United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Boston Healthcare System

Worcester Community Based Outpatient Clinic

The Worcester clinic was established after the end of World War II in 1946 as one of 18 VA field offices in Massachusetts. The Worcester clinic has been located at its new site since May 18, 1993. The clinic offers ample free parking and is accessible via public transportation. Shuttle service is available between the clinic and the West Roxbury Campus.

Key Contacts

Steven Cohen, Business Manager

Services Provided and/or Arranged through the Clinic

  • Primary Care
  • Optometry
  • Cardiology
  • Mental Health
  • Neurology
  • Podiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology
  • Geriatrics
  • Laboratory Test
  • Physical Therapy
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Preventive services such as annual flu and pneumonia shots
  • Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Pharmacy
  • Preventive Health

Advantages

  • Veterans will have one primary care provider to coordinate care on an ongoing basis.
  • Veterans can receive primary medical care closer to home and don't have to travel to one of the three main campuses.
  • Veterans will still be eligible for specialty outpatient care, inpatient care and all other entitlements through the VA Boston Healthcare System.

Directions

From Route 495: Take Exit 25B onto Route 290 West. Continue to Exit 20 marked "Lincoln Street" heading north on Route 70. Clinic will be 0.8 miles on the right.

From Route 290 heading West: Take Exit 20 marked "Lincoln Street" heading north on Route 70. Clinic will be 0.8 miles on the right.

From Route 290 heading East: Take Exit 21 marked "Plantation Street". Take a left at the bottom of the exit ramp heading north on Plantation Street. At the 1st set of lights, take a left onto Lincoln Street. Clinic will be 0.3 miles on the left.

From Route 9: Take a right onto Plantation Street heading north (near UMass Medical Center). Continue 2.7 miles to the fourth set of traffic lights. Take a left at the lights onto Lincoln Street. Clinic will be 0.3 miles on the left at 605 Lincoln Street.

Parking

  • Free on premises

Visitor Information

Worcester Outpatient Clinic

605 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (508) 856-0104
Fax: (508) 856-7425

Hours

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Monday - Friday

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