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Amputation care - West Roxbury VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

If you face or have had an amputation, our team will support you with thoughtful, compassionate care.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
amputation
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

If you’ve had a major limb removed, our specialists can create a health care plan to help you to live independently. Our support services include:

  • Physical, occupational and recreational therapy
  • Nutrition, wellness and mental health counseling
  • Prosthetic support to help you choose your artificial limb and use it effectively
  • Orthotic support and services
  • Limb loss education and training to help you with daily living, like coping techniques, mobility tips, driving skills and scar care
  • Medical and surgical consultations with other specialties
  • Weekly Amputation Care Clinic, Wednesdays and the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the West Roxbury Campus

  • Telehealth Amputation Care Clinic for Veterans who receive their primary care from other facilities in VA New England health care

  • Monthly Amputation Support Group, the first Thursday of each month at West Roxbury Campus, from 10-11 a.m. occurring virtually for Veterans with limb loss, their family members and caregivers

  • Amputation Peer Visitor Program is available throughout your care

  • Adaptive sports and recreational therapy programs

Learn more about the VA amputation system of care

Appointments
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Inpatient and outpatient Amputation Care Services are available at West Roxbury. Call us with any questions.
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
857-203-5876
Label
Amputation Specialty Program - West Roxbury
Service location
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United States

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Hours
Monday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm inpatient only
Sunday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm inpatient only
Contact info
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