I Hesitated to write this review on the Phoenix VA Hospital, but it should be said. Last year I lived across the street from the NW Phoenix VA clinic. I applied for care there, and was told I could not be seen there. They were not taking new patients, as they had lost the services of several doctors. I was told I might try the Phoenix VA Hospital. I did and was given an appt almost 1 year from my call date. My needs were not for a cold or a cut finger. It was for Diabetes and I was told they could not see me sooner and that is how it was. I felt something was strange with the entire experience. I had to find private care, and even that was difficult in the area. I could not retire in Arizona and the lack of health care was a big part of the reason, as I was going to need VA health care as I got older. Diabetes was not magically going away, it needed treatment. They seemed to have no interest in seeing me. I could not depend on that, so I have had to make other plans in life. I would not be able to retire in Arizona. I think that is a shame in itself. I realize everyone has a different experience, but I gave mine and it is a honest review of what happened to me in 2013. I was so sorry to hear of the veterans that had died over these delays in care. It is a disgrace but I am not surprised at all by this behavior in Phoenix. They obviously are overwhelmed. They need a 2nd hospital for one thing and a lot more staff.