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VA San Diego health care patient advocates help Veterans resolve problems and get the care they deserve. Find out how to connect with a patient advocate.
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The patient advocates/veteran experience program representatives at VA San Diego 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 chain of command, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.
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Connect with a patient advocate/veteran experience program representative

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Johnny M. Lewis
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Judy Tellez

Care we provide at VA San Diego 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
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Additional information

Some of our medical doctors are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California. To check up on a license or to file a complaint involving medical doctors licensed in the State of California, go to www.mbc.ca.gov, email: licensecheck@mbc.ca.gov, or call (800) 633-2322.

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VA's patient advocacy program
Learn more about how patient advocates support Veterans at VA and what the process of working with one is like.
Patient rights and responsibilities
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a patient at VA.
Rights and responsibilities of family members of Veteran patients
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a family member who may be helping a Veteran make decisions about their care.