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

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Customer Service

The James J. Peters VA strives to always provide the highest quality of care to the veterans of our nation who call us home. We recognize there may be times when a patient or family member has an issue which requires our attention. Because the best time to let us know of any concern or question is at the time it happens — so we can resolve it as quickly as possible — we have established several programs to assist you.

Service Partners

No matter which service you visit when you come to James J. Peters VA, you will always be able to find one of our many service partners. The service partner can address and resolve your concern at the point of contact.

Patient Representatives

James J. Peters VA has on staff two highly-skilled patient representatives who are eager to help you with your concern in a timely manner. The Patient Representatives —

  • serve as liaisons between patients and the medical center
  • act on the patient's behalf
  • help patients understand their rights and responsibilities

Our patient representatives are located on the 9th floor of the main building.

You may answer your quickcard anonymously, or you may provide your name and contact information if you would like us to contact you about the resolution of any issues.

Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients

After your visit, you may receive a confidential questionnaire in the mail asking you about your most recent outpatient or inpatient treatment at our medical center.

Please use the survey to let us know of any concerns, complaints, or questions you have about your care, so that we can resolve them. We also appreciate compliments about what we are doing right.


Patient Information

Patient Information
Eligibility
Make, Change, or Cancel an Appointment
Advance Directives
Patient Education
Customer Service
Discharge
Billing and Insurance
Release of Information

Patient Representatives

Jean McLaughlin, Patient Representative

Jean McLaughlin
(718) 584-9000 x6602
Main Building
9th floor, Room 9C10A

Carmen Cruz, Patient Representative

Carmen Cruz
(718) 584-9000 x6516
Main Building
9th floor, Room 9C10B

Related Links

Patient & Nursing Home Resident Rights and Responsibilities

Patient Handbook

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