The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is open, and we’re continuing to schedule appointments and procedures. We know that your health is important every day, even during a shutdown, and we’re taking steps to ensure your care continues without interruption.
Our emergency room and inpatient services are fully operational. We will not cancel any medical or dental appointments or procedures. Pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services are also available to support your care.
To schedule or cancel appointments, call Patient Appointing Services at 254-288-8888, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to make appointments or communicate with your provider.
We’re here for you—stay informed and know that your care continues without interruption. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Surgery

Welcome to the Department of Surgery. We are here to serve the military community by providing surgical patient care and training surgeons for the future needs of our country.

The scope of surgical intervention is defined by each of the individual services. In addition, emergency cases and trauma cases are evaluated for the need of surgical treatment or operative intervention. The subspecialty services include:

Department of Surgery Services

Contact Us

Hours

Monday-Friday
 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed 1st & 3rd Friday afternoon

Phone

254-288-8070
254-288-8875 (fax)

Location

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
590 Medical Center Road
​Building 36065
Fort Hood, Texas 76544

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