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"The Providence VA Medical Center PVAMC is dedicated to providing Veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts with high-quality health care, across the full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology. The PVAMC system consists of the medical center, located at 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, R.I., and community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs in Middletown, R.I., New Bedford, Mass., and Hyannis, Mass. Together, the facilities comprise more than 1,600 full-time equivalent employees, and serve more than 36,000 Veterans. A primary care provider coordinates each patient's medical care, patient education needs and referrals to any of the medical center’s 32 subspecialty clinics."
Address: Army Rd, Providence, RI 02908, USA
Phone: (800) 488-8244
State: Rhode Island
County: Providence County
City: Valley
Zip Code: 02908


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The Providence VA Medical Center surprises me every time I go there. Let me just say that the parking garage is a huge help because before you'd have to trawl the lot to find a patient that was leaving so you can get a good spot. But the real bright spot to the VA today was the kind hello and good mornings as you walk past the security guard station. All of the security guards were saying hello, good morning, and have a nice day to all who entered and exited the facility. The next beacon was the phlebotomistI didn't get her name, but she is short, brown hair and glasses. I asked her if she could get me in before my 930 appointment, and she said yes. Before I knew it my name was called and she took me to the back got done vials, asked my last name and social and then voila was drawing my blood. She was so professional and courteous that I had to make small talk. She told me she worked upstairs yesterday. I told her she should give a class to anyone looking to learn how to draw blood. Again I'm not sure what her name was, but she deserves a thank you, pat on the back, or at least a cup of coffee for just being who she is. <- fantastic!
Urgent care/ emergency is awful. Went multiple times 6/8 times over a year+ very sick, to only be sent home. Turns out, it was cancer. Could’ve Cost me my life. Other times sat in waiting area for 3 hours not even being checked in. INTERNET awful, awful, awful. When I was admitted, 3 channels to watch on Tv. Spanish and children stations. I will say, once admitted and being treated for my problems, care was very good and Dr. Was very professional no complaints there. If you need a stay at this hospital, bring a book.
Providence VA Hospital has got to be the worst healthcare system I've ever seen. They give you phone numbers that don't work. They lost my MRI scans twice - I had to go back to the imaging center twice to get them. But this is the worst: I've got cervical spine issues from previous surgeries. One day I had severe spasms, lost control of my car, climbed the curb and nearly hit a group of people. I called the VA as I was scared ... a nurse called me back, I explained the problem and he said the doctor would call me back but no one ever did. I had to get my own primary care doctor and get a referral to a specialist outside of their system. I had asked for a new doctor and they said they'd send me the paperwork ... they never did. If you value you life .... GO ELSEWHERE
My experience with Providence VAMC can be defined with one word- negligence. I was completely conscious and communicating with surgical staff during my last colonoscopy which included polyp removal. I would not trust being put under again by the VA if they can't get such a routine procedure right. For nine years I was prescribed Seroquel, which closed my sinuses completely, leaving me in nightly panic every night for three weeks before I found a medication that relieved those symptoms. I relied on it for nine years, even the the indications stated to use no more than two days in a row. Despite my many complaints, it took seven years for those symptoms to be addressed and I ultimately discovered the cause myself inadvertantly just before preparing to undergo what would have been a useless and invasive surgery on my nose. I felt stupid that it took so long to figure it out, but what does it say about my care givers? I have had Lyme Disease since spring 2020. I have had two 'critical high' positive tests and two that proved to be false negatives. I had and still have a list of chronic and severe symptoms, not one of which has been addressed by the VA. I was tested positive in 9/2022 despite the VA's negative result a couple months earlier. I never received follow-ups after false negative test or after finishing medication, and my first antibiotic dose was half of the standard. After my last dose of VA-prescribed antibiotics, it took three requests and a four page letter to the Office of the Patients' Advocate to get a retest - a false negative test that was not cleared or approved by the FDA and was not conclusive for blood samples but only for plasma samples. I never received a follow up. I still suffer today from internal symptoms. The VA's healthcare isn't suitable for inmates, never mind disabled veterans and former public servants like myself.
I have had very mixed experiences here. Some amazing staff that listened and really wanted to help. Powerades abusive jerks who took pleasure in triggering a flash back. It's the usual mixed bag of garbage the VA gives you these days. They force the patients to wear masks under COVID protocols. They prevent patients from having companions while receiving care under COVID guidelines. But I did not see a single staff member wearing a mask nor a face mask nor taking any COVID preventive steps on themselves. They prevented my companion from joining me but did not offer me a sign language interpreter even when informed of my profound deafness and that my hearing aids were broken. Yet when I did not respond or I did not understand they ER staff on my second visit became very abusive and did everything they could to trigger a flashback so they could put me in the non-compliant category and get rid of me. if you are a combat veteran and if you have any other option don't go there .
To long to get in to see doctors, almost like you need to have outside PCP an pay for immeidate help without having to wait hours. Very unfortunate for our Veterans.
Subpar health insurance with employees who are their just to collect a check. They aren't there to take of our heroes. Which then turns into bad service. Getting meds a hassle. Things I've experienced with this VA have been a nightmare... So glad I fought for the people their and get treated like a number. No personal relationship with your Dr. He won't even look at your chart to see your history. He will want you to do his job and tell him. Like he can't read.... A DISABLED VETERAN
I am very pleased with the quality of the care and the time that they spend addressing my issues. Thank you VAMC Providence!
I consider myself very familiar with the VA medical system. I've been in treatment from my injuries since my blast consistently since 2014. None of my past diagnosis mean a thing here.. The gastro department here refuses to talk to the neurology department. For someone who has a traumatic brain Injury this is very important. I've been in inpatient facilities and other hospitals where's it's taken years for specialists and doctors working together to come up with a diagnosis and plan. I then move here where a student gives me a diagnosis in minutes with a prescription.. Im almost bed ridden now and have to move to another VA because of it.. I've been treated unprofessionally by my case managers where I've brought up past records and been laughed at as if I was making things up. .. Just recently they can now see my records and after almost 4 years with my health in horrible decline I now have more problems than I came here with. The blame was placed again on me for not doing a proper transfer of care. They had months of advance notice because this wasn't my first time going to a new VA. Constant blame and no accountability. Even with my records now available I'm deeply disturbed by the fact I have rarely seen a real doctor here and just see students. This place may be great for your normal aging veterans but if you have serious injuries or anything to complicated I wish you the best. Some other better facilities include Pittsburgh VA and Richmonds Va where I have received top notch care. Good luck
This facility is outstanding. They run efficiently and are courteous to all who come for care. I have received world class care from the doctors and staff. Always friendly and willing to listen.
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