Meet the Chaplains

At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, we understand that healing involves the whole person - body, mind, spirit and soul. For this reason, we offer chaplaincy services to patients and their loved ones.

Here is a list of our spiritual leaders and their contact information:

Fr. Lester Avestruz, Catholic Chaplain
Fr. Lester Avestruz, Catholic Chaplain
(310) 423-8040
Paula Van Gelder, Associate Jewish Chaplain
Paula Van Gelder, Associate Jewish Chaplain
(310) 423-5291
Rev Denise LaChance, Christian Chaplain
Rev Denise LaChance, Christian Chaplain
(310) 423-8200
Joshua Spiegelman, Associate Jewish Chaplain
Joshua Spiegelman, Associate Jewish Chaplain
(310) 423-5291
Rev Nick Mangoutas, Associate Christian Chaplain
Rev Nick Mangoutas, Associate Christian Chaplain
(310) 423-2040