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Leadership

Find contact information for members of VA Philadelphia Health Care System's leadership team.

Karen Flaherty-Oxler MSN, RN

Director

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5857

Patricia O'Kane MSS

Deputy Director

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5858

John J. Kelly M.D.

Chief of Staff

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5859

Bob Askey MBA, AAS CA

Associate Director

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5856

Coy Smith ND, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, FACHE, CPHQ

Associate Director for Nursing/Patient Care Services

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5896

Evan Perdikogiannis B.A., B.S., M.S.

Assistant Director/Eastern Market Manager

VA Philadelphia health care

Phone: 215-823-5800 Ext. 205113