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WPMC CLINICS (N-Z)
Posted 12/3/2012
Printable Fact Sheet
Note telephone Area Code for all Wright-Patterson Medical Center clinics is 937 unless indicated otherwise below.
Neurology
Telephone: 257-8754
Location: Main Hospital, Bldg 830, First Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Neurology clinic provides neurological assessment and testing for patients with neurological diseases or injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves and muscles. Referrals are required.
Neurosciences Department
Telephone: 257-8754
Location: First Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Neurology clinic provides neurological assessment and testing for patients with neurological diseases or injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves and muscles. Referrals are required.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a referral only service and scheduled through TRICARE utilizing the local network providers.
Nuclear Medicine
Telephone: 257-9679
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday . Note referrals are required.
Nutrition Clinic
Telephone: 257-8815
Location: Basement Level (across hall from main elevators, Room #BN8)
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday; closed daily 11:30 - 12:30 for lunch.
The Nutrition Clinic is staffed with Registered Dietitians and Diet
Therapists to meet your medical nutrition therapy needs. Nutrition services
are offered through individual appointments and classes on a variety of
topics. Whether you are currently dealing with a health problem or want to
prevent one, nutrition experts can work with you to improve your health.
Our one-on-one and class appointments are available Mon-Fri. Please contact your primary care manager (PCM) for a referral or call the nutrition clinic directly to schedule an appointment.
OB-GYN
Telephone: 257-1160
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
7:30 a.m. - noon and 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Depo-Provera and Lupron shots
We are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of women throughout their life span. The clinic is staffed with OB-GYN physicians, healthcare nurse practitioners, residents, registered nurses, medical technicians, and administrative personnel. We work closely with your Primary Care Manager (PCM) to provide specialized care in gynecology, as well as routine and complicated obstetrical services. For more information visit the OB-GYN Services Fact Sheet.
Occupational Medicine
Telephone: 255-4809
Location: Building 675 of Area B
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Occupational Medicine's mission is to ensure base employees have a safe and healthy workplace. The clinic monitors the health and safety of all military and civilian DoD employees on Wright Patterson AFB through identification of workplace environmental hazards, surveillance exams to ensure proper worker protection, reporting and management of workplace injuries and illnesses, and consults to personnel for job placement and security clearances. The clinic is also a satellite triage and treatment center for all Area B employees.
Occupational Therapy Clinic
Telephone: 257-8753
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Services are directed at the evaluation & treatment of upper extremity orthopedic conditions & upper extremity post-surgical rehabilitation. The clinic specializes in hand therapy. Referrals are required & booked through the appointment line (937) 522-APPT(2778)
Ophthalmology
Telephone: 257-3509
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Wright-Patterson has developed state-of-the-art ophthalmology services, including intraocular lens implantation, and laser surgery, as well as reconstructive eyelid, muscle, orbital, and lacrimal surgery. Referrals are required.
Optometry Clinic
Optometry Clinic
Telephone: 257-9309; Fax 257-9314
Location: Main Hospital 2nd Floor (above the MRI Clinic)
Optometry Satellite Clinic
Telephone: 904-8428; Fax 904-8427
Location: Occupational Medicine Clinic, Area B, Bldg 675 (Next to the old gas station), 1st Floor
Appointments: 1-877-522-3600 or via www.TRICAREONLINE.COM
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Note: Both clinics closed weekends and holidays, for certain official functions and 07:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for military training the first Thursday of each month.
For more information, including information on PRK/LASIK surgery, see the Optometry Clinic Fact Sheet
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Telephone: 257-9588
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Oral and maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of disease, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissue of the oral and maxillofacial areas. Referral is required and care for non-active duty beneficiaries is on a space-available basis.
Orthopedics
Telephone: 257-9416
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Department of Orthopedics delivers care to active duty patients - Podiatry, Sports Medicine, and Total Joint Replacement Clinics as well as routine orthopedic care. Dependents and retirees are seen on a space-available basis which is very limited. Referrals are required.
Orthotic Laboratory/Brace Shop
Telephone: 257-3524
Location: Basement
Hours of Operation: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Provides custom and prefabricated orthopedic braces & orthotics. Prescriptions are required. No appointment necessary.
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Telephone: 257-3509
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
This clinic specializes in surgical care for disorders of the head and neck, (ear, nose, and throat). A referral is required.
Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic
Telephone: 257-6991
Appointments: 522-APPT (2778)
Location: 1st Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Pediatric clinic offers general and subspecialty outpatient care to
eligible dependent children. The Adolescent clinic specializes in the care
of children ages 12 to 23 yrs. No referral is required for the pediatric or
adolescent clinic; however, a referral is needed for our Pediatric
Subspeciality Clinic which at this time includes Cardiology, Developmental,
and Gastroenterology.
Pediatric Records
Telephone: 522-4728
Location: 1st Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Pharmacy
Telephone: Information line 257-9032.
Locations: Inpatient and Hospital Pharmacy in Main Hospital and Kittyhawk Pharmacy in Area C, adjacent to the Commissary.
Please refer to the Pharmacy Fact Sheets below for Pharmacy hours and more information on inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services:
Kittyhawk Pharmacy
Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
Physical Therapy Clinic
Telephone: 257-8753
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Services are directed at the diagnosis & treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries & conditions. The clinic specializes in orthopedic physical therapy to include: manual medicine, sports injury rehab & post orthopedic / neurosurgery rehabilitation. Referrals are required for all non-active duty. Active duty are authorized to self-refer (call appt line or clinic for current criteria). Referrals are booked through the appointment line (937) 522-APPT(2778)
Plastic Surgery
Telephone: 257-9922
Location: 2nd Floor, 2 East
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Plastic Surgery clinic provides a variety of services including head, neck, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. Except for reconstructive surgery, dependents and retirees are required to pay for plastic surgery. Referrals are required.
Podiatry
Telephone: 257-8759
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
The Podiatry Clinic provides comprehensive medical and surgical care of the foot. Podiatry access is by referral only. All eligible patients can be seen in the clinic, though surgical care may be limited.
Primary Care
Telephone: 257-9700; After duty hours on call medical advice (877) 667-5573.
Appointment Line: 522-APPT (2778) or 1-877-522-3600 (If calling outside of local area). Use these numbers, to reach your Primary Care Manager (PCM) after hours as well.
TRICARE Contractor - Enrollments, Out of Area Care, Benefits Questions, Claims 1-877-TRICARE (874-2273).
For emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Follow up with your Primary Care Manager when you arrive back to the local area. For urgent care call 1-877-TRICARE (874-2273). Medical Advice Line: (877) 667-5573.
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weekends & federal holidays: Closed.
Primary Care teams provide high-quality efficient, customer-oriented health care services to ensure readiness and mission support. For more information visit the Primary Care Fact Sheet.
Public Health
Telephone: 257-0098
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Public Health controls disease transmission through patient interviews, outbreak investigations, patient education and community outreach programs. They inspect for sanitary condition of facilities and ensure food wholesomeness. Additionally, they conduct pest and vector surveillance, recommending prevention and control measures when required.
Public Health also prepares and conducts medical intelligence briefings as well as assist health care provider teams with interpretation and application of medical standards to determine medical qualification for occupational, worldwide and special duty, mobility and flying status.
Pulmonary
The pulmonary department offers comprehensive clinical evaluation and treatment for a wide range of pulmonary diseases and conditions. Our diagnostic department offers full comprehensive testing for pulmonary diseases/conditions. Referrals are required.
Appointment Desk: 257- 1591
Location: 1st Floor, Medicine Clinic "B"
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Radiation Therapy
Telephone: 257-4159
Location: Basement
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Radiation Therapy plays an important role in the management of many cancer patients. In addition to external radiation treatments, the department has the technology to deliver treatment with internal radioactive sources, hypothermia, and intra operative electron beam therapy. Referrals are required.
Radiology
Telephone: 257-8760/1936 and MRI 257-0776
Location: Main floor for all services. MRI is located in Room 1QQ1
Hours of Operation: Radiology and MRI Services 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Radiology offers a full range of services from simple x-rays to the highly sophisticated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Once your provider determines that you need an x-ray or radiographic study, bring your request to the department's reception clerk. At that time you will be given pre-procedure instructions and other materials necessary for the specific procedure to be performed. Routine radiographs such as chests, sinuses, spine, abdomen, extremities, etc., are accomplished the same day they are requested on a walk-in basis. Patients will normally be seen the same day when arriving between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rheumatology
Telephone: (937)257-9926
Location: 1st Floor, Medicine Clinic A
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Rheumatology Clinic offers evaluation and treatment of patients with various forms of inflammatory arthritis and associated inflammatory conditions. The clinic also offers recommendations to primary care providers in the evaluation of patients with non-articular, soft tissue pain syndromes (bursitis, tendonitis, myofascial pain, and fibromyalgia) and degenerative disorders like osteoarthritis. Referrals from the primary care provider are required.
Consultation for active duty personnel and their dependents can be requested by using Electronic consultation feature in CHCS. In order to offer timely rheumatological evaluation to retired Air Force personnel and their dependents, new consultation received may be forwarded to Beneficiary Services, on the first floor of the medical center for civilian referral. In general, there is no 'space-available care', especially for conditions which will require additional follow-up.
The Rheumatology Remittive Therapy Clinic offers close laboratory follow-up of arthritis patients on disease modifying agents (Gold, Methotrexate, D-pencillamine, Azathioprine, Sulfsalazine, and Cytoxan). Patients are enrolled and educated by the remittive therapy nurse after consent is obtained. Labs are obtained per protocol and recorded in a remittive therapy chart which is then reviewed by the rheumatologist. Referrals from the primary care provider are required for this service.
Same Day Surgery
Telephone: 257-7456
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
WPMC performs large numbers of scheduled surgeries and procedures on an outpatient basis, thus avoiding hospital stays for many patients. As technology provides advanced capabilities, the capability for outpatient procedures continues to grow. Same Day surgery allows you to spend the night prior to surgery with your family. Your doctor and your type of surgery will determine whether same day surgery is an option in your plan of care.
If you are scheduled for same day surgery, you will be given an appointment for your admission. Prior to your surgery you will be given an orientation to the same day surgery unit with specific instructions about your surgery and recovery. Once your surgery is over, and your doctor and nurse determine it is safe, you will be allowed to go home. Some patients are required to spend the night after surgery in the hospital. This depends upon their post operative condition
Surgery
Telephone: 257-9922 or 257-9923
Location: Second Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
The General Surgery Clinic provides a complete line of surgical and sub-specialty care, including: General, Thoracic, Vascular, Colo-rectal, Surgical Oncology and Plastic Surgery. Care is available to all eligible beneficiaries. Initial access is by referral only.
Urology
Telephone: 257-9268
Location: Main Floor
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed from noon - 1 p.m. for lunch.
Urology is a surgical specialty providing care for a wide variety of problems which include male infertility, male sexual abnormalities, kidney stones and tumors, prostate tumors, bladder tumors, urinary tract infections, prostate problems, and bed wetting. Referrals are required for urology services.
Wellness / Health and Wellness Center (HAWC)
Telephone: 904-WELL (9355)
Location: 2690 C St., Bldg. 571 (Inside the Wright Field Fitness Center, Area B)
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Learn more by reading the HAWC fact sheet.
Fact Sheet Point of Contact
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
(937) 522-3252
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