John J. McGuirk Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including preventative health care, laboratory services, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our John J. McGuirk VA Outpatient Clinic in New London.
Location and contact information
Address
Phone numbers
Clinical hours
- Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Prepare for your visit
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Cost: Free
Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.
Non-DAV van services
Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans.
Shuttle services
- On campus parking shuttles are available weekdays (except federal holidays) during normal business hours.
- A shuttle between the Newington and West Haven campuses leaves the Newington campus at 10 a.m. (arrives at 11 a.m.). The shuttle departs West Haven for Newington at 12:30 p.m. (arrives at 1:30 p.m.) and 5 p.m. (arrives at 6 p.m.)
Local transportation services
DAV Vans
Hours: Individual van schedules vary
We work with Disabled American Veterans and contracted vendors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments.
Arrange a ride
DAV Coordinator: Peter
Location: VA West Haven
Phone:
Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DAV Coordinator: Don Davis
Location: VA Newington
Phone:
Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shuttle services
Please note that arrival times may vary depending on weather and/or traffic.
Leeds to West Haven (via Springfield and Newington)
Departs Leeds at 7:30 a.m. Arrives in Springfield at 8 a.m.
Arrives in Newington at 9 a.m.
Arrives in West Haven at 10 a.m.
Departs West Haven at 2 p.m. Arrives in Leeds at 4:30pm
Please call at least 48 hours prior to your appointment to reserve your seat.
Travel Clerk:
Local transportation services
Beneficiary Travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
You can also contact your local Beneficiary Travel Department at
Not Eligible for Beneficiary Travel?
If you’re not eligible for Beneficiary Travel but need a ride to an appointment, we may be able to help using our local Van Service or shuttles. Please contact us at
Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits
Other services at VA Connecticut health care
Health services offered here
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Primary care
Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Main Phone
Main Phone
Service Hours
The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as:
- Labs and blood work
- Mental health care
- Women's health care
- Radiology
- Social services
- Telehealth