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Patient advocates

The patient advocates at VA Southeast Louisiana 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

Wilma Netters

Wilma Netters

Lead Veterans Experience Officer, New Orleans VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care

VA Southeast Louisiana health care

Phone:

Email: wilma.netters@va.gov

Karen Richter

Karen Richter

Lead Veterans Experience Officer, New Orleans VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care

VA Southeast Louisiana health care

Phone:

Email: karen.richter@va.gov

Terri Torregano

Terri Torregano

Veterans Experience Officer, New Orleans VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care

VA Southeast Louisiana health care

Phone:

Email: terri.torregano@va.gov

Marquita Fields

Marquita Fields

Veterans Experience Coordinator, New Orleans VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care

VA Southeast Louisiana health care

Phone:

Email: marquita.fields@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Southeast Louisiana

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