Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive
Our University Drive campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including hearing care, sleep studies, cardiac surgery and oncology referral centers, and more. Get address and hours, parking and transportation information, and health services offered at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive.
Location and contact information
Address
Phone numbers
Clinical hours
- Mon: 24/7
- Tue: 24/7
- Wed: 24/7
- Thu: 24/7
- Fri: 24/7
- Sat: 24/7
- Sun: 24/7
Prepare for your visit
Select a topic to learn more.
Cost: Free
On the busiest days, we require the use of our free valet service. To account for this, please allow extra time before your appointment.
Wheelchair availability: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive has wheelchairs available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.
Van services for Veterans
DAV vans
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., individual van schedules vary
We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments.
Non-DAV van services
Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans.
Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county
Shuttle service at University Drive
Cost: Free
Schedule: Monday through Friday, except holidays
See complete shuttle schedule
Shuttle routes serving this location
University Drive – Heinz
University Drive – Fisher House
Local transportation services
Port Authority of Allegheny County
Bus
Light rail
ACCESS paratransit, serving people with limited mobility
Other services
Paratransit service (p.r.n. Health Service): 412-824-2181 or 1-800-860-8222
Transcare ambulance: 412-373-0200
Additional travel options
See our printable transportation guide for an extensive list of transportation options from across the region, including VA shuttles, taxi companies, and local transit services in many counties. It also includes information on shuttle services to University Drive from other VA facilities in the region.
Beneficiary travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
Hours
Lobby entrance: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
General visiting: Visitation is restricted at this time because of the coronavirus. For the most up-to-date information, see VAPHS Operating Status.
Behavioral health inpatient wards
By appointment in Behavioral Health between 1 and 2 p.m. and 6 and 7:30 p.m. Visits limited to 30 minutes.
Critical care
Visiting hours are individualized to meet the needs of the patient, family and caregivers.
Post-anesthesia recovery
Generally, visitors are not permitted. The doctor or nurse may make an exception.
Visitor policies
Help keep COVID-19 out of our facility.
- Do not visit if you are sick - If you have a cold, cough, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches or fever, please do not come into the facility.
- Clean your hands - Clean hands with sanitizer before entering and after leaving.
Visitors are not permitted to stay overnight in the medical center itself. Here are some other options.
Accommodations solely for Veterans and families
VA Hoptel and lodging program
Temporary overnight lodging for eligible Veterans for outpatient medical procedures.
More info
Phone: 412-360-6233
Fisher House
A place for visiting families to stay, free of charge, while their loved ones receive inpatient medical care.
More info: http://www.pittsburghfisherhouse.org/
Phone: 412-360-2032
Family House
A special home away from home for patients and/or families who travel to Pittsburgh for treatment of serious or life-threatening illnesses. Family House has four locations in the area.
More info: http://www.familyhouse.org/
Phone: 412-647-7777
Nearby hotels
When booking, ask for the hospital rate. Many hotels have shuttle service to VA hospitals. Check with the hotel you’re staying at.
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Courtyard by Marriott, Shadyside
412-683-3113 or 1-800-228-9290 -
Hampton Inn, University Center
412-329-4969 or 1-800-426-7866 -
Quality Inn, University Center
412-683-6100 or 1-877-424-6423 -
Shadyside Inn All Suites Hotel
412-441-4444 or 1-800-767-8483
NOTE: These links are provided for your convenience only. VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System does not endorse and is not responsible for the content on the linked web sites.
Visit Pittsburgh
The official tourism and promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County has up-to-date listings for area hotels, as well as activities, transportation, restaurants, shops and more. http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/
Food and drink
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot Café
Serving hot and cold entrees, beverages and desserts.
Ground floor
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed weekends
VCS Patriot Brew (Starbucks)
Serving a variety of pastries, light sandwiches and beverages.
First floor
To the right of Release of Information.
Hours
Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Vending machines
Drinks and snacks are available around the clock.
Banking
VA Pittsburgh Employees Federal Credit Union
Retail
The Patriot Store
A full-service retail store with such products as electronics, cosmetics, toiletries, and clothing. Purchases are tax-free.
Ground floor
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Veterans have access to traditional library services at University Drive:
- Newspapers, books and magazines
- Internet access
- Assistance with researching and reference
- Borrowing books
- Veteran and family consumer health materials
Consolidation building
2nd floor
Phone:
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Building 29
Second floor
Hours: 24/7
Chaplains
When you’re admitted, you can request or decline visits by a VA chaplain. Our chaplains provide spiritual, pastoral, and emotional care for you and your family, in accordance with your own beliefs and practices. This includes locating clergy or religious leaders in the community for needs that our chaplain staff cannot meet.
Interfaith chapel
The chapel is open to anyone at any time for quiet meditation and reflection. The chapel also hosts regularly scheduled services for many denominations. Services are recorded and broadcast at University Drive on channel 81.
Learn how to request chaplain services during your stay at VA Pittsburgh.
Use these maps to help you get around the campus.
Other services at VA Pittsburgh health care
Health services offered here
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Addiction and substance use care
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.
Phone
Center for Treatment of Addictive Disorders (CTAD)
Consolidation building First floor, Check-in area 3Residential program
Outpatient program
Service 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. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sun. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
Phone
Opioid Substitution Therapy Clinic
Building 1 First floorPhone
Service Hours
- Mon. 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
- Tue. 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
- Wed. 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
- Thu. 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
- Fri. 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Our Center for Treatment of Addictive Disorders (CTAD) offers both residential and outpatient treatment for substance use problems. Some of our services include:
- Alcohol screening
- Abuse counseling
- Outpatient detox
- Opiate abuse counseling, suboxone therapy, and polysubstance abuse counseling
- Pre-operative evaluations
- Management of care for patients who require opiate therapy for pain control and who need close follow-up and monitoring
Audiology and speech
Common conditions: tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, vestibular conditions, swallowing conditions
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.
Phone
Phone
Location
Consolidation Building Second floorPhone
Phone
Service 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
- Hearing and balance evaluations
- Hearing aid selection, management, and repair, and assistive listening device assessments
- Evaluation, programming, and management for cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants
- Auditory processing evaluations and treatment
- Speech pathology services that help with speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive communication, swallowing, stuttering, and laryngectomy
COVID-19 vaccines
Common conditions: coronavirus, COVID-19
Appointments
Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time. As the supply of vaccine increases, we'll work with our care teams to let Veterans know their options.
Phone
Main Phone
By appointment only. Your VA health care team will contact you if you're eligible to get a vaccine during this time.
- COVID-19 vaccines for eligible Veterans and staff
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA Pittsburgh health care
Cardiology
Common conditions: heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, angina, vascular diseases
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sat. On call
- Sun. On call
On call 24/7
We perform non-invasive tests and minimally invasive cardiac catheterizations in state of the art lab facilities, and we treat you with the most effective medications. Our doctors can provide:
- Evaluation for coronary heart disease, heart valve disease, and heart defects
- Determining how well blood flows through heart vessels or the cause of heart failure
- Non-surgical or minimally invasive operations to open and support heart vessels, such as balloon angioplasty or stents
- Non-invasive monitoring to look for changes in heart rhythm
Chiropractic
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 provide non-pharmacologic options such as spinal manipulation, therapeutic exercises and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Critical care
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
Location
Main hospital, Building 13E Critical Care Unit
4E Medical ICU
3A Surgical ICU
5A Step Down Unit
Service Hours
- Mon. 24/7
- Tue. 24/7
- Wed. 24/7
- Thu. 24/7
- Fri. 24/7
- Sat. 24/7
- Sun. 24/7
- Treatment for complications from surgery
- Treatment related to accidents or infections
- Care for severe breathing problems
- A Step Down Unit for patients recently discharged from critical care or who need greater care than a standard medical unit.
Dermatology
Common conditions: psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, acne, rosacea, allergic skin diseases, ulcers
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 Suite CPhone
Service Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
We offer regular clinic visits and dermatologic surgery for Veterans. Our three full-time and six part-time board-certified dermatologists provide:
- Treatment of medically necessary skin conditions, including skin cancer and rashes
- Referrals for complex conditions
- Teledermatology, which provides patients with quick access to expert opinions
Emergency care
Appointments
In an emergency, you do not need an appointment. Call 911 or walk in.
Phone
Location
Building 1 First FloorEmergency services
Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 24/7
- Tue. 24/7
- Wed. 24/7
- Thu. 24/7
- Fri. 24/7
- Sat. 24/7
- Sun. 24/7
We treat patients daily for a broad spectrum of emergencies. These include:
- Life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention
- Mental health conditions
Gastroenterology
Common conditions: acid reflux, fatty liver, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, and cancer screening
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.
Scheduling or canceling
Outpatient gastrointestinal (GI) clinics
Main hospital, Building 1 8-WestPhone
Service Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
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.
Scheduling or canceling
GI outpatient procedure lab
Main Hospital, Building 1 3-West, ASU Check in areaScheduling or canceling
Procedure/preparation questions
Service Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Staff in our gastroenterology department can provide the following treatments:
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Manometry studies
- Endoscopic ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Small bowel capsule endoscopy
- 24-hour pH studies
Geriatrics
Common conditions: memory problems, sleep problems, falls, bone loss, weight loss
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.
Phone
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
Research Office Building, Building 30Phone
Service 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
Our Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic (GEM) offers outpatient-based comprehensive geriatric assessments and care coordination for you or a senior Veteran in your care. We accept referrals from any doctor. Our team of specialists provides geriatric-specific:
- Medicine and nursing
- Psychology, psychiatry, and social work
- Physical and occupational therapy
Gynecology
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.
Phone
Phone
Women's Health Clinic
Main hospital, Building 1 First floor, Room 1A175Phone
Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. Closed
- Tue. 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Wed. Closed
- Thu. Closed
- Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
We provide evaluation and treatment for:
- Abnormal Pap test
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Infertility
- Pelvic pain
- Gynecologic cancers
HIV/hepatitis care
Common conditions: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis A/B/C
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.
Phone
Location
Building 1 First floor pharmacyPhone
Service Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
We offer compassionate care to patients living with HIV or hepatitis. Services we offer include:
- Hepatitis C screenings
- HIV testing
- HIV counseling
- HIV treatment and prevention care, including PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)
Intimate partner violence support
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.
Phone
Intimate Partner Violence Champion
Phone
Service 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
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.
Phone
National Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline
Phone
TTY
Service Hours
- Mon. 24/7
- Tue. 24/7
- Wed. 24/7
- Thu. 24/7
- Fri. 24/7
- Sat. 24/7
- Sun. 24/7
The Veteran population is at greater risk for experiencing and/or using violence in their intimate relationships than the civilian population. Contact us for help with:
- Emotional intimate partner violence (IPV), which commonly begins before other types of IPV
- Physical IPV
- Sexual IPV, whether by physical force or by trying to convince a partner
- Stalking, which includes continuous unwanted contact, following, talking, or sending things
- Threats of violence
Intimate Partner Violence can affect both men and women. VAPHS has an IPVAP coordinator that can assist Veterans, significant others, and employees who use violence or who experience violence in their relationships connect with VA and community resources. To connect with the IPVAP Coordinator, please call
LGBTQ+ Veteran care
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.
Phone
Phone
Phone
Phone
Our LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality care, handle complaints or concerns you have about your care, and help you get started with any of our services for LGBTQ+ Veterans. These include:
- Mental health services, including psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender confirming surgeries
- Creative arts therapies
- Hormone therapy
- Gender-affirming prosthetics
- HIV and STI testing, counseling, and care, including PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for Veterans at risk for HIV
- Other prevention, screening, wellness, and testing services
Laboratory and pathology
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.
Phone
Location
First and second floorsPhone
Service 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
Our comprehensive laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. We offer:
- Analysis of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for disease management
- Testing for infectious diseases
Mental health care
Common conditions: addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD
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.
Phone
Behavioral health services
Consolidation buildingPhone
Service 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
Some appointments may be available at other hours.
The Behavioral Health Department offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including telehealth appointments. We provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being. Our services are confidential and include:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Tobacco cessation
Military sexual trauma care
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.
Phone
Behavioral Health Services
Consolidation Building (Building 29)MST Coordinator
Service 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
We provide care for military sexual trauma in our mental (behavioral) health clinics. Our services include:
- Counseling
- Psychiatric care
- Walk-in care
Minority Veteran care
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.
Phone
Minority Veterans Program
Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans. We focus on:
- Management of the medical center in their efforts to address the needs of minority Veterans
- The needs of minority Veterans in the local community
- Identifying barriers and creating a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
- Informing Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs
My HealtheVet coordinator
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.
Phone
Registration desk
Building 1 Room 1C-107Phone
Fax
Service Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care
My HealtheVet coordinators provide assistance with My HealtheVet by phone or in person. They can give you:
- Answers to your questions about My HealtheVet
- Help with in-person authentication (IPA), which is required for some features of My HealtheVet (also available in person)
- Help resolving issues with your account
Nephrology
Common conditions: Dialysis, kidney disease, high blood pressure, hypertension
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 7 East, Room 129Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sun. Closed
- Pre End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) education
- Onsite dialysis (inpatient and outpatient) and home dialysis and training (Peritoneal and Hemodialysis)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Home patient monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant care
Nutrition, food, and dietary care
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.
Phone
Main Phone
Service 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
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care
We offer information, resources, and counseling on:
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Heart disease
- Weight gain or loss
- High or low blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal surgery
Ophthalmology
Common conditions: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 1-EastPhone
Service 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
We offer comprehensive evaluation of ocular diseases, including subspecialty services, such as the evaluation and treatment for issues related to:
- Retina
- Cornea
- Glaucoma
- Oculoplastics
Optometry
Common conditions: vision exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 1-EastPhone
Service 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
- Comprehensive evaluation of ocular diseases
- Subspecialty services such as retina, cornea, and glaucoma evaluation and treatment
- Low vision services
- Diabetic eye exams
Orthopedics
Common conditions: arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, tendon and ligament repair, joint replacement
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.
Appointments
Orthopedic surgery
Main hospital, Building 1 2 West Surgical clinics, 6 East Surgical clinicsPhone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Our orthopedics specialists use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Conditions they address include:
- Musculoskeletal trauma
- Degenerative diseases
- Sports injuries
PTSD care
If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and treatment support such as private counseling, group therapy and medication. It’s never too late to get help.
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.
Phone
Location
Consolidation building First floorPhone
Service 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
You can access these treatment options in at least one of our two medical centers:
- Psychiatry (outpatient & inpatient) and psychology
- Homeless Veterans services
- Treatment for Addictive Disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment program
- Psychiatric residential rehabilitation treatment program
- OIF/OEF/OND services
Patient advocates
Appointments
Main Phone
Office of Veterans Experience
Building 1 1st Floor, Rooms 1C108 & 1C109Office of Veterans Experience
Service 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
Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care. They offer help with:
- Patient concerns with the care team
- Advocating for patient and family rights
- Specialist advocacy for Former Prisoners of War, Minority Veterans, and OEF/OIF/OND transitioning Veterans
Pharmacy
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.
Pharmacy
Automated prescription refills (available 24/7)
Pharmacy
Main hospital, Building 1Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sun. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holidays 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
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.
Pharmacy
Automated prescription refills (available 24/7)
VISN 4 Nurse Triage Contact Call Center
VISN 4 Nurse Triage Contact Call Center
Service Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Sat. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sun. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Holidays 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET
- New prescriptions available for in-person pick up
- Refills online and by phone or mail
- Safe disposal of medicines
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Common conditions: pain, stroke, brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 10th floor, Room 10W141APhone
Service 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
- Outpatient physical and occupational therapy
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Blind and low vision services
- Traumatic brain injury/polytrauma services
- Geriatric evaluation & management
- Wheelchair and power mobility services
Podiatry
Common conditions: arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot care, foot deformities, skin and nail conditions
Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries, diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers.
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1Phone
Service 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
- Arthritis care; foot and ankle fracture care
- Repair of cartilage and torn tendons and ligaments
- Injections to reduce pain and swelling
- Joint arthroplasty and replacement
- Minimally invasive surgery; rehabilitation
- Foot health maintenance, including bunion removal, resurfacing, and nail trimming
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.
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.
Phone
Primary Care Services
Building 1 1st Floor, Annex AreaPhone
Service 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
Primary care is offered at all VA Pittsburgh health care facilities. Your primary care team can help coordinate many other services as part of your care, including:
- 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.
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.
Phone
Location
10 West, Room 113Rehabilitation and prosthetics
Service Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Our prosthetics and sensory aids services include the following:
- Artificial limbs
- Wheelchairs
- Aids for the blind and hearing impaired
- Adaptive equipment for vehicles; modifications to make the home handicapped accessible
- Surgical implants
- Other devices and services for mobility, dignity, and independence
Psychiatry
If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatments and medications when needed.
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.
Phone
Location
Consolidation building First floorPhone
Service 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
Our psychiatry teams offer consultation, evaluation and treatment for Veterans dealing with:
- Depression (including sadness and grief) and/or anxiety (including worry and nervousness)
- Addictive behaviors
- Post-traumatic stress disorder and combat related stress disorder
- Emotional problems, such as managing anger, and relationship problems
- Confused thinking, memory problems, and troublesome thoughts or ideas
- Aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Psychology
If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatments and medications when needed.
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.
Phone
Location
Consolidation building First floorPhone
Service 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
Our psychology teams offer consultation, evaluation and treatment for Veterans dealing with:
- Depression (including sadness and grief) and/or anxiety (including worry and nervousness)
- Addictive behaviors
- Post-traumatic stress disorder and combat related stress disorder
- Emotional problems, such as managing anger, and relationship problems
- Confused thinking, memory problems, and troublesome thoughts or ideas
- Aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Radiology
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.
Appointments
Radiology
Service 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
- Xrays
- Ultrasounds
- Computer Tomography (CT)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Recreation and creative arts therapy
We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.
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.
Phone
Behavioral Health, Medical Office
Women's Health ClinicPhone
Inpatient and outpatient referrals
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care
Recreation and Creative Arts Therapists (Art, Dance Movement, Drama, Music) conduct consult-driven assessments and provide inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth therapeutic interventions with Veterans. Therapist and Veterans collaborate on therapeutic goals to maintain/improve quality of life by identifying core problems, managing symptoms, and rehabilitating to the greatest extent possible. Our services include:
- Dance Movement Therapy for eating disorders, trauma including military sexual trauma, moral injury, pain & mood management
- Drama Therapy for memory care, gender transition, behavioral challenges, pain & mood management
- Music Therapy for hospice/palliative care, memory care, substance abuse, aphasia, sleep disorders, pain & mood management, adaptive music instruction
- Recreation Therapy including adaptive sports, leisure education counseling, life skills management, social skills counseling, community integration/reintegration
- Meaning recreation activities including cognitive skills maintenance, creative arts expression, physical exercise, and social activities
Registry exams
If you were exposed to toxic chemicals or other hazards during your military service, we offer you a free exam. This exam helps you identify potential health risks and helps us monitor issues so we can better serve you.
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.
Phone
Environmental Health Coordinator
Environmental Health Coordinator
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care
Registry exams, services, and care coordination for Veterans exposed to environmental hazards such as:
- Ionizing radiation
- Agent Orange
- Gulf War hazards
- Depleted Uranium (DU)
- Toxic Embedded Fragment (shrapnel)
- Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits
Suicide prevention
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.
Phone
Location
Consolidation building, Building 29 1M-109Suicide prevention
Service 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
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (select 1) for free, private help anytime 24/7.
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators
- Gun safety locks
Surgery
If you are having surgery, we make sure that your procedure and follow-up care are safe and high-quality.
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.
Phone
Surgery service
Main hospital, Building 1 3 WestPhone
Service Hours
- Mon. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tue. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wed. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Thu. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fri. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
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.
Phone
Questions or cancelations prior to surgery
Same Day Surgery Unit, Building 1 3 WestPhone
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh
- General surgery services
- Anesthesia
- Cardiac surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Transplantation
Telehealth
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.
Phone
Phone
Service 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
We use the latest in secure digital technology to provide remote visits with health care providers. Our telehealth technologies include video conferencing, home telehealth (which lets you send us vital health information, like blood pressure readings, over the phone or internet), and store-and-forward telehealth (which helps you send your health information to experts at VA facilities using secure technology). We offer telehealth visits with providers in these fields:
- Mental health
- Retinal care
- Dermatology
- Rehabilitation
- Primary care
Toxic exposure screening
Common conditions: War-related exposure, open burn pit exposure, airborne hazards exposure, Gulf War-related exposure, Gulf War Illness, Agent Orange exposure, radiation exposure, Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure
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.
Get your toxic exposure screening
All Veterans enrolled in VA health care can receive a toxic exposure screening at an upcoming appointment or sooner by contacting a Toxic Exposure Screening Navigator. All enrolled Veterans should receive the screening at least once every five years.
It’s a quick 5-10 minute screening to identify any potential exposures to toxins during your military service. Depending on your response, you may be connected to support and resources, including a review by your primary care team. .
Potential exposures could include:
- Open Burn Pits/Airborne Hazards. Learn more: Air Pollutants - Public Health (va.gov)
- Gulf War-related exposures. Learn more: Gulf War Exposures - Public Health (va.gov)
- Agent Orange. Learn more: Agent Orange - Public Health (va.gov)
- Radiation. Learn more: Radiation - Public Health (va.gov)
- Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure. Learn more: Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination - Public Health (va.gov)
- Other exposures. Learn more: Military Exposures - Public Health (va.gov)
Transplant surgery
We are experts in life-saving transplants, including kidney, liver, heart, lung, small bowel, bone marrow and stem cell.
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.
Phone
Transplantation surgery
Main hospital, Building 1 6 East Clinic/11 WestPhone
- Liver transplants
- Kidney (renal) transplants
- Living donor kidney transplant
- Kidney paired exchange (KPD)
- Small bowel transplant (SBT)
- Live donor liver transplant (LDLT)
Travel reimbursement
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.
Phone
Patient Registration
Building 1Phone
Service Hours
- Mon. 24/7
- Tue. 24/7
- Wed. 24/7
- Thu. 24/7
- Fri. 24/7
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
You can sign up for a travel reimbursement service by visiting the agent cashier at the University Drive or Heinz campus, or at the check-in desk at our outpatient clinics. Our travel reimbursement services include:
- Round-trip transportation services from your home to our facility (beneficiary travel)
- Mileage reimbursement debit card
Learn more about whether you qualify for the VA Beneficiary Travel program
Urology
Common conditions: prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary disorders
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.
Phone
Location
Main hospital, Building 1 2nd floor, room 2A-201Phone
Service 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
We offer various urology procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic procedures for diseases affecting:
- The kidneys
- The bladder
- The urethra
- The male reproductive organs
Women Veteran care
Common conditions: women's primary care, mental health, obstetrics and 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.
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.
mammogram
primary care
Women's Health Center
Building 1Women's Health Coordinator
Maternity Care Coordinator
Service 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
Our women's health program offers women Veterans comprehensive care, including:
- Primary care
- Gynecology
- Maternity care, childbirth education classes, and postpartum support
- Ultrasounds and mammograms
- Mental health care and counseling
- Lifestyle wellness services
Learn more and connect with a Women Veterans Program Manager