The VA Community Care program connects Veterans with exceptional healthcare providers like St. Louis Vascular Surgical Specialists, led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Robert Hacker. Offering advanced vascular, wound care, and limb preservation services, our practice delivers personalized, high-quality care. As a trusted VA Community Care partner, we ensure Veterans receive comprehensive, timely treatment tailored to their needs.
VA Community Care: An Overview
The VA Community Care program empowers Veterans to access healthcare services from trusted healthcare providers outside VA facilities when specific criteria are met. This program ensures timely, high-quality care, especially when VA services are unavailable or difficult to reach. In this case, healthcare eligibility is determined based on factors such as distance from VA facilities, the unavailability of necessary services, or patient preference after consultation.
As a proud VA Community Care partner, we at St. Louis Vascular Surgical Specialists are committed to delivering personalized care to Veterans. Led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Hacker, our practice specializes in advanced vascular treatments, wound care, and limb preservation. We closely collaborate with Veterans and the VA to ensure that every patient receives expert care tailored to their unique needs.
Services We Cover through VA Community Care
- Advanced vascular treatments for arterial and venous conditions
- Treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD) to improve circulation and mobility
- Treatments for venous diseases, including varicose veins and venous insufficiency
- Minimally invasive endovascular procedures that ensure optimal recovery
- Comprehensive wound care for non-healing and chronic wounds
- Limb preservation procedures to prevent amputations
- Diagnostic testing, including vascular ultrasound and imaging
You May Be Eligible for VA Community Care If
- You need a service that is not available at your local VA facility
- You face challenges meeting VA drive-time or wait-time standards
- You reside in a state or territory without a full-service VA medical facility
- You and your VA provider determine community care is in your best medical interest
- VA cannot provide the required care in a manner that meets its quality standards
- You experience urgent or emergency medical needs that require immediate care
- You live in certain rural areas or states with limited VA facility access
- You have approval from your VA healthcare team to seek community care services
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Hacker
St. Louis Vascular Surgical Specialists is proud to be a trusted VA Community Care partner that offers Veterans expert care in vascular health, wound management, and limb preservation. Led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Robert Hacker, our practice combines advanced treatments with compassionate, personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking expert consultation, we’re here to help. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hacker today and experience the difference dedicated care can make.