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for Ken Khuans
Angielene Owens
December 12, 2023
Dr. Khuans always has a smile and wonderful personality. He always had a kind word; he lived/worked for his patients. What can I say, he was simply the best. Rest well Dr. Khuans.
Dan
August 25, 2023
Dr. Khuans was a great VA doctor and did many wonderful things to help out our injured and disabled veterans. He assisted me greatly! May he rest in peace.
Ann Kadlub RN
February 9, 2023
I was a nurse at the VA and got to know him very well. I remember teaching him how to give shots. Something they do not teach doctors in medicine school! He was a wonderful doctor and always listened to what us nurses had to say!! RIP Doctor Ken!
Jon
February 8, 2023
Dr. Khuans was my Primary care physician and the best physician I had ever had. My appointments felt more like going to a barbershop than the doctors office. We would get to talking and share stories, he would walk me down to the nurses station and continue the conversation if I needed anything there. I could tell he cared about me as much as providing healthcare. His memory is a blessing.
Angie Ledonne
January 3, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family of this outstanding physician . I worked with Dr Khuans in the CBOC , he was a scholar, a gentleman and true pleasure to work with him. God Speed until we meet again. God bless you .
Gene & Sylvia Dorneker
December 22, 2022
Ken was a great friend, co-worker and as we all know an outstanding compassionate doctor. He was always there to help and care for patients and staff. Sylvia and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Collette, Nicollette & Michael and may God bless you Ken, our friend.
Robert Goewert
December 17, 2022
Ken was a great Doctor and compassionate human being. I served with him at VA Lakeside Medical Center for many years. Rest in Peace. Dr. Robert Goewert
Edmundo Cuevas
December 10, 2022
Dr. Khuans was my primary at the V.A. He was a helpful person throughout my time going there. He returned to help the veterans at the V.A. after suffering a stroke.
I last saw him earlier this summer after training at NTC California and helped me out once more after injuring my knee.
OIF/OEF clinic won't be the same but I'm glad to have the opportunity to meet him.
James T. Smith
December 3, 2022
After I retired from the army I didn´t know how much work it would be to return fully to home and family. The Jesse Brown VA has a OEF/OIF Returning Clinic. The lead physician was Dr. Ken Stephen Khuans, I didn´t know what to expect when I met him, he had a stroke and was in a wheel chair and so on, but this doctor´s power was his expertise in medicine and people. Two years after coming home he was part of me coming home. The Veteran´s Administration has quite a few angels that truly understand how to care for and help Service Members Heal and Come Home.
It hurt my heart as I sat in my Dr. Ken Stephen Khuans´ scheduled wellness physical check up. He wasn´t there, his door was closed, I thought he was still talking to the Member who was ahead of me. He´d call and check on me personally, and have his team call me to schedule appointments. As the nurse took my vitals, she said Dr Khuans had passed last month, and my heart sank. The new guy, is gonna have a hard time, his bedside manner is too young and techie, but maybe he´ll learn.
If you happen to know the Khuans´ family let them know that this this American Soldier was impacted by the the service of one of the greatest Clinicians I´ve ever met and been served by. See you later Dr. Khuans´!!
Patrick Kerrigan
November 21, 2022
Dr. Khuans, was a great member of the medical staff at Lakeside VAMC, and Jesse Brown VAMC.
He had as his mission to provide quality care to the veterans that he saw. Plus his providing training and guidance to many doctors who did their early training in the VA.
He will be missed by those of us who worked at the VA, and the patient's he treated over the years.
Noe Rinconeno
November 21, 2022
Thank you for being there, thank you for being patient and understating, thank you for helping every Veteran you encounter. Thank you for helping me
Noe Rinconeno
Toby Wall
November 16, 2022
Dr. Khuans was my primary care provider at Jessie Brown VA. He was always so welcoming, warm, and patriotic! We lost more than just an amazing physician. He did more for this country and veterans than he ever knew. Dr. Khuans epitomized resiliency and unending optimism. Rest well Dr. and know you accomplished so much.
Dr. Ray Zeiss
November 14, 2022
Ken was an outstanding and compassionate physician, the best of the best. It was a privilege to know and work with him at Lakeside and Jessie Brown VA over these many years.
His passion for the care of his patients and his wise counsel to his colleagues added greatly to the success of our VA mission.
Dr. Ray Zeiss
Former Chief of Staff, Lakeside VAMC
Miranda Wecker
November 11, 2022
I am so saddened to hear of Ken's passing. He and his family lived next door to my parents for decades. I enjoyed immensely running into him in the hallway when I would visit. His brave spirit after the stroke was inspirational. As all the comments show, he was a kind soul much loved by friends, family and colleagues. My true condolences to his family.
Army Officer
November 11, 2022
Dr. K was the most patient and caring doctor I have never had. He was my first Dr when I left active duty and took care of me. I felt safe and knew I'd be taken care of with Dr. K. I am forever grateful to him for helping me transition to civilian life.
Matt
November 10, 2022
Dr. Khuans was a fantastic man. I've never had a doctor get to know me and make me feel so understood before him. He loved to tell me how similar I look to his son and then he would show me pictures and he was truly so happy. I will miss him. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Rose Marie Snopko
November 10, 2022
Dear Collette,
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of your husband Ken. Our deep condolences to you and your family. Rose and Paul Snopko
Nicholas Vetrovec
November 4, 2022
Dr. Khuans was a great doctor of mine. Always caring and accessible. Besides him doing his doctor thing making sure I had the correct medicine and appointments, I loved that he spent time to get to know me a little better, talking and sharing stories about vacations, family and day to day life. Me and his wife Collette share the same birthday which always came up around that time of year. I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
Lourdes Coss and Laika Nur
November 4, 2022
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Ken. We were deeply saddened by the news. We remember him as a devoted father attending FXW School events along with Collette.
May the Lord give peace and comfort to his family!
Lourdes Coss and Dr. Laika M. Nur
Anne ODonnell
November 4, 2022
What a great man dr Ken khuans was. He left us a legacy of how humans should be. We worked together for over 25 years. In good times and bad he always rose above the crisis and drama.
I can´t imagine how many wonderful memories you have to comfort you at this time. He was a problem solver, attentive listener, kind, generous and caring with all people and will be greatly missed. I believe he will walk straight into heaven
R.z
November 3, 2022
An amazing advocate and Healthcare provider for each and everyone of the Veterans he treated. He helped so many of us Veterans and it is something we will be forever grateful for his time with us, as we attempt to do our best by him and look out for others as well.
Vera Marshall (Golliday)
November 3, 2022
As Doctor Khuans first secretary, I met him on the 11th floor working as Ward Secretary at the Veterans Administration Hospital. When he became the doctor for Outpatient, I joined his staff. A doctor after God´s heart who understood human imperfections. He cannot be replaced.
Vera Marshall (Golliday)
Michelle Langlois
November 3, 2022
I worked with Dr. Khuans for the past few years after he was transferred to the clinic working with our returning combat vets. We would have chats about all his memorabilia in his office, his family, and his recovery after his stroke with his main goal to continue practicing medicine. His patients loved him as well as the staff who worked with him. I was incredibly saddened to hear of his passing and my prayers are with his family. He will surely be missed.
Angie Owens
November 1, 2022
Dr. Khuans was a dear friend and co-worker whom I have known for 40 years from Lakeside and Jesse Brown VA. He was a "doctor's doctor". A kind, gentle and genuine soul. Always a smile and love caring for the Veterans. Dr. Khuans always said he would never retire and that they'd have to carry him out of there. He absolutely loved what he did and we loved him. Rest well Dr. Khuans, "Rest in Peace"
Kathy Bracken
November 1, 2022
I knew Ken in high school, then worked with him at LCM and at VA til I retired.
He was a kind and caring physician. My sympathy to his family.
Kathy Bracken
trudy bellot
November 1, 2022
We are saddened by the loss of this good man, husband and father. We continue to pray for the family and peace to come quickly
God bless and keep the family safe.
Trudy and Ron
The Zarzycki Family
November 1, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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