Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It serves over 37,000 Veterans annually, providing a wide range of medical services through its main campus and four community-based outpatient clinics. The center is affiliated with Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and offers residency training in various medical specialties.

The VA Shreveport Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future health care providers, and conducts important medical research. 

We provide you with health care services at 5 locations in Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and east Texas. Facilities include our Overton Brooks VA Medical Center and 4 community-based outpatient clinics in Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana; Longview, Texas; and Texarkana, Arkansas. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Shreveport 

The VA Shreveport Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the South Central VA Health Care Network. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (VISN 16), which includes medical centers and clinics in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, southeast Texas, and northwest Florida.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center specialties include:

• Trauma and emergency medicine.

• Cardiovascular services.

• Neurology and stroke care.

• Oncology and cancer treatment.

• Orthopedics and joint replacement.

• Mental health and behavioral health services.

• Rehabilitation and physical therapy.

• Pulmonary and critical care.

• Nephrology and dialysis services.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center quality standards are:

• Accredited by The Joint Commission.

• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practices.

• High patient satisfaction and safety metrics.

• Continuous quality improvement programs.

• Active participation in national healthcare initiatives.

Vision 

• To be a leader in providing exceptional healthcare to Veterans.

• To promote wellness and recovery through compassionate care.

• To advance medical knowledge through research and education.

 Mission 

• Delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to Veterans.

• Enhancing quality of life through innovative healthcare services.

• Fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability.

• Collaborating with community partners to improve health outcomes.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center’s awards and recognition are:

• Accredited by The Joint Commission.

• Recognized for excellence in stroke and cardiac care.

• Awarded for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

• Commended for contributions to medical education and research.