Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital affiliated with Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and other institutions. It provides a full range of services, including state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. The medical center occupies 26 acres in Decatur, just minutes from downtown Atlanta, and offers 328 inpatient beds, including a Community Living Center, a domiciliary, and a residential treatment program. Its research program is ranked near the top 10 in the VA system.

Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center specializes in:

• Emergency medicine

• Cardiology

• Neurology (Stroke care)

• Trauma care

• Pediatrics

• Orthopedics

• Gastroenterology

• Pulmonology

• Infectious diseases

• Endocrinology

• Nephrology

• Rheumatology

Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center maintains high-quality care through:

• Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI.

• Recognition by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care.

• Utilization of evidence-based practices.

• Continuous staff education and training.

• Patient-centered care approach

 Mission

• To provide high-quality, compassionate health care to veterans

 Vision

• To be the trusted choice for health care in the communities we serve.

Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center has received several accolades, including:

• Magnet® Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nursing excellence.

• High Performing in multiple adult procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report.