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Leadership

Find contact information for members of VA Connecticut Healthcare System's leadership team.
Dr. Brett Rusch, Acting Medical Center Director
Brett Rusch MD

Acting Medical Center Director

VA Connecticut health care

Phone: 203-937-3888

Dr. Huned Patwa
Huned Patwa MD

Chief of Staff

VA Connecticut health care

Phone: 203-937-3888

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Bernadette Y. Jao DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAAN

Associate Director for Nursing and Patient Care Services

VA Connecticut health care

Phone: 203-937-3888

John Callahan - Associate Director
John Callahan

Associate Director

VA Connecticut health care

Phone: 203-937-3888

Deeksha Ahuja
Deeksha Ahuja MPH

Assistant Director

VA Connecticut health care

Phone: 203-937-3888