Board-Certified Stroke Specialists at Your Patient’s Bedside in Under 3 Minutes
Comprehensive Digital Healthcare Stroke Services Delivering Critical Interventions and Measurable Outcomes When Every Second Counts
Our board-certified neurologists reach your patient’s bedside within three minutes, delivering the immediate specialist expertise your emergency team relies on during critical moments. We integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows through direct EMR documentation, providing the specialized interventions that improve patient outcomes, strengthen your stroke program’s reputation, and support your operational goals.
Emergency TeleStroke Response in Four Steps:
From EMS Alert to Treatment Decision in Minutes
1. Pre-Arrival Stroke Alert
EMS notifications activate our TeleCare platform, connecting an available board-certified stroke neurologist to the case within seconds.
2. Specialist at Bedside in Under 3 Minutes
The board-certified stroke neurologist joins your emergency team through secure digital healthcare technology the moment the patient arrives, ready to assess and guide treatment decisions.
3. Collaborative Assessmentand Treatment Decision
Our neurologist collaborates directly with your ED team, completing stroke protocols, determining treatment pathways, and documenting the encounter in your EMR in real time.
4. Treatment Execution
Thrombolytic therapy and interventions proceed immediately, with your team executing the coordinated care that preserves brain tissue and improves patient outcomes.
Comprehensive Emergency Stroke Care Services for Hospitals
Acute ischemic stroke with immediate thrombolytic intervention assessment
Hemorrhagic stroke consultation with neurosurgical coordination and treatment planning
Large vessel occlusion assessment for mechanical thrombectomy candidacy
TIA evaluation and risk stratification through expert neurological consultation
Status epilepticus management with 24/7 board-certified specialist availability
Acute encephalopathy assessment for complex neurological presentations
Proven Performance Metrics That Define Excellence
Your stroke program's reputation depends on consistent, measurable results. Our digital healthcare expertise integrates seamlessly into your existing workflows, delivering the outcomes that position your hospital as the regional stroke care destination.
Improved door-to-needle times that exceed national benchmarks
Enhanced patient throughput through streamlined emergency protocols
Reduced length of stay with efficient treatment pathways
Quality metric improvements that support accreditation goals
Operational Benefits
Market leadership through superior stroke care reputation
Patient retention and expanded regional market share
Technology integration with existing hospital systems
Comprehensive documentation that supports quality initiatives
Implementation and Team Integration
Our decade of digital healthcare experience has refined implementation protocols built on lean management principles that minimize disruption while maximizing results. We don’t just provide technology—we build state-of-the-art stroke programs within your hospital’s existing infrastructure.
Why Hospitals Trust Us to Deliver Emergent Stroke Care
Our physician-owned model has spent over a decade perfecting emergency neurological services. We understand both the clinical complexity of stroke care and the operational demands of modern hospitals.
Our experience with major healthcare systems across the United States demonstrates consistent results: faster response times, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced stroke program performance that establishes market leadership. We deliver quality-focused, consistent, and data-driven stroke programs with expert neurology consultation.
Complete Neurological Care Ecosystem
Emergency stroke care requires comprehensive coverage that extends beyond initial intervention. TeleSpecialists delivers integrated neurology services that maintain performance standards throughout the entire patient journey.
TeleNeuroHospitalist Rounding
Continued inpatient neurological care with expert oversight from the emergency department through discharge, ensuring seamless specialist continuity.
Outpatient Neurology
Post-discharge follow-up consultations and ongoing management of chronic neurological conditions maintain care continuity and patient satisfaction.
TeleEEG
EEG reads with rapid, real-time interpretation by remote neurologists and epileptologists, eliminating uncertainty in critical neurological assessments.
Elevate Your Stroke Program Today
Transform your hospital’s stroke care capabilities with proven digital healthcare expertise that integrates seamlessly into your operations. Our board-certified specialists are ready to support your emergency department with the rapid response and clinical excellence your patients deserve.
Contact us today to enhance your neurological emergency capabilities with professional stroke services that deliver both immediate impact and long-term excellence.
Your stroke program's reputation directly impacts both market position and revenue retention. Our digital healthcare platform delivers the documented outcomes that support accreditation, reduce regulatory risk, and establish your hospital as the regional stroke care destination. Seamless integration with existing infrastructure means measurable results without capital-intensive technology investments.
Industry-best, 34-minute median supports accreditation and competitive positioning
Revenue Protection
Enhanced patient retention through superior stroke care eliminates transfers to competing facilities
Risk Mitigation
Streamlined protocols with comprehensive documentation reduce liability exposure
Accreditation Support
Quality metrics align with Joint Commission and DNV stroke certification requirements
Strategic Business Outcomes
Market Differentiation
Establish stroke care leadership that attracts patients and referring physicians across your service area
Revenue Growth
Retain high-acuity patients who would otherwise transfer, protecting neuroscience service line revenue
Competitive Positioning
Superior outcomes create the clinical reputation that drives market share expansion
Risk Management
Comprehensive specialist coverage reduces liability exposure from emergency care gaps
Proven Implementation Methodology That Minimizes Risk
Our decade of digital healthcare experience has refined implementation protocols that protect your operational continuity while delivering measurable results. We don’t require technology overhauls or workflow disruption. Instead, we integrate within your hospital’s existing infrastructure using lean management principles proven across 400+ partnerships.
Implementation success requires organizational alignment. We work directly with your executive team to ensure every stakeholder understands their role in stroke program optimization:
C-Suite Alignment
Regular performance reporting demonstrates ROI and program progress
Medical Staff Leadership
Physician champion development ensures clinical buy-in
Departmental Coordination
Cross-functional collaboration from EMS through discharge
Compliance and Risk Management
Documentation standards that support accreditation and reduce liability
We transform fragmented stroke care into a seamlessly coordinated program that delivers the clinical and financial outcomes your board expects.
Proven Partnership Delivering Strategic Results
Our physician-owned model has spent over a decade building stroke programs that deliver measurable clinical and financial outcomes. We understand that your stroke program affects multiple strategic priorities: patient safety, market position, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.
Our experience with major healthcare systems demonstrates consistent results: faster response times that support accreditation, improved patient outcomes that enhance reputation, and comprehensive specialist coverage that reduces liability risk. We deliver the quality-focused, data-driven stroke program performance that boards and executive teams expect.
Comprehensive Service Line Integration
Emergency stroke care represents one component of comprehensive neuroscience services. TeleSpecialists delivers integrated neurology coverage that maintains quality standards throughout the patient journey, protecting revenue across your entire neurology service line.
TeleNeuroHospitalist Rounding
Continued specialist oversight from emergency admission through discharge prevents unnecessary transfers and maintains revenue within your system while ensuring consistent quality care.
Outpatient Neurology
Post-discharge follow-up maintains care continuity and patient satisfaction while building long-term relationships that support your ambulatory neurology program.
TeleEEG
Rapid EEG interpretation eliminates diagnostic delays and supports clinical decision-making without requiring additional neurologist recruitment.
Transform Your Stroke Program Performance
Elevate your hospital’s stroke care capabilities with proven digital healthcare expertise that delivers measurable clinical and financial outcomes. Our board-certified specialists integrate seamlessly into your operations, providing the emergency neurology coverage that supports market leadership while reducing operational risk.
Schedule a strategic consultation to discuss how TeleSpecialists can enhance your stroke program performance and support your neuroscience service line goals.
Clinical Outcomes That Elevate Your Team's Performance
Your expertise drives patient outcomes, and our specialists provide the immediate support that accelerates your clinical decisions. Seamless workflow integration means faster patient throughput, reduced ED boarding, and the quality metrics that reflect your team's commitment to excellence. We become an extension of your emergency department, delivering consistent specialist backup when every second matters.
Workflow and Quality Improvements
Faster Clinical Decisions
Sub-3-minute specialist response eliminates delays in critical treatment pathways
Reduced ED Congestion
Improved patient throughput decreases boarding times and optimizes bed management
Enhanced Care Coordination
Streamlined protocols ensure every team member knows their role during stroke alerts
Quality Recognition
Improved metrics support Magnet designation and stroke center certification
Supporting Your Team's Success
Immediate Specialist Backup
Eliminate the uncertainty of managing complex stroke patients without neurologist support
Workflow Optimization
Standardized protocols ensure coordinated team response during every stroke alert
Professional Development
Learn from board-certified specialists through real-time collaboration on complex cases
Quality Recognition
Performance improvements support your department's pursuit of stroke center designation
Seamless Integration That Supports Your Workflow
We understand that new systems often mean more work for frontline staff. Our implementation approach is different. Built on a decade of emergency department experience, our protocols integrate with your existing workflows rather than disrupting them. We work alongside your team to refine processes that make stroke care faster and more coordinated, not more complicated.
During implementation, we collaborate directly with the clinical staff who deliver stroke care every day:
ED Nursing Leadership
Protocol optimization that fits your triage and assessment workflows
Rapid Response Teams
Coordination strategies that ensure timely specialist access
Pharmacy and Lab Staff
Communication protocols for time-critical medication and diagnostic coordination
Radiology Technicians
Streamlined imaging interpretation and results communication
Stroke Coordinators
Case management integration from alert through follow-up
We become an extension of your emergency team, providing the specialist support that makes your job easier, not harder.
Emergency Teams Rely on Our Specialist Support
Our physician-owned model was built by clinicians who understand the reality of emergency stroke care. Board-certified neurologists who’ve practiced in emergency departments created our protocols, ensuring you receive the specialist backup you need without workflow complications.
Emergency departments across 400+ hospitals trust us because we deliver consistent specialist response when it matters most. We understand the pressure of managing complex neurological emergencies, and we provide the reliable support that allows your team to deliver the quality care your patients deserve.
Coordinated Care Throughout the Patient Journey
Emergency stroke intervention is just the beginning. Complete patient care requires specialist support from admission through discharge and beyond. TeleSpecialists provides the coordinated neurology coverage that maintains quality care at every stage.
Seamless transition from emergency consultation to inpatient management ensures patients receive consistent specialist oversight throughout their hospital stay, supporting your discharge planning and care coordination efforts.
Post-discharge follow-up consultations maintain the care relationships you've established and ensure patients receive ongoing specialist management without gaps in coverage.
High priority EEG interpretation provides the diagnostic clarity your clinical decisions require, eliminating uncertainty during critical neurological assessments.
Elevate Your Emergency Department's Stroke Care
Transform your stroke care capabilities with specialist support that integrates seamlessly into your workflow. Our board-certified neurologists provide the immediate backup your team needs during critical moments, delivering the quality outcomes your patients deserve.
Connect with our clinical team to learn how TeleSpecialists supports emergency departments like yours with rapid specialist response and coordinated stroke care protocols.
Clinical Excellence Through Proven Digital Healthcare
Your clinical expertise makes a measurable difference. Our platform connects you with emergency patients in under three minutes, giving you the tools to deliver the rapid, evidence-based interventions that define quality stroke care. Work alongside board-certified colleagues who understand that superior outcomes stem from combining clinical judgment with sophisticated technology that enhances rather than limits your practice.
Reach patients in under three minutes, delivering the immediate specialist assessment stroke care demands
Evidence-Based Outcomes
Door-to-needle times that exceed national benchmarks reflect the quality of care you deliver
Meaningful Interventions
20% improvement in thrombolytic administration demonstrates real clinical impact
Comprehensive Coverage
Support colleagues across the continuum from emergency intervention through discharge
Professional Practice Environment
Clinical Autonomy
Practice within evidence-based protocols while maintaining the clinical judgment that defines quality neurology
Diverse Case Experience
400+ hospital partnerships provide exposure to varied patient populations and clinical scenarios
Peer Collaboration
Work alongside experienced stroke neurologists who share your commitment to clinical excellence
Meaningful Impact
Deliver life-saving interventions that demonstrate the value of specialized neurological care
Collaborative Practice Model Built by Physicians
Our implementation reflects a physician-designed approach to emergency neurology. Board-certified specialists who understand the clinical demands of stroke care created our protocols, ensuring you have the tools and autonomy to practice quality medicine. During implementation, you’ll work alongside experienced stroke neurologists who provide mentorship and peer support as you integrate into the practice.
You’ll collaborate with clinical colleagues across the care continuum:
Emergency Physicians
Establish peer-to-peer relationships that support efficient consultation and treatment decisions
Staff Neurologists
Coordinate seamlessly with hospital-based neurology teams for continuity of care
Advanced Practice Providers
Support NP and PA colleagues with complex case guidance
Multidisciplinary Teams
Integrate with pharmacy, radiology, and nursing staff for coordinated patient management
Our physician-led model ensures you practice within a professional environment that values clinical expertise and maintains the collaborative relationships that define quality care.
Our physician-owned model was created by neurologists who wanted to practice medicine on their terms while maintaining the clinical impact that defines meaningful work. We’ve spent over a decade perfecting emergency neurological services because we understand what matters to practicing physicians: clinical autonomy, professional respect, and the ability to make real differences in patient outcomes.
Board-certified stroke neurologists across our practice trust us because we maintain the professional standards and clinical rigor that define quality neurology. We’re not a technology company providing medical services—we’re physicians using sophisticated technology to extend our clinical reach.
Comprehensive Practice Across the Care Continuum
Your stroke expertise extends beyond emergency intervention. TeleSpecialists offers practice opportunities across the complete spectrum of neurological care, allowing you to leverage your clinical skills throughout the patient journey.
TeleNeuroHospitalist Rounding
Provide continued specialist care from emergency admission through discharge, maintaining clinical relationships and ensuring comprehensive patient management that reflects quality neurology practice.
Outpatient Neurology
Offer post-discharge consultations and chronic disease management, building the longitudinal patient relationships that define meaningful clinical practice.
TeleEEG
Apply your neurophysiology expertise through rapid EEG interpretation, delivering the diagnostic insights that support colleagues' clinical decisions.
Practice Stroke Neurology with Purpose and Flexibility
Join board-certified colleagues who deliver meaningful stroke care through a physician-owned practice that values clinical autonomy and professional excellence. Shape telemedicine’s evolution while maintaining the clinical impact that defines quality neurology.
Connect with our physician recruitment team to explore practice opportunities that align with your career goals and clinical interests.
Measurable ROI Through Optimized Operations and Proven Integration
Your stroke program requires predictable costs, minimal operational complexity, and quantifiable returns. Our platform delivers documented performance improvements across 400+ hospital partnerships: reduced length of stay, improved patient throughput, and revenue retention from patients who remain in your system rather than transferring to competitors. Direct EMR integration and standardized implementation protocols minimize IT burden while maximizing operational efficiency.
Operational Performance Indicators
Efficiency Gains
34-minute median door-to-needle time reduces ED length of stay and improves departmental throughput
Revenue Retention
Patient retention metrics demonstrate decreased transfers and protected service line revenue
System Integration
Direct EMR documentation eliminates redundant data entry and supports billing accuracy
Quality Compliance
Performance metrics support CMS quality reporting and value-based reimbursement programs
Operational and Technical Integration
Minimal IT Infrastructure
Platform integrates with existing EMR systems without requiring additional capital investment
Predictable Service Model
Fixed-cost structure eliminates unpredictable locum expenses and recruitment costs
Technical Reliability
HITRUST certified platform with 24/7 technical support ensures consistent uptimeed stroke neurologists who share your commitment to clinical excellence
Implementation Efficiency
Standardized protocols refined across 400+ deployments minimize disruption and accelerate time-to-value
Standardized Implementation Minimizes Complexity and Risk
Our implementation methodology reflects lean management principles refined across 400+ hospital deployments. Standardized protocols minimize operational disruption while accelerating time-to-value. We don’t require extensive IT infrastructure changes or costly technology investments. Instead, our platform integrates directly with your existing EMR system using proven connection protocols.
Implementation involves coordinated technical and operational integration:
IT Infrastructure
Direct EMR integration using established HL7/FHIR standards with minimal configuration requirements
Network and Security
HITRUST certified platform meets enterprise security requirements without custom development
Department Integration
Standardized workflows minimize training burden and operational change management
Performance Monitoring
Real-time dashboards provide operational visibility and quality metric tracking
Technical Support
24/7 support team ensures rapid resolution of connectivity or system issues
Reliable Platform Delivering Predictable Results
Our physician-owned model provides the operational stability and service reliability that hospital partnerships require. Over a decade of consistent performance across 400+ hospital partnerships demonstrates our commitment to delivering measurable results through sustainable business practices.
We understand the operational demands healthcare systems face: cost predictability, regulatory compliance, technology reliability, and demonstrable ROI. Our experience with major healthcare systems proves we deliver the performance metrics, operational efficiency, and technical integration that makes stroke service partnerships successful.
Scalable Platform Supporting Multiple Service Lines
Stroke services represent one component of comprehensive neurology coverage. TeleSpecialists provides integrated services across multiple care settings using a unified technology platform, maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing IT complexity.
TeleNeuroHospitalist Rounding
Extend specialist coverage through inpatient settings using the same EMR integration and documentation standards as emergency services, reducing transfers and protecting inpatient revenue.
Outpatient Neurology
Support ambulatory neurology programs with remote specialist access, reducing facility requirements and overhead costs while expanding service availability.
TeleEEG
Leverage existing EEG infrastructure with remote interpretation services, eliminating recruitment costs and providing consistent diagnostic turnaround times.
Implement Proven Stroke Services with Predictable Results
Enhance your hospital’s stroke care capabilities with digital healthcare infrastructure that delivers measurable ROI through optimized operations and seamless EMR integration. Our standardized implementation methodology minimizes complexity while accelerating time-to-value.
Schedule an operational consultation to review technical requirements, implementation timelines, and performance metrics from comparable hospital partnerships.
Dr. Acevedo received her medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and did her neurology residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She went on to do a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Emory School of Medicine in Atla nta, Georgia and then joined private practice in Fort Myers, Florida. She currently resides in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She likes running, paddle boarding and spending time with family.
Bernadette Borte, MD
Dr. Borte received her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Her areas of interest include inpatient neurology and acute stroke. When not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. Dr. Borte joined the TeleSpecialist family in March of 2019.
Mazen Almidani, MD
Dr. Almidani is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and board certified in epilepsy, as well as neurology with special qualification in child neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Almidani is happily married with 4 children. His oldest son has autism and his daughter has complicated seizures; both were a drive for him to become a neurologist. Dr. Almidani enjoys soccer, running and spending time with his family. He is very involved with his sons’ therapy and helping with daily challenges. He is double board certified in Pediatric and Adult Neurology and Epilepsy. He sees children and adults. He also participates in charities for children in Syria who may be underprivileged and/or affected by the war. Dr. Almidani joined TeleSpecialists in August 2020.
Amanda Cheshire, MD
Dr. Cheshire received her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She did a fellowship in neurophysiology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cheshire is double board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. She enjoys traveling, reading and music. She currently resides in Viera, Florida. Dr. Cheshire joined TeleSpecialists in June 2019.
Jessica Floyd, MD
Dr. Floyd completed her neurology residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida followed by fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology with focus in EEG and epilepsy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She has particular interest in hospital neurology and patient education as well as the blossoming specialty of lifestyle medicine. She strives to take advantage of every encounter with patients and medical staff to empower them to do their own research into how daily thoughts, choices, and habits can add up to create greater and longer-lasting brain and neurologic health for ourselves and our loved ones. She lives in Florence, South Carolina with her awesome husband of 13 plus years and three beautiful children. She is an avid yogi, astrologer, and lover of food and all things neurology! Dr. Floyd joined the TeleSpecialist family in July 2017.
Nancy Futrell, MD
Dr. Futrell received her medical degree from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also did her neurology residency at the University of Utah as well as a research fellowship in cerebral vascular disease at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has authored 2 books and 50 peer reviewed papers.
Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders, MD
Dr. Jimenez Sanders received her undergraduate degree from Emory University, and her medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed her neurology residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, where she also did a specialized headache medicine and facial pain fellowship. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband and her two daughters. She is also fluent in Spanish and Italian languages, and enjoys photography, baking, boating, and biking.
Cory Lamar, MD
Dr. Lamar received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Following residency, he completed a clinical fellowship in neurophysiology, with a concentration in epilepsy. He currently resides in Florida and enjoys outdoor activities.
Clifford Meyers, MD
Dr. Meyers received his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and his MBA from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Rochester, where he also did a neurophysiology fellowship. Dr. Meyers resides in Webster, New York with his wife and daughter. When not doing teleneurology, he enjoys playing sports with his wife and daughter.
Tao Tong, MD
Dr. Tong received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. She completed her neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, where she also did a neuromuscular/EMG fellowship. She currently resides in College Station, Texas. Dr. Tong is married with two boys. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and reading.
Shubhangi Chumble, MD
Dr. Chumble attended BJ Medical School. She is a board certified neurologist with a subspeciality interest in sleep medicine. Dr. Chumble did her residency at Howard University in Washington DC and has practiced neurology since 2001 in private and corporate settings. She lives in Melbourne, Florida and loves the sunshine state. Her hobbies include yoga, meditation, cooking , traveling and meeting new people. She also loves to do stained glass, pottery and painting. She joined TeleSpecialists in June 2019.
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