United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Central California Health Care System

Contact Us

Contacting a Patient

If you come to visit a patient, please see our visitor information page.

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

Patient Name (Patient Room Number)
c/o VA Central California Health Care System
2615 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703

For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center at 559-225-6100 (or 888-826-2838).

Telephone Care (for patients)

Please contact our telephone care line if you need medical advice, have a question about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment. Your location determines which number to use.

Within Fresno metro area: 559-228-6933
Outside of the Fresno calling area: Toll-free 888-826-2838

Schedule an Appointment

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

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.

Former Prisoners of War

Our Former Prisoners of War Advocate can provide special assistance to former POWs.  Contact John Sulin at (559) 228-6970.

Compensation and Pension

To speak with someone in compensation and pension, call the Medical Center at 559-225-6100 x5439.

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 - IRIS - 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 559-225-6100 x5135.


Contact Us
 
  Toll-free number
  888-826-2838
   
  Fresno Medical Center
  (559) 225-6100
  2615 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
  Hospital Visiting Hours:
Monday-Sunday,
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Clinic Hours:
Monday-Friday,
8:00 am - 4:30 pm,
excluding holidays
  Cafeteria Hours
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
   
  Merced Clinic 
  (209) 381-0105
  340 E Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95340
  Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday,
7:30 am - 4:00 pm,
excluding holidays
   
  Oakhurst Clinic 
  (559) 683-5300
  40597 Westlake Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
  Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday,
7:30 am - 4:00 pm,
excluding holidays
   
  Tulare Clinic 
  (559) 684-8703
  1050 N. Cherry Street
Tulare, CA 93274
  Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday,
7:30 am - 4:00 pm,
excluding holidays