. COST: Free WHEELCHAIR AVAILABILITY: Lafayette VA Clinic campus has

wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.  OTHER SERVICES AT VA ALEXANDRIA HEALTH CARE HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED HERE Select a topic to learn more.

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, 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 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 LABORATORY AND PATHOLOGY We offer blood tests and other advanced

testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problems and make informed treatment decisions. Visit our office, with or

without an appointment 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 laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services.

Our laboratory and pathology services include: * Study of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for illness management * Testing for infectious diseases * Cytopathology (study of unusual

cells) and surgical pathology (study of tissue removed during surgery) * Autopsy services OPTOMETRY Common conditions: vision exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses Our optometrists

offer you routine eye exams, preventive vision testing and treatment for conditions like glaucoma. We also provide prescriptions for eyeglasses and other assistive devices. Visit our office,

with or without an appointment 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 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 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, with or without an appointment 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 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. Visit our office, with or without an appointment 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. 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 PROSTHETICS AND REHABILITATION We provide and help you use medical aids, hearing aids, state-of-the-art adaptive home

equipment and other equipment to help you preserve and increase your mobility and independence. Visit our office, with or without an appointment 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. VA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive provider of sensory aides and prosthetic devices. Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system

and referred by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician can receive a full range of services and equipment like: * Artificial limbs and surgical implants, including artificial

joints and pacemakers * Wheelchairs and other medical devices * Aids for Veterans who are blind, have low vision, or are hearing impaired * Adaptive equipment and modifications to make your

vehicle or home more accessible * Other devices and services to help increase your mobility, dignity, and independence * Clothing allowance for Veterans with devices that damage their

clothing RADIOLOGY We use imaging to help screen for, diagnose, and treat illness and injury. We provide X-rays and other imaging technologies. Visit our office, with or without an

appointment 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 offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions. Our

services include: * X-ray * Ultrasound * Computer tomography (CT) * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 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. Visit our office, by appointment only 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 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

telehealthhttps://telehealth.va.gov/ 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 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. Our primary care providers 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 tests * Mental health care and counseling * Lifestyle

wellness services * Menopause treatment, including hormonal therapy * Family planning, contraceptive care, and infertility evaluation Learn more and connect with a Women Veterans Program

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