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The Plymouth VA Clinic is a convenient healthcare resource for Veterans. The facility not only provides essential primary care, but also access to specialty services through telemedicine,

such as audiology, ophthalmology, pulmonology and dermatology. On-site services feature nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, and mental health counseling. The clinic also offers

audiology services -- including hearing aid fittings and adjustment -- twice a week. Located on the first floor, the clinic is convenient from Route 3, offers ample parking and is accessible

by public transportation.

Hours may vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours.

Wheelchair availability:  Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.

The influenza vaccine can reduce your risk of associated illness and hospitalization, as well as minimize the spread of flu to others who may be at high risk for severe illness from

respiratory infections. Flu shots and COVID boosters are available, just ask your primary care team, or visit one of our walk-in clinics. Learn more about walk-in flu and COVID vaccination

clinics, and see the clinic schedules.

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, such as:

For Veterans with VA issued hearing aids, there is a Hearing Aid Repair walk-in clinic at the Jamaica Plain Campus for hearing aid problems/repairs on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00

a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

You can also call  to request a postage page mailing label be sent to you for repair-by-mail or use one of our repair drop boxes:

Just  place device(s) in a labeled and sealed envelope or bag (not a box- it won't fit inside the drop slot), and include a note with the Veteran’s name, last four digits of SSN, phone

number, return shipping address and a description of problem.

We diagnose and treat medical conditions relating to the skin, hair and nails. Our care and services include:

Our medical center and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. You may even be able to get

certain mental health care if you aren't otherwise eligible for VA health care. Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. Our confidential outpatient services

include individual and group therapy for:

In addition, specialized programs are available for returning Veterans and for women veterans. Inpatient care is also available for Veterans in need of intensive treatment. 

Our residential/transitional programs can provide temporary housing to Veterans while offering treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns.

Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1. Veterans can also the Emergency Department at the West Roxbury Campus 24/7.

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:

To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a consult or call the Nutrition Scheduler at .

At VA Boston, our ophthalmologists provide highly specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients with both routine and complex eye disease.

If you aren't currently being seen by Ophthalmology,  you can be referred by your primary care provider for an initial consultation. If you are already being followed by Ophthalmology please

call the clinic directly at 857-364-5795.

Learn more about our Ophthalmic surgeons at VA Boston health care

Learn more about Ophthalmic [Eye] surgical procedures at VA Boston health care

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease.

If you’re living with or recovering from an injury, illness or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence, we can help. Our physical, occupational and movement therapists

and assistants combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education and training to help you improve your health and quality of life. Our services include:

Kinesiotherapy involves an evaluation and a program of exercise therapy and training to help improve a patient's strength, endurance and mobility.

Occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation program that assists people to live life to its fullest by building skills for a better life.

Physical therapy helps people improve their movement and physical function, manage pain and other chronic conditions, and recover from and prevent injury and chronic disease.

Massage therapy provides clinical services that address a vast array of problems impacting the health and function of patients by promoting circulation of blood and lymph, reliving muscle

tension, alleviating pain and anxiety, promoting sleep, reducing stress and enhancing the general sense of wellness. Learn more about massage therapy at VA Boston.

Some services may be available virtually through VA Video Connect. Ask your care team for details.

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.

Primary Care provides ongoing, routine medical care for patients, such as:

Your primary care team also coordinates many other care and services you may receive, including:

Except for medical emergencies, primary care is provided only through scheduled appointments.

Emergency Services are provided only by the Emergency Department on the West Roxbury campus. However, for urgent conditions that are appropriate to be treated on an outpatient basis in a

primary care clinical setting, same-day or next-day appointments in primary care are available.

The Patient Call Center is a very important part of primary care, providing ready access to the primary care team. Patients may use this system to communicate with the team, receive clinical

advice or answers to questions, request renewal of medications, and to make or change a clinic appointment. All patients enrolled in primary care have access to this service.

To reach the Patient Call Center, dial 1- -- available 24 hours per day.

Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing, including asthma, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory

distress syndrome and sleep apnea.

If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep, our pulmonary (lung) specialists can help! At the VA Boston Healthcare System, we offer inpatient and outpatient consultative services,

pulmonary procedures -- including advanced bronchoscopy -- pulmonary function tests, sleep and allergy evaluations and treatment, and respiratory therapy. We provide education, pulmonary

rehabilitation and treatments, including:

We work closely with our Allergy/Immunology team in the same location. Our sleep specialists diagnose and treat sleep apnea and sleep disorders.

We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:

Mental health services at VA Boston offer same-day access to mental health care for Veterans who need it. Our emergency department on the West Roxbury campus is also open 24/7 for Veterans

with urgent mental health care needs outside of regular business hours.

Additionally, VA offers mobile apps that support many aspects of mental health and wellness. Visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health to learn more. 

Veterans and their loved ones can always call VA’s Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or text 838255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365

days a year.

Telehealth is just one of the virtual care technologies we offer. Click here  to learn more about Connected Care resources, which offer greater convenience and empower you to take charge of

your health care from the comfort of your home. 

We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers. We offer video conferencing, home telehealth services, and store-and-forward telehealth

that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities. We offer telehealth visits with providers in specialties such as:

Partner with your healthcare team to explore what matters most to you and develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs and goals. 

Ask your healthcare team for a referral or call 857-203-4876.

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.

Our women's health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages. Our primary care providers specialize in women’s health and work closely with specialists in

gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery and breast illness. Our services for women Veterans include:

Learn more and connect with the Women Veterans Program Manager. 

The Women Veterans Call Center provides women Veterans information about VA services and resources, benefits and eligibility. The toll-free line is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

– 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please see the Women Veterans Call Center website or call 855-VA-WOMEN -- . Call, chat or text are all available.