Brooke Army Medical Center

The United States’ premier military medical facility and a flagship Medical Center (MEDCEN)  under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Located in Bethesda, Maryland, it provides advanced  medical care to active-duty service members, retirees, veterans, and senior government officials  while serving as a central hub for military medical education, research, and specialty care. 
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is a major military referral and teaching hospital  providing advanced specialty care. It is internationally known for military trauma treatment and  houses the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, including its Burn Center. As a joint service facility, BAMC supports multiple branches and operates under strict DHA and federal  regulations, with clinicians subject to comprehensive credentialing and review processes. 

Medical Mission and Role Within the Defense Health Agency

Why Legal Representation Matters for Military Clinicians at Brooke Army Medical  Center

Administrative and professional actions at BAMC can affect a clinician’s military status, clinical  privileges, reputation, and future licensure. Addressing these matters requires a clear  understanding of DHA policies, military medical regulations, and peer review and credentialing  procedures. 

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WMedLaw represents military physicians and healthcare professionals in peer review matters,  credentialing and privileging disputes, clinical adverse actions, and related administrative  proceedings within the Military Health System, including at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Brooke Army Medical Center

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Details

Official Name

Brooke Army Medical Center

Address

3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, United States

Contact Number

210-916-7500

DHA Designation

MEDCEN (Medical Center)

Branch Affiliation

Army (Joint-service clinical staff)

Managing Authority

Defense Health Agency (DHA), U.S. Department of Defense

Primary Function

Tertiary and quaternary military medical care

Teaching Institution

Yes

Population Served

Active-duty service members, retirees, dependents, veterans

Role in MHS

Major referral, trauma, and teaching medical center