USAF Medical Center

Wright-Patterson Medical Center
The Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC) is a multi-specialty facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It functions as one of the Air Force Medical Service's primary deployment platforms and teaching hospitals. WPMC trains physicians in graduate medical education programs that are integrated with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. WPMC also has stand-alone training programs for nurses, technicians and other types of providers.

Beneficiaries are enrolled in accordance with TRICARE policy. Those enrolled to Primary Care Managers (PCM) in the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are assigned as appropriate to the family health (formerly primary care), pediatric, internal medicine or flight medicine clinics. Most specialty clinics will require referrals from a military or civilian physician before making an appointment.

Access to WPMC services is based on the Code of Federal Regulations priority system: active duty, active duty family members enrolled to the MTF, retirees and family members enrolled to the MTF, etc. Availability of some services may be curtailed at times as a result of decreased staffing levels, especially during deployments. Details for each clinic follow. Additional information is available on the WPMC website at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/units/wpmc 

We encourage you to use http://www.tricareonline.com to access medical information and book your appointments for many clinics. You can also make appointments for most clinics by calling the TRICARE Appointment Line at (937) 522-APPT (2778) or (877) 522-3600. When you make an appointment, the medical center has reserved a time specifically for you. Please arrive early if the clinic asks you to do so. If you must cancel, please do so as early as possible so the appointment may be given to someone else. The main complex is located in Building 830, Area A. Occupational Medicine and Bioenvironmental Engineering are located in Building 675, plus the Health and Wellness Center is located inside the Wright Field Fitness Center, both in Area B.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clinics and ancillary services are normally closed the first Thursday of each month, 1 to 4:30 p.m. for mandatory training. Most outpatient services are normally closed on weekends, holidays, and AFMC designated Family Days. The Skywrighter publishes details for holidays and family days.

TRICARE Services
TRICARE Appointment Line
(937) 522-APPT (2778)
Website http://www.tricareonline.com
The TRICARE Service Center (TSC) provides a variety of services including enrollment changes, PCM changes, covered/non-covered service determinations, referral/authorization assistance, and billing/claims information. The TSC is located on the 1st floor of the Medical Center. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days. Beneficiaries are seen on a walk-in basis.

Emergency Department
Phone (937) 257-3203
The emergency department (ED) is open 24-hours a day for medical emergencies. Patients are seen by priority depending on the urgency of their medical conditions. Call 911 for ambulance service.

Family Health Clinic
Phone (937) 522-2778
Website http://www.tricareonline.com
The Family Health Clinic provides general diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems plus health screenings and preventive care for all patients enrolled to the clinic. The clinic has two teams: Red and Blue. Each TRICARE Prime/Plus patient is enrolled to a specific PCM. All patients are seen by appointment. Walk-in sick call is not available. All your appointments should be made with your PCM whenever possible. To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line or call the TRICARE appointment line.

After hours medical advice is available to enrolled beneficiaries for acute concerns. Please contact the provider on-call at (877) 667-5573. The on-call provider does not have access to test results or the ability to fill medication requests.

Pediatric and Adolescent Clinics
Phone (937) 257-6991 The Pediatric Clinic provides general pediatric
services for newborns to children less than 18 years of age who are enrolled to the clinic. Pediatric subspecialties in developmental pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric gastroenterology, and adolescent medicine are currently offered. Immunizations are also given in the clinic, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

The Adolescent Clinic provides a wide range of services for children and young adults age 12 to 23 years. Teenagers may be seen without a parent or guardian present if written consent is received at the clinic in advance. To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line or call the TRICARE appointment line.

The pediatric clinic offers an extension clinic for acute appointments on Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. This extension clinic only operates during the school year starting the Saturday after the USAF Marathon and ending on the Saturday before Memorial Day. On AFMC Family Days the Pediatric Clinic is open with normal hours for acute appointments.

After hours medical advice is available to enrolled beneficiaries for acute concerns. Please contact the provider on-call at (877) 667-5573. The on-call provider does not have access to test results or the ability to fill medication requests. The Pediatric and Adolescent Clinics are located on the first floor of the medical center and are open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Internal Medicine Clinic A
Phone (937) 257-9926
Medicine Clinic-A provides general diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems plus health screenings and preventive care for all patients enrolled to the clinic. Enrollment in Internal Medicine-A clinic is by referral. Enrollees must be at least 18 years old. Patients are seen by appointment only.
To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line or call the TRICARE appointment line. After hours medical advice is available to enrolled beneficiaries for acute concerns. Please contact the provider on-call at (877) 667-5573. The on-call provider does not have access to test results or the ability to fill medication requests. The clinic is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Internal Medicine Clinic-B (Specialty Clinics)
Phone (937) 257-9911
The Medicine Clinic-B provides specialized care in the following areas: Cardiology (with Catheterization Lab), Dermatology, Diabetes Education, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology (with Dialysis Clinic), Neurology, Pulmonology (with Sleep Lab), Radiation Oncology, Respiratory and Rheumatology. Medicine Clinic-B provides care to patients 18 years or older by referral. When a referral is obtained you can make an appointment for any specialty service through the Referral Management office on the first floor or via the TRICARE Appointment Line. The clinic is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Allergy and Immunology Clinics
Phone (937) 257-1684
The allergy clinic evaluates and treats patients with allergic disorders, including asthma, hay fever, eczema as well as food and drug allergies. Patients are seen by referral from other providers. When a referral is obtained you can make an appointment through the Referral Management office on the first floor or via the TRICARE Appointment Line.

Allergy injections are administered by appointment Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.

Immunizations are given during WPMC's normal business hours with the following exceptions: Smallpox vaccinations are given Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon; Yellow Fever vaccinations are given Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.

TB/PPD tests must be read 48 hours after administration. Please contact the clinic at (937) 257-1684 for details on testing days.

The clinic is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

The Cancer Care Center
Phone (937) 257-4159
The Cancer Care Center provides streamlined health care by having one appointment to discuss diagnosis and treatment rather than several separate appointments with each specialist. A Cancer Care Coordinator is on-site to guide each patient through the maze of tests and treatments associated with their care. The Cancer Care Center may be reached at.

The center is located in the basement of the medical center and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days.

Mental Health Clinic
Phone (937) 257-6876
The mental health clinic assesses acute mental health concerns and provides solution-focused, goal-oriented mental health services. We offer a variety of treatment modalities including psycho-educational classes, brief group, couples, and individual psychotherapy and medication management. The mental health clinic provides services to active duty members and families of deployed personnel. On a space available basis, other eligible beneficiaries are served. Services for children and adolescents are available but limited.

Individuals do not need to be referred, but can access mental health services directly during duty hours.

A staff member is always available after duty hours and on weekends to respond to emergencies. The on-call mental health clinic provider can be reached by contacting the Emergency Department at (937) 257-3203/0770.

The clinic is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)
Phone (937) 257-4121
The ADAPT program provides prevention, assessment and treatment services for potential alcohol-related issues to all beneficiaries 18 and older. We offer a variety of treatment modalities that are targeted to the individual's needs including psycho-educational classes, brief individual alcohol education and treatment, medication management and commander consultation.

Individuals do not need to be referred but can access ADAPT services directly during duty hours. Referrals can also come through individuals' ¬medical provider, commanders and through the Demand Reduction Program.

Commanders are notified of all ADAPT referrals for active duty members.

ADAPT is located in the basement of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Family Advocacy
Phone (937) 257-6429/4608
Family Advocacy provides assessment and intervention services, prevention programs, and information on life skills, conflict management, new parent support, parenting and other needs to aid individuals and families to function in a healthy manner. The maltreatment program assesses and provides interventions to families or individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect. Individuals do not need to be referred but can access Family Advocacy services directly during duty hours.
Commanders are notified of all allegations of abuse in active duty service member families.
A staff member is available after duty hours and on weekends to respond to emergencies. The on-call Family Advocacy provider can be reached by contacting the Emergency Department at (937) 257-3203/0770.
Family Advocacy is located on the fifth floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Women's Health Center
Phone (937) 522-2778
The Women's Health Center (WHC) provides evaluation and treatment programs in all specialties related to women's health. The WHC provides care to patients referred by other providers. However, no referral is required for an annual pelvic exam and Pap smear.

To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line or call the TRICARE appointment line.
The Women's Health Center is located on the second floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Perinatal Clinic
Phone (937) 257-1938
The Perinatal center is available for uncomplicated and high-risk pregnancies. All pregnancy tests are conducted on a walk-in basis at the clinic Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. No referral is required for the Perinatal Clinic.

The Perinatal Clinic is located on the second floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Optometry Clinic
Phone (937) 522-2778
The optometry clinic provides routine and urgent primary eye care. To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line or call the TRICARE appointment line.

The optometry clinic is located on the second floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours, with limited services available noon to 1 p.m.

Audiology Services
Phone (937) 257-3509
A range of audiology services are provided to all beneficiaries. However, by DoD directive, hearing aid evaluations are only conducted for active duty members and retirees. Referrals are required for appointments. Appointments are made through the Referral Management office on the first floor or via the TRICARE Appointment Line. Audiology is located on the second floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Occupational Medicine
Phone (937) 255-4809
The occupational medicine clinic evaluates and treats all illnesses and occupational related injuries that occur to civilian employees while on duty. Appointments are made by calling the clinic. For emergencies in the work area that threaten life, limb, or eyesight, call 911.

Civilian employees who are injured or become ill on the job after normal duty hours should report to the medical center emergency room, Building 830, Area A. Prior to returning to work, civilian employees should report to occupational medicine regarding the injury or illness. The occupational medicine clinic is located in Building 675, Area B and is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days.

Flight Medicine
Phone (937) 257-4285
Flight Medicine provides general diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems plus health screenings and preventive care for all patients enrolled to the clinic. Enrollment is limited to aircrew, special operational duty personnel, Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) members and their families.

To make or cancel an appointment, please use TRICARE On-line, call the TRICARE appointment line or contact the clinic. The flight medicine clinic is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days.

Dental Service
Phone (937) 257-8761
The Dental Squadron provides general dentistry, endodontic, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontic, oral maxillofacial surgery, periodontic, oral pathology and orthodontic services.

The clinic provides examinations and comprehensive dental care for active duty military. Active duty members will receive notification when their periodic examination is due. Active duty family members not covered by the TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan and retirees may receive very limited care through our residency program.

Dental sick call is by appointment only. Walk-in patients will be accommodated according to urgency and space available. For after duty hours dental emergencies (such as bleeding, infection, severe toothaches, swelling or trauma) come to the emergency room.

The dental clinic is located on the second floor of the medical center and is open 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days.

Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) Service
Tomography, fluoroscopy and ultrasound call (937) 257-8760
Mammography (937) 257-2168
MRI (937) 257-0776
Nuclear Medicine (937) 257-9679.
The Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Flight consists of the following elements: Routine x-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CAT Scan/CT), ultrasound, interventional radiology (angiography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography and nuclear medicine (NM).Some service limitations exist for those beneficiaries 65 years of age and older. Routine x-rays are performed on a walk-in basis.

Interventional Radiology will contact the patient to book appointments.

Diagnostic Imaging is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours.

Laboratory Services
Phone (937) 257-9357
The Laboratory Services Flight consists of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services.
Specimen collection is located on the first floor of the medical center and is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood donor center collects donated blood for use in the U.S. and in deployed locations. There is always a need for blood and anyone is welcome to donate. There are some donor restrictions based on medical conditions and travel history. Call (937) 257-0580 if you have questions about donating blood. The blood donor center is located on the second floor of the medical center. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days.

Nutritional Medicine Services
Phone (937) 257-8815
The Nutritional Medicine Flight provides inpatient and outpatient services to include patient assessment, counseling and meal service. Inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy is provided to all hospitalized patients, including bed-side screening, assessment, counseling and meal service consistent with patients' medical needs.

A variety of outpatient nutrition programs, designed to meet the needs of beneficiaries of all ages, are provided with or without a referral. Group and individual appointments are available for those with hypertension, high blood cholesterol, pre-diabetes/metabolic syndrome and weight related issues. Counseling is available for a variety of other nutrition-related conditions including food allergies and intolerance, pregnancy, childhood nutrition (overweight or failure to thrive), eating disorders and gastrointestinal disorders. Support is provided for bariatric surgery, pre- and post-operative counseling, diabetes and gestational diabetes. Nutritional Medicine service is located in the basement of the medical center and is open during WPMC's normal business hours. A full-service cafeteria is available for hospital staff, TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries and families of those admitted to the inpatient units. The dining facility is located in the basement of the hospital and can be contacted at (937) 257-9070/0483. Breakfast (6:30 to 8:30 a.m.) and lunch (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) are served on WPMC's normal business days.

Pharmacy Services
Atrium Pharmacy
Phone (937) 257-9032
Fills new prescriptions for eligible patients seen by the staff in the medical center.
The pharmacy staff includes several clinical pharmacists who are available to provide consultation and assistance for drug-related issues. A drug therapy expert can be reached at (937) 257-2513. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days for prescriptions and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on WPMC's normal duty days for consultation with a clinical pharmacist.
The Atrium Pharmacy is located just inside the main entrance to WPMC.

Kittyhawk Pharmacy
Phone (937) 257-9016
Fills new prescriptions from civilian providers and all refill prescriptions. Patients may use either TRICARE On-line or the telephone refill system for refill prescriptions. Both are available 24 hours a day. A convenient drive-through and commissary pharmacy kiosk are available for refill pick up.

The Kittyhawk Pharmacy is located adjacent to the commissary in the Kittyhawk Center and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive-through is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Relocation Clearances
Phone (937) 257-5935/9183
Patient Administration handles relocation ¬clearances. The Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination (SNIAC) process is mandatory for families that have members with special needs (mental, physical or educational). The SNIAC process works to ensure the special needs can be addressed at Wright-Patterson or gaining bases upon a family's permanent change of station. Call for more information on relocation clearances and the SNIAC process.

Volunteer Service Programs
The medical center has several volunteer programs that provide a variety of services. A medical background is not required in order to volunteer, just a desire to help. All volunteers must have a valid military/dependant ID card allowing them base access.

Volunteers are needed in almost every area of the medical center, including receptionist activities, patient chaperone duties, patient escort and clerical work or just providing comfort to visitors and patients. Volunteers must elect to serve with one of the following "parent" organizations at the medical center:

Retiree Activities Program (RAP)
Phone (937) 257-3221
Clerical, pharmacy and receptionist positions available.

American Red Cross (ARC)
Phone (937) 257-9876
Receptionist, clerical, patient assistant and comfort positions.

American Red Cross Youth Crew Volunteer
Phone (937) 257-9141
A year round program for youth volunteers age 14 to 18 offering various clerical positions throughout the Medical Center.

Masons Patient Escort and
Transportation Service (PETS)
Phone (937) 257-0595
Patient escort positions.

Medical Center Chapel
Phone (937) 257-9897
Patient visitation, administrative support.

Fisher-Nightingale House
Phone (937) 257-0855/0856
Administrative support, cooking, supply baked goods, run errands, fundraising.

Veterinary Treatment
Phone (937) 257-6853
The veterinary treatment facility, located in Building 1435, Area A, provides basic health care to privately owned animals belonging to active-duty military, retired military and their dependents. These services include routine vaccinations, tests for parasites, sick call and treatment of diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

Animals are seen by appointment only. Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  read more...

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