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

VA Polytrauma System of Care

Welcome to the West Los Angeles Polytrauma Network Site

West Los Angeles Healthcare Center

West Los Angeles Healthcare Center
11301 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3711
Toll Free: (800) 952-4852

Returning Veterans Coordinator:
Thomas Nishimura (CMSW):
(310) 268-3620

Polytrauma Admissions and Referral Officer:
Armen Dumas (MD):
(310) 268-3208

Polytrauma Case Manager:
Geeta Isardas (MSW):
(310) 478-3711, Ext. 44879

Polytrauma Director:
Dorene Opava Rutter (MD):
(310) 478-3711, Ext. 49775

The West Los Angeles Healthcare Center in the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is a proud member of VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network – Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22.

What is Polytrauma?

The West Los Angeles Polytrauma Network Site in the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is one of twenty-one facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system.  For more information about Polytrauma, visit the national Polytrauma System of Care page.

 

Mental Health Support

Many veterans with Polytrauma injuries also need mental health support.  If you or someone you know is having trouble readjusting to civilian life, is having trouble sleeping, or is experiencing mood swings, depression, or other signs of extreme stress, we can offer free or low-cost assistance and care. 

You are not alone.

Readjustment Counseling System (Vet Centers)

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

VA Mental Health Program
 

Additional Information

If you are interested in more information about admission to the West Los Angeles Polytrauma Network Site or wants to schedule an evaluation, please contact Dr. Armen Dumas, our Admissions and Referral Officer, at (310) 268-3208.

Veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) should contact their local OEF/OIF Coordinator for information about benefits and health care enrollment. Locate points of contact for returning veterans and soldiers throughout the Southern Nevada and Southern California region.