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Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC
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Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, mental health services, post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, treatment for substance abuse, cardiology, oncology, military sexual trauma, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston.
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Get address and hours, parking and transportation information, and health services offered at Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System
COVID-19 guidelines
COVID-19 health protection: Levels high
  • Everyone must wear a mask and practice physical distancing.
  • We may screen you for COVID-19 symptoms at the entrance.
  • Approved visitors only. Ask your care team who can visit.
  • Ask your team about phone or video appointment options.

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

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Normal services and hours
Locations and contact information
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Facility Locator API ID
vha_534
Address

109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401-5799
United States

Phone Number
843-577-5011
Mobile
FALSE
Mental Health Phone
843-789-7311
Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
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Parking

Free parking is available to all patients and visitors of the Charleston VAMC. On-site parking, and shuttle services are available. Please visit our Parking page for more information.

Cost: Free

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

Transportation services and schedules

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 Service

There is an off-site parking lease located at 41 Folly Rd. near Porter Gaud School (shown as P6 on the map on our parking page). The offsite parking provides 600 parking spaces, a covered non-smoking shelter, and shuttles that run from 4:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays. Shuttles run every five minutes during peak hours of 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 - 5:30 p.m., and run every 15 minutes at other times of the day. The shuttle service is designed to ensure that rides to and from the VAMC are available when you need them.

Beneficiary travel

Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport. 

Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits

Lodging for patients and families

Fisher House

A place for visiting families to stay, free of charge, while their loved ones receive inpatient medical care.

Please visit our Fisher House page for more information.

Visit Charleston

The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has up-to-date listings for area hotels, as well as activities, transportation, restaurants, shops and more.

https://www.charlestoncvb.com/

Health services at Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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