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In observance of Veterans Day  we will be closed Monday, November 11. This closure includes each of our Veterans Clinics.  Our Emergency Department remains open 24 hours.   For any Mental Health Emergencies: Call Veteran Crisis Line at 988, press 1, or text 83255

Palliative Care Providers

Meet the Palliative Care Team!

Cynthia Baker MD

Palliative Care Section Chief

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Email: cynthia.baker4@va.gov

Carolyn Kezar MD

Palliative Care Physician

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Email: carolyn.kezar@va.gov

Leslie Avant MD

Palliative Care Physician

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Email: leslie.avant@va.gov

Lyle Walton MD

Palliative Care Physician

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Email: lyle.walton@va.gov

Keith Swetz MD

Palliative Care Physician

VA Birmingham health care

Phone:

Email: keith.swetz@va.gov