From now on, I’ll just drive to another state for my healthcare since the Salem VA is such a disaster. The Consult Management Team is the biggest reason why I’m leaving. I’ve heard it said that there’s no shame in being wrong, the only shame is in staying wrong. I wish they had heard it too.
J Wernatl
Mar 2026
By far, the best hospital, medical staff, clinic and pharmacy in the world. As a veteran from the Gulf war era combat wounded I have experienced many, many medical facilities and I can say without question - the Salem VA Medical Center has to be the best of the best.
Jackie Golden
Mar 2026
Very accommodating, easy parking.
Tom Canterbury
Jan 2026
I've been a beneficiary of the Salem VAMC since moving here in 2015. While there is a lot of negative press on access to care, Salem does much better than provide outstanding care - they lead the way on how a VA Medical Center can set the standard for care for Veterans in the United States. I've seen other care areas that did not provide care to the level that most Salem VAMC beneficiaries take for granted. My providers care for me and I feel confident in their assessment of anything I come to them with. I have no problem talking with other Veterans who might not be utilizing their benefits there.
I would say that my experience there has been exemplary. I highly recommend the Salem VAMC to anyone who served our country honorably for their care. I appreciate them and trust them with my care.
Lakisha Johnson
Dec 2025
Rude unprofessional staff that hang up on patients families and lie about the care they give the patients the fourth floor of the hospital needs better staff.
Roger Whitley
Dec 2025
They mostly do care about the Veterans
Ria Hilton
Dec 2025
Took prompt care of my husband when admitted to the ER. Got tests confirmed for stage 4 lung cancer but 8 weeks later, Oncologists still do not know what type he has! No treatment was given for it!! As soon as the Veteran leaves the facility, they forget about them!
Nancy Marrs
Dec 2025
Outstanding care, especially from Dr. ZARAKET. The new nephrologist was absolutely wonderful in caring for my father (Mr.Peery). He was there everyday and even took time to call me when I wasn't there with my father. My dad's care was above excellent and could not ask for more. Thank you, Dr. Z
Matthew Tanner
Nov 2025
Thank you for checking testosterone levels BEFORE prescribing SSRIs;) This place is full of well meaning caregivers. Things really changed since the administration changed this year. They are 3.5 hours out of the way for me, but I still prefer my primary care here.
Pamela Neese
Nov 2025
We went inside the emergency room and waited over 15 minutes before a lady came in with her purse from outside to check my husband in. Last I checked we were at the EMERGENCY room not a take your time it’s not that bad place!!! To make things worse she checked someone in that had just walked in the door in front of her instead of us first.
Sarah
From now on, I’ll just drive to another state for my healthcare since the Salem VA is such a disaster. The Consult Management Team is the biggest reason why I’m leaving. I’ve heard it said that there’s no shame in being wrong, the only shame is in staying wrong. I wish they had heard it too.
J Wernatl
By far, the best hospital, medical staff, clinic and pharmacy in the world. As a veteran from the Gulf war era combat wounded I have experienced many, many medical facilities and I can say without question - the Salem VA Medical Center has to be the best of the best.
Jackie Golden
Very accommodating, easy parking.
Tom Canterbury
I've been a beneficiary of the Salem VAMC since moving here in 2015. While there is a lot of negative press on access to care, Salem does much better than provide outstanding care - they lead the way on how a VA Medical Center can set the standard for care for Veterans in the United States. I've seen other care areas that did not provide care to the level that most Salem VAMC beneficiaries take for granted. My providers care for me and I feel confident in their assessment of anything I come to them with. I have no problem talking with other Veterans who might not be utilizing their benefits there.
I would say that my experience there has been exemplary. I highly recommend the Salem VAMC to anyone who served our country honorably for their care. I appreciate them and trust them with my care.
Lakisha Johnson
Rude unprofessional staff that hang up on patients families and lie about the care they give the patients the fourth floor of the hospital needs better staff.
Roger Whitley
They mostly do care about the Veterans
Ria Hilton
Took prompt care of my husband when admitted to the ER. Got tests confirmed for stage 4 lung cancer but 8 weeks later, Oncologists still do not know what type he has! No treatment was given for it!!
As soon as the Veteran leaves the facility, they forget about them!
Nancy Marrs
Outstanding care, especially from Dr. ZARAKET. The new nephrologist was absolutely wonderful in caring for my father (Mr.Peery). He was there everyday and even took time to call me when I wasn't there with my father. My dad's care was above excellent and could not ask for more.
Thank you, Dr. Z
Matthew Tanner
Thank you for checking testosterone levels BEFORE prescribing SSRIs;)
This place is full of well meaning caregivers. Things really changed since the administration changed this year. They are 3.5 hours out of the way for me, but I still prefer my primary care here.
Pamela Neese
We went inside the emergency room and waited over 15 minutes before a lady came in with her purse from outside to check my husband in. Last I checked we were at the EMERGENCY room not a take your time it’s not that bad place!!! To make things worse she checked someone in that had just walked in the door in front of her instead of us first.