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

BOISE VA Medical Center

Contact Us

DeWayne Hamlin, Director (208) 422-1000
Grant Ragsdale, Acting Associate Director (208) 422-1000
Anne Palma, MD, Acting Chief of Staff (208) 422-1000
Gail J. Collier, RN, MSN, CNA, Nurse Executive (208) 422-1000

Our administrative hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Emergencies are seen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (866) 437-5093  



Patient Advocate: (208) 422-1034

Contacting a Patient
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
500 W. Fort Street
Boise, Idaho 83702

For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center at 422-1000 (or 1-866-437-5093).

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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.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Within Boise metro area: 422-1000
  • Outside of the Boise calling area:
    Toll-free 1-866-437-5093
  • If you are sick and wish to speak to a nurse, press 4.

Evenings and Weekends

  • Dial 208-422-1000 press 4
  • Toll free 1-866-437-5093

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

Compensation and Pension
To speak with someone in compensation and pension, call the Medical Center at 208-422-1254.  Out of area calls may dial toll free 1-866-437-5093, ext 1-1254

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 Office at 208-422-1175.

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

Boise, Idaho VAMC

Toll Free

(866) 437-5093

Main Switch Board

(208) 422-1000

Admitting

(208) 422-1109

Dental Clinic

(208) 422-1389

Eye Clinic

(208) 422-1072

Patient Advocate

(208) 422-1034

OIF/OEF Contact

(208) 422-1000 Ext 7272

Physical Therapy

(208) 422-1368

Specialty Clinic

(208) 422-1226

Business & Eligibility

(208) 422-1096/1220/1224

Firms or Teams

Blue  

(208) 422-1138

Gold

(208) 422-1335

Purple

(208) 422-1310

Red

(208) 422-1154

Silver

(208) 422-1005

Community Based Outpatient Clinics

Caldwell, Idaho

(208) 454-4820

Twin Falls, Idaho

(208) 732-0959

Behavioral Health Clinics

Boise VAMC

(208) 422-1108

Salmon, Idaho

(208) 756-8515