Veterans Affairs

2 hours until my wife got seen. She’s been back there for another 2 hours. No one else in the waiting room tonight. Makes you wonder how many people are on staff at the ER. You wonder how the VA has such a bad rep? You could literally die waiting to be seen or to be heard from while waiting in the ER. Ugh!

The Southern Tucson Arizona VA HOSPITAL IS Not as Good As It IS Rated. MY relative who served two terms in The Vietnam War, and Retired as An Army Sergeant, was Ignored by The Southern Tucson Arizona Va Hospital, after suffering a stroke and paralysis. My Relative was originally seen on an outpatient basis for many years. When family members asked for admittance to this facility for other chronic medical needs including Cardiac, prostate cancer, and internal bleeding, the hospital refused his need to be admitted as an inpatient and also refused to fund Veterans Nursing home services. My Relative was honorably discharged, and did have a disability rating from serving during war time. I believe it is time to call for The President Of The United states to «CLEAN HOUSE» of this «FEDERAL HOSPITAL». I Almost forgot to Mention ! My Relative Succumbed (DIED). SHAME ON ALL OF YOU AT THE SOUTHERN TUCSON ARIZONA VETERANS HOSPITAL.

I volunteered at the VA when I was in college in 1995 and it was a very humbling experience. I remember it as very dark and depressing.
After my release from active duty, I moved back to Arizona and went without insurance for a time before someone clued me into the VA. I honestly had NO idea that, as a disabled veteran, I was eligible. Boy, has this place changed in the last ten (or so) years!!!
So, about three years ago, I started using the services at SAVAHCS. I have a primary care doctor and see several specialists. Like others have said, I rarely have a problem getting an appointment. The follow-​ups can take a while but the doctors are very attentive (and rarely seem to rush through appointments). The place is bright and always bustling with activity.
It’s been interesting to go to the VA as a younger person. When I first started going there — everyone thought I was someone’s granddaughter or daughter but now I see more people my age utilizing the facility.
The staff and administration really seem to care about the patients. Parking is a DREAM. Every spot is covered and there are an abundance of handicapped spots. There are volunteers everywhere you go to help people find their way around (the facility is pretty large, even for a medical center). There are also golf carts which drive through the parking lot from one end of the complex to the other to get people where they need to go easily.
Walking in the first time can be a little intimidating — but don’t hesitate to ask anyone in the hallway for directions.
The only thing that keeps me from giving the VA 5-​stars is the seemingly never-​ending rotation of doctors. I don’t know where they go but I’ve gone through five primary care providers since I started there. It can be frustrating to have to reiterate my issues with each new person. In one instance, I got a note in the mail telling me about the change but several times I made an appointment and showed up and didn’t know the doctor who walked into the room. Other than that, it’s all good.

This place takes great care of my Pops!

The bias against anything associated with the VA is gone after spending time visiting my uncle in the VA center. He is in the rehab center (building 60). The facility is immaculate and well designed. The staff is dedicated to providing excellent care and they seem genuinely happy to be working there. Gorgeous dining room with entertainment at night! Lovely computer room and the rehab rooms are state of the art.
As a family, we appreciate the well thought out signage! It made navigating, inside and out, a pleasure.

Rated in the top ten VA hospitals in the country! I have always received nothing better than the best care there.