Ely VA Clinic
Pulmonary Medicine • Ely, MN
About
Summary: - The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a Veterans Affairs medical practice located in the United States with 153 employees. It operates under the VA health system and is tied to VISN 23. - Key leadership and roles include Clinical Director positions (e.g., Susan Lou), operations leadership, radiology, women’s health, and clinical nutrition among others. - Departments span Medical, Research, Operations, Administrative, Education, Technical, and others, with the majority in Medical. - Talent sources include collaborations with Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, University of Minnesota, and U.S. VA system; alumni have moved to major health systems and universities. - Tech stack commonly used includes ASP, Microsoft tools (Word, Teams), Zoom, Redcap, and related platforms.
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Medicine
Address
720 East Miners Drive, Ely, MN 55731-1400
Phone
(Contact not provided on extracted text)
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Opening Hours
Mon 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tue Closed; Wed 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thu 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Fri Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Telehealth
Available via VA Telehealth (telehealth.va.gov)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I do to schedule an appointment?
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers.com (for Minneapolis VA Health Care System): 4.2/5 (302)
- Solv Health (for Ely VA Clinic): No ratings yet (0)
Patients praise
- Comprehensive mental health services including therapy and medication management
- Supportive and holistic care environment for veterans
- Appreciation for security, enrollment, and clinical staff in other departments within the system
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of unprofessional administrative staff behavior within the broader Minneapolis VA system
- Instances of appointment scheduling difficulties and cancellations
"Everyone else, security, eligibility/enrollment staff, and the other depts I went to including Womens Health and Primary care were pretty awesome."
— TrustReviewers.com user review of Minneapolis VA Health Care System"My appt was just cancelled out of nowhere. I will not be seeking medical attention from the VA in MN."
— TrustReviewers.com user review of Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Minneapolis VA Healthcare System Introduces New AI Technology To Improve Veterans’ Primary Care Experience | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Apr 27, 2026
- Navigating Care In The Community | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Aug 12, 2025
- Making Labs Easy | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Feb 27, 2026
- Spotlight on trainees at Minneapolis VA - VA News — Dec 14, 2025
- Which pain therapy is best? - VA News — Sep 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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