Patient advocates
The patient advocates at VA Eastern Kansas health care are specially trained to help you resolve issues with your care. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.
Connect with a patient advocate
Kerwin Thomas
Patient Advocate - Topeka, Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center
VA Eastern Kansas health care
Phone: 785-350-3111 Ext. 54456
Michael Abram
Patient Advocate - Topeka, Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center
VA Eastern Kansas health care
Phone: 785-350-3111 Ext. 54455
Linda Lykins
Patient Advocate - Leavenworth, Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
VA Eastern Kansas health care
Phone: 913-682-2000 Ext. 62983
Lesley Tener
Patient Advocate - Leavenworth, Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
VA Eastern Kansas health care
Phone: 913-682-2000 Ext. 62092
Care we provide at VA Eastern Kansas health care
Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care. They offer help with:
- Patient concerns with the care team
- Advocating for patient and family rights