Gastroenterology | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Gastroenterology • Virginia, MN • 1 gastroenterology clinic at VA Minneapolis Health Care locations
About
Summary: The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a U.S. medical practices facility within the Veterans Affairs system, headquartered in River Falls, WI. It employs 153 staff (up ~3.4% YoY) and supports a range of departments including Medical, Research, Operations, Administrative, and Education. Key leaders cover radiology, women’s health, clinical nutrition, and VISN 23 initiatives. The center collaborates with partners such as Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, University of Minnesota, and other VA programs. It uses standard office and collaboration tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom) and data/research platforms (REDCap). The page serves as a facility directory entry for VA services and contact points.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
3V-100, 3rd floor, across from the Outpatient Entrance elevators, VA Minneapolis Health Care System
Phone
612-467-4199 (schedule colonoscopy); GI Nurse line: 612-467-1984
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I plan for sedation during my procedure?
If you are planning to receive sedation for your procedure, plan for a friend, family member or neighbor to drive you home after your test.
What transportation options are accepted to get to and from the procedure?
All transport services (DAV, Care Cab, County Van, Uber, Lyft, taxi, bus or light rail train) are not an accepted form of transport unless a friend, family member or neighbor accompanies you.
What if I cannot find a driver or companion?
If you do not have a driver or companion that we can speak with at check in, then we cannot proceed with your test with sedation.
What should I do if I cannot find a driver?
If you have exhausted your resources and cannot find a driver, please contact us at 612-467-1984 as soon as possible to reschedule or to see if we have any additional options for you.
How can I schedule or reschedule a colonoscopy?
Please call 612-467-4199. Please leave a message and our staff will return your call within the next business day.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 4.2/5 (304)
- US News (Gastroenterology specialty): 4/5 (7 reviews for gastroenterologists)
- Yelp: 3.1/5 (48 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many patients report receiving outstanding, attentive, and thorough care
- Praise for effective doctor-patient communication and staff professionalism
- Modern facilities and efficient, respectful service mentioned by some veterans
Common complaints
- Historical allegations of scheduling manipulation and falsification of records in the gastroenterology department
- Reports of delays in scheduling and appointment cancellations
- Difficulty communicating with care teams
- Occasional lapses in responsive service and staff support
"Absolutely impressed! Staff and physicians were amazing. I didn’t feel rushed or ignored like I have other centers in the past. Top notch! The wait times were impeccable. Absolutely refreshing."
— MedicalRecords.com review"Our experience with Dr VegaPralta was fabulous. He was TOTALLY engaged with me and what I had to tell him. He LISTENED and responded to each thing."
— Vitals.com review for a Minneapolis VA gastroenterologist"For 3 years I have scheduled my annual physical with my primary care, every time I also have a blood draw and every year they never put in order for the blood draw... Just cancelled and will not go back."
— MedicalRecords.com reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Preventing Colon Cancer | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Mar 20, 2026
- Navigating Care In The Community | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Aug 12, 2025
- Minneapolis VA Medical Center | Veterans Affairs - VA.gov — Feb 27, 2026
- Provider Information | Veterans Affairs - VA Access to Care — Jun 29, 2026
- Navigating care in the community - VA News — Nov 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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