United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Health Care Services

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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System has been caring for Louisiana's veterans since 1946. Originally known as the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center, we have grown. There are now eight locations throughout southeast Louisiana providing primary care and mental health services.
Our professional medical staff is located in outpatient clinics in:
We also provide dental care for eligible veterans in Baton Rouge, Mandeville and Metairie, LA.


Today's veterans have a comprehensive benefits package which VA administers through an annual patient enrollment system. The enrollment system is based on priority groups to ensure that health care benefits are readily available to all eligible veterans. You must have the Adobe Reader to open the priority groups listed above. Download the latest free Adobe Reader.


Once you are enrolled, you will be assigned to a primary care team located at one of the system's VA Outpatient Clinics. You can choose the clinic location most convenient for you. Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System also provides specialty care in the following areas:
  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Neurology
  • Ophthamology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Podiatry
  • Pulmonary
  • Rehabilitative Medicine
  • Spinal Cord Injury/Wound Care
  • Urology
  • Vascular and Women Health
Your primary care physician can discuss your treatment needs with you before referring you to one of our specialty care clinics.