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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