United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Boston Healthcare System

Contact Us

Our administrative hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Emergencies are seen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Review our visiting hours and policies page for visitor hours.

Contacting a Patient

If you come to visit a patient, please see our directions page. You may also wish to review our visiting hours and policies page.

If you would like to send a card, gift or flowers to a patient, the mailing address is:

Patient Name (Patient's ward or unit)
c/o VA Boston Healthcare System
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132

For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center operator at (617) 323-7700.

Telephone Care

Please contact our telephone advice line if you need medical advice, have a question about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Within Boston metro area: (617) 323-7700
  • Outside of the Boston calling area:
    Toll-free 1-800-865-3384

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at any of the numbers listed on our appointments page, or visit My HealtheVet.


Former Prisoners of War

Our Former Prisoners of War Advocate can provide special assistance to former POWs. Contact Charles J. Walsh at 617-248-1141.

Patient Representative

If you have a compliment, complaint, or other issue which you believe requires resolution, please contact one of our patient representatives. Their contact information is available on our customer service page.

Compensation and Pension

To speak with someone in compensation and pension, call the Medical Center at (857) 364-5966.

Release of Information

If you need to get information from your medical records, please contact our Release of Information Office.

Inquiry Routing and Information System

VA has established an inquiry routing and information system which provides answers to frequently-asked questions. You may also use this system to submit a comment, question, or concern.

News Media

Members of the news media should contact our Public Affairs Office at (857) 203-5879.

Webmaster

To report problems with this website, please Contact the Webmaster.


Contact Us

VA Boston Healthcare System
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone: (617) 323-7700

Outpatient Clinics

Boston (Causeway Street), Massachusetts
Framingham, MA 
Lowell, Massachusetts
Quincy, Massachusetts

Related Links

Schedule an Appointment 
Contact a Patient Representative 
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