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The Washington DC VA Medical Center Community Clinic Alexandria provides better access to medical care for veterans living in the Northern Virginia area.
The clinic provides basic medical care, preventive care and health education for eligible veterans. Health care is provided and coordinated by a physician and nurse case manager.
If you are assigned to a specialty clinic such as Neurology or Principal Primary Care at the VA Medical Center, you will remain with that group at the Medical Center. Referral services are provided as needed.
The Community Clinic - Alexandria is located in the Northern Virginia Vet Center,6940 South Kings Highway, Suite 208, Alexandria, Virginia 22310.
The Community Clinic - Alexandria is open Tuesdays through Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m. for medical appointments.
The administrative officer is at the clinic five days a week to enroll veterans in the VA health system, make veteran identification cards and schedule clinic appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I make an appointment at the Community Clinic- Alexandria?
A. Veterans may call 703-313-0694 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 pm. to schedule an appointment, for enrollment or to obtain a picture identification card.
Veterans may also call the Medical Center Call Center 202-745-8577 Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 6pm to schedule an appointment or for additional information.
Q. What if I need care when the clinic is closed?
A. If your illness is not life-threatening, call the Medical Advice line and a nurse will advise you on what to do and where to seek medical treatment.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for immediate medical attention.
Q. Who should I call if I have questions about my health care?
A. Call the nurse case manager Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 703-313-0694. At other times you should call the Medical Advice Line nurse at 202-745-8577.
Q. How do I get my prescriptions filled?
A. During your scheduled visit, this will be discussed with you. The first refill on a new prescription will be automatically mailed to you.
For additional refills by mail you must complete and return the pharmacy refill form that is included with the first refill.
Q. If I need an X-ray can it be done at the Community Clinic?
A. If ordered by your doctor, X-rays will be taken at the DeWitt Army Medical Center at Fort Belvoir.
Q. Will there be transportation services to the clinic?
A. Under limited circumstances, transportation may be provided. Call the clinic for more information.
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