Cathleen Colón-Emeric, MD, MHS

Dr. Colón-Emeric currently serves as Associate Director for Clinical in the Durham VA GRECC, staff physician and researcher with over 20 years of experience in Geriatrics. She is the Director of the GRECC Connect program in Durham and serves a as a provider for the program.

Mamata Yanamadala, MBBS

Dr. Yanamadala is a geriatrician with a duel appointment at the Durham VAMC and Duke University Medical Center. She has unique training in the field of healthcare quality improvement and education. She serves as a provider for the program and director of the education series.

Christy Knight, LCSW, MSW

Ms. Knight has 15+ years of experience as a medical social worker, most of which in the field of geriatrics. She conducts all of the pre-assessment interviews with patients and family members providing invaluable background information for providers.

Point of Contact: Julie Vognsen; Email: Julie.Vognsen@va.gov; Contact number: 1-919-286-0411  ext. 7265

CVT Geriatrics Consults

• Special clinic room at CBOCs
  • Telehealth presenter with patient
• Prior caregiver telephone assessment
  • Caregiver training during visit if needed
• Reduces patient burden by saving driving time