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Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: skull base tumors, flap reconstruction, sinus cancer, and more.

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2824

Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD is an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Health - Rancho Cucamonga, Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics, Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM and BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP P C.

Office Locations

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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11370 Anderson Street Suite 2100
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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150 Muir Road Va Northern California (612)
Martinez, CA 94553

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1895 Orange Tree Lane Suite 102
Redlands, CA 92374

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25333 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

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4646 Brockton Avenue Suite 103
Riverside, CA 92506

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8599 Haven Avenue Suite 210
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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Some issues Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD can help you with:

Flap Reconstruction

Flap reconstruction is a surgical procedure in which healthy tissue is taken (or harvested) from one area of the body, called a donor site, and then transferred to a damaged area, or recipient site. The most common types of tissue used in flap reconstruction are skin, muscle, and a combination of skin and muscle, called musculocutaneous tissue. Flaps are like grafts in that they both involve harvesting and transferring tissue, but they differ in one important way. Flaps are placed onto the recipient site with their own blood supply, whereas grafts are not.

Flaps are used to reconstruct large or deep wounds, as well repair physical deformities. For example, some nasal defects can be corrected using forehead flaps. Another common procedure that uses flaps is breast reconstruction, which is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast after mastectomy (breast removal). The ability to use musculocutaneous tissue makes flaps ideal for this type of reconstructive surgery. In addition, the included blood supply in flaps brings needed oxygen and nutrients to the recipient site, promoting healing.

During flap surgery, an enormous amount of attention needs to be paid to the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). To retain the flap's blood supply, the surgeon might form a pedicle, which is a bridge of tissue and blood vessels that connects the flap to the site it originates from. The flap is connected to its blood supply through this pedicle. It is removed only after the surgical team has made sure that the flap has healed enough to survive without it. This type of flap is called a pedicled flap.

Blood vessels may also be detached from the flap when it is harvested, and then reattached at the new location. Since the flap is not pedicled to its donor site, it is referred to as a free flap. To be able to connect blood vessels with accuracy, surgeons must use very tiny tools and special microscopes. For this reason, this type of flap reconstruction is also often called microvascular flap surgery. One advantage of free or microvascular flaps is that they are ideal for repairing larger areas, like an extensive wound or defect on the leg.

Depending on how involved a patient's flap reconstruction is, they may have to stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure. It may take six to eight weeks for the incisions to heal, and a year or more for the scars to fully fade.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	164
image guided procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	51
minor procedures	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	153
image guided procedures	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	133
image guided procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	149
image guided procedures	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	17
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	16
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	12
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	166
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	149
hospital care	11
image guided procedures	16
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	89
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	9
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Health - Rancho Cucamonga

Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus

Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

Loma Linda University Medical Center

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP P C

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steve Lee, MD, DO, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$377 LYRICA $230	VYNDAQEL $124	EMBEDA $23
Stryker Corporation	$193 XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $119	MAXFACE $74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$134 Kerendia $134
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$125 SAPHNELO $125
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$110 Envarsus $110
Other	$355 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $76	Inspire $33	GrafixPL $30	Interventional Lung Solutions $28	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $25	Other $163

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,293

Biography

Dr. Steve Lee sees patients in Loma Linda, CA, Riverside, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. His medical specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC), Dr. Lee attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Lee include cleft lip and palate, endoscopic sinus surgery, and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include Loma Linda University Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.