Title

Rheumatology at VA Shreveport health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Arthritis and joint conditions
Common conditions
arthritis, Crohn's disease, gout, lupus
Description

Our team cares for and treats Veterans with joint and autoimmune conditions.

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

Rheumatology

Rheumatology provides diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the joints, soft tissues, and connective tissues. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, timely and state-of-the-art rheumatology care to the Veteran population. Some of these rheumatic conditions include:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Lupus
  • Vasculitis
  • Myositis

We also treat regional musculoskeletal problems. Patient cases are managed by a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Services: Appointments with the department of Rheumatology require a referral by your primary care provider.

Facility descriptions

Rheumatology - Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Arthritis and joint conditions
Common conditions
arthritis, Crohn's disease, gout, lupus
Description

Our team cares for and treats Veterans with joint and autoimmune conditions.

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

Rheumatology

Rheumatology provides diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the joints, soft tissues, and connective tissues. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, timely and state-of-the-art rheumatology care to the Veteran population. Some of these rheumatic conditions include:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Lupus
  • Vasculitis
  • Myositis

We also treat regional musculoskeletal problems. Patient cases are managed by a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Services: Appointments with the department of Rheumatology require a referral by your primary care provider.

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Services Admin
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
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On
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Services Admin