United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

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Contacting a Patient

If you come to visit a patient, please see our maps for directions and parking locations. You may also wish to review our visiting hours and policies page.

If you would like to send a card, gift or flowers to a patient, the mailing address is:

Patient Name (Patient Room Number)
c/o VA Medical Center
4646 John R Street
Detroit,MI 48201

For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center at (313) 576-1000 (or 1-800-511-8056), and press zero for operator.

Telephone Care

Please contact our telephone care line if you need medical advice, have a question about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment. Your location determines which number to use.

  • Within Detroit metro area: (313) 576-1000
  • Outside of the Detroit calling area:
    Toll-free 1-800-511-8056
  • If you are sick and wish to speak to a nurse, press 1.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at any of the numbers listed on our appointments page, or visit My HealtheVet.

Patient Advocate

If you have a compliment, complaint, or other issue which you believe requires resolution, please contact one of our patient representatives. Their contact information is available on our customer service page.

Compensation and Pension

To speak with someone in compensation and pension, call the Medical Center at (313) 576-1000 (or 1-800-511-8056), then dial ext. 63225, 65722 or 63910.

Release of Information

If you need to get information from your medical records, please contact our Release of Information Office.

Inquiry Routing and Information System

VA has established an inquiry routing and information system which provides answers to frequently-asked questions. You may also use this system to submit a comment, question, or concern.

News Media

Members of the news media should contact our Public Affairs Officer at (313) 576-1000, ext 63340.

Webmaster

To report problems with this website, please contact the Webmaster.


Contact Us

VA Medical Center
4646 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 576-1000
Toll -free: 
 1-800-511-8056

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Related Links

Facility Map
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