United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

New Mexico VA Health Care System

Patient Advocate

The Patient Advocate Program was developed to provide patients and their families with assistance in an increasingly complex and technical health care system.  The advocates serve as a liaison between the patient and the VA.  The Patient Rights and the Patient Advocate Program are strongly supported at this Medical Center.

Contact Information

  • Business Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Bldg. 41, Room 1A-178,1-800-465-8262 or (505) 265-1711, Exts. 2686 or  2612

After Business hours, weekends, and holidays:  Contact the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD)

  • Emergency Room, Bldg. 41
  • (505) 265-1711, Ext. 2352