Contacting a Patient

If you come to visit a patient, please see our maps for directions. 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
1601 Brenner Avenue,  
Salisbury, NC 28144

For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center at 704-638-9000 (or 1-800-469-8262).

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. Please contact your Primary Care team or the Emergency Department.  Please dial 704-638-9000, then the extension, or 1-800-469-8262, then the extension.

• Purple Team                     3352
• Blue Team                       3385
• Green Team                     3384
• Bronze Team                    3378
• Silver Team                      3354
• Women's Clinic                 4398
• Emergency Department      3470 (24 hours/7days a week)
  

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please contact Central Scheduling at ext 4503, or visit our  appointments page, or visit My HealtheVet.

Patient Advocate

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

Release of Information

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

Transition Assistance for Returning Soldiers - OEF/OIF

VAMC Salisbury provides specialized assistance and a seamless transition for veterans who have served in Operation Enduring or Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) and their families through the adjustment process of pre-and post-deployment. 

• Debra A. Volkmer, LCSW, Coordinator, OIF/OEF Program    Phone: 704-638-9000 ext. 4790
• Nancy Hauck, MSW, P-LCSW, OIF/OEF Case Manager, Phone:  704-638-9000 ext. 3139

Minority Veterans Program Coordinator

The Minority Veterans Program Coordinator is Andrew (Andy) C. Roberts.  His phone number is 704-638-9000 ext. 2230.  The Minority Veterans Program goals are to increase local awareness of minority veteran related issues and promote the use of VA benefits, programs, and services by minority veterans.

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, Carol Waters at (704) 638-3343.

Facility Web Manager

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