Lakeland VA Clinic
Features: Primary care services for veterans in Polk County. Ancillary services including Nursing, Dietetics, Laboratory, Audiology, Radiology, Social Work and Psychology. Handicapped Accessible: full access for all veterans. Personal Care: Highly qualified primary care providers, specialty care referrals to the VA Medical Center in Tampa Prescriptions: Routine prescriptions processed through the mail or My HealtheVet.
Location and contact information
- Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
- Your care partner is welcome (no other visitors).
- Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
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Address
Phone numbers
Clinical hours
- Mon: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Sun: Closed
Prepare for your visit
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Cost: Free
Wheelchair availability: Lakeland VA Clinic campus has wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.
Van services for Veterans
DAV vans
Hours: 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 services
Coming soon!
Local transportation services
Coming soon!
Other services
Coming soon!
Beneficiary travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
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Health services offered here
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Advice nurse
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
The registered nurses on our Nurse Advice Line provide you and your family with helpful medical advice and free, confidential answers to many of your health care questions. Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, our nurses can:
- Help you manage many of your basic health care needs
- Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition
- Discuss your health care concerns and help you decide the best way to handle them
- Offer improved access to VA services
Audiology and speech
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services, VA compensation and pension examinations, and screening for employee hearing conservation. We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services like:
- Hearing and balance evaluations
- Selection, management, and repair of hearing aids and assistive listening device assessments
- Evaluation, programming, and management of cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants
- Evaluation and treatment for auditory processing disorder
- Services that help with speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive communication, swallowing, stuttering, and laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx, which contains your vocal cords)
Laboratory and pathology
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
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
My HealtheVet coordinator
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
My HealtheVet is a web-based tool you can use to manage your care and improve your health from your computer or mobile device. You can access your personal health records and use tools to manage your care through our My HealtheVet online system. You can also use My HealtheVet to refill your prescriptions, track appointments, and read informative health articles. If you need help using My HealtheVet, you can contact our coordinator by phone or in person. With My HealtheVet, you can:
- Ask questions and exchange secure online messages with your VA health care team
- Check your lab and test results
- Refill your prescriptions, track delivery, and view a list of your medications
- Keep track of your VA medical appointments and get email reminders
- View, download, or print a copy of your VA medical records
- Enter or update your personal information
Nutrition, food, and dietary care
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:
- Cardiovascular and heart health
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
- Eating disorders and digestive health
- Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
- Weight management
Pharmacy
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Our pharmacy provides you and other Veterans with convenient, efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies. You can:
- Pick up new prescriptions in person
- Refill prescriptions online and by phone or mail
- Safely dispose of medicines
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.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
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
- Womens health care
- Radiology
- Social services
- Telehealth
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.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Our psychology teams offer consultation, evaluation, and treatment to help with a range of mental and behavioral health problems like:
- Depression (including sadness and grief), anxiety (including worry and nervousness), and personality disorders
- Addictive behaviors and substance abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related stress disorder
- Emotional issues like anger management and relationship challenges
- Confused thinking, memory problems, and invasive thoughts or ideas
- Aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Social work
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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
Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Social work is integral to health care. We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness, and find VA community resources to meet your needs like:
- Home health services
- Legal services
- Transportation
- Community living