Recognized Telemedicine Providers Leaders 2025

Dr. John Venzor is a board-certified physician and co-founder of Florida-based virtual care and telehealth practice Vyta.co. He has spent 15+ years practicing acute care medicine in the Tampa Bay area where he has cared for tens of thousands of patients in person and thousands more through telehealth. As Vyta.co grew from idea to active clinical practice, Dr. Venzor was deeply involved in developing its care model, operational processes, and AI-supported workflows. He brings practical coding and AI knowledge to Vyta.co’s care model, helping connect clinical judgment with software and AI systems that support patient workflows. His perspective brings together daily patient care, telehealth operations, and a hands-on understanding of healthcare technology. With direct experience in both patient care and software development, Dr. Venzor offers a grounded view of AI in healthcare, telehealth operations, and the emerging role of physicians who help build the systems they use. Based in Tampa, FL.

Taylor Jackson, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Telemedix, a modern telehealth platform delivering convenient, patient-centered care across multiple states. With a background in both clinical practice and digital health innovation, Taylor specializes in primary care, dermatology, and evidence-based wellness treatments, including weight management and preventative care. Through Telemedix, Taylor focuses on improving access to high-quality healthcare by leveraging asynchronous telemedicine, allowing patients to receive timely, efficient care without traditional barriers. Taylor is particularly passionate about patient education, safe prescribing practices, and making healthcare more accessible for busy individuals and underserved populations. With years of frontline healthcare experience, Taylor brings a practical, compassionate perspective to topics including telehealth, digital health trends, primary care, and patient safety.

Dr. Geny Augustine is a physician at Solace who knows firsthand how challenging the U.S. healthcare system can be for patients. Having worked with diverse patient populations throughout her career, she's seen how the system's complex nature can create unnecessary barriers to getting good care—which is exactly what drew her to Solace's mission of putting patients first. Dr. Augustine completed her medical education in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, and previously worked as a Family Medicine physician for Banner Health in Glendale, Arizona. She's passionate about improving patient care, leading quality improvement projects like her work on hypertension management in urban environments, which earned honorable mention for the SLUHN Quality Improvement Award in 2020. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish skills, she brings both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to her patient relationships. When she's not advocating for patients, Dr. Augustine enjoys fitness, culinary arts, fine arts, travel, and volunteer work—pursuits that reflect her belief in whole-person wellness and giving back to her community.

Dr. Shiv Goel, MD is a board-certified physician and the founder of Prime Vitality Care, a physician-led functional medicine and wellness clinic based in San Antonio, Texas, with telehealth services available to patients in all 50 states. Dr. Goel trained in internal medicine and functional and integrative medicine, and has spent his career building a practice model that treats the root causes of poor health rather than managing symptoms in isolation. His clinical philosophy is grounded in the understanding that hormones, metabolism, inflammation, gut health, and mental well-being are deeply interconnected systems — and that lasting health improvements require addressing all of them together. Prime Vitality Care specializes in physician-supervised GLP-1 medical weight loss programs using semaglutide and tirzepatide, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men, peptide therapy including Sermorelin, BPC-157, and PT-141, and comprehensive functional medicine consultations for patients with chronic fatigue, gut dysfunction, autoimmune concerns, and metabolic disease. Dr. Goel is a sought-after expert on the clinical application of GLP-1 therapies, the role of hormonal imbalance in weight resistance, and the future of physician-led telehealth medicine. He speaks regularly to the gap between what conventional medicine offers patients with metabolic dysfunction and what a root-cause, functional approach can deliver when the right diagnostics and time are applied. Through Prime Vitality Care's HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, Dr. Goel brings the same standard of clinical depth and personalization to patients nationwide that San Antonio patients have relied on in person — with lab coordination through local Quest Diagnostics or CPL sites and all prescriptions compounded and shipped directly to patients.

Dr. Arturo Portales is a board-certified osteopathic physician with over 20 years of experience in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. He began his career in emergency medicine, where he recognized the limitations of treating symptoms alone. This insight led him to adopt a holistic approach focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of health concerns. Dr. Portales emphasize nutrition, lifestyle modifications, stress management, and quality sleep as essential components of optimal health. He collaborates closely with patients to develop personalized wellness plans that promote long-term vitality. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Portales is committed to empowering patients through comprehensive, individualized care.

Dr. Arun Veera is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his medical education in India before earning his M.D. at Case Western Reserve University, where he also completed his residency in family medicine and served as Chief Resident. In addition, he holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University, enhancing his expertise in clinical leadership and health systems management. Throughout his career, Dr. Veera has provided comprehensive care to patients of all ages, managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions and performing a variety of family medicine procedures. He has a particular passion for mental health and is deeply committed to integrating behavioral health into primary care. His strengths include clinical problem-solving, evaluating complex presentations, and fostering strong, trusting relationships with patients and colleagues alike. Dr. Veera has been honored with the Fawaz Susan Pediatric Care Award (2009) and Physician of the Month (2017), and his research has been published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. Beyond his clinical practice, he is actively involved in community service, volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the American Red Cross. Outside of medicine, Dr. Veera enjoys building large LEGO sets—a hobby that reflects his creativity, precision, and love for problem-solving. Above all, he values empathy and remains dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities he serves.

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli (“Dr Garbelli”) is a UK-based physician, healthcare strategist and MedTech advisor focused on assisting healthcare leaders and organisations adopt, navigate, and implement AI/robotics and healthcare automation safely, ethically and at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical practice, technology and executive decision-making, he supports boards, executive teams and MedTech leaders to turn innovation into measurable improvements in patient outcomes, workforce sustainability and operational performance. Dr Garbelli is the creator of the Healthcare Convergence Framework™ (HCF), a practical approach that helps organisations assess AI/Robotics readiness, align leadership priorities and design future-ready care pathways without disrupting frontline delivery. His work typically spans AI and robotics strategy, governance and risk management, clinical adoption and change leadership—ensuring that new technologies strengthen trust, accountability and safety in real-world conditions. As a keynote speaker and author, Dr Garbelli translates complex topics such as AI governance, clinical safety, ethics and system transformation into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences. He is the author of The Doctor’s Future and The Doctor’s Voice, and contributes thought leadership on how medicine is being reshaped by digital transformation and emerging technologies. Known for a pragmatic, clinician-led perspective, Dr Garbelli helps leaders navigate high-stakes decisions such as build-versus-buy, pilot design, evaluation and scaling across multiple sites. His mission is to purposefully transform the future of medicine—one organisation, strategy and physician at a time—with confidence.

I am the Chief Medical Officer at Boomerang Health Care, a state of the art multidisciplinary specialty group offering interventional, surgical and rehabilitative care through its 25 clinics in California. I also serve as the Medical Director at Le Reve: Regen, a leader in cutting edge restorative and regenerative solutions for Spine, Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal conditions. In the academic world, I have served as a Clinical Faculty at Stanford University for more than 20 years and have established myself as a world leader in cutting edge innovative therapeutic solutions. I completed her Anesthesiology residency from Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Fellowship in Pain Medicine from the University of California, Davis. I am board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by American Board of Anesthesiology, in Interventional Pain by American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians and in Regenerative Medicine by American Board of Regenerative Medicine. I sit on the Editorial board of the journal, Pain Physician and serve on the board of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Latin American Pain Society, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and Scilex (Nasdaq: SCLX). I am humbled to receive the Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Achievement Awards and other accolades. I have devoted my entire career to the field of Interventional spine and Regenerative medicine and have contributed via several peer reviewed journal articles, visionary editorials, and book chapters. My book, “Essentials of Regenerative Medicine” is first in its right illustrating latest interventional biologic techniques for spine and musculoskeletal injuries. I have also authored several National Guidelines including the ones on Opioids, Interventional Spine Epidural procedures, Facet joints, and the first ever on the Safe and Effective use of Biologics in Lumbar spine. I have completed the first prospective, multicenter, randomized placebo controlled trial demonstrating efficacy of platelet rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate in patients with back pain related to disc injury/degeneration. I consider myself an authority on global health care trends including digital health, technology innovations and applied biologics. Let’s connect and work together to make healthcare better, faster, and more effective – www.annunavani.com.

Nectar Health is a digital healthcare platform designed to make quality medical care simple, fast, and accessible. It connects patients with verified doctors across multiple specialties through secure online and in-clinic consultations. With an easy-to-use interface, transparent appointment booking, and a patient-first approach, Nectar Health helps individuals get timely medical guidance anytime, anywhere. The platform focuses on reliability, convenience, and trust—bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers through smart, technology-driven solutions.

Tomo Marjanovic is the Founder and CEO of Aspire Rejuvenation Clinic, a multi-million dollar hormone optimization and regenerative medicine company with clinics in four U.S. cities and expansion underway in Cleveland and Dubai. Named a Top 100 Healthcare Visionary by IFAH, Marjanovic has treated thousands of patients through bioidentical HRT, peptide therapy, stem cell and exosome treatments, and medical weight loss programs. Before building Aspire, Marjanovic spent 12 years in law enforcement in Ohio and Florida, earning the Public Safety Medal of Valor. After chronic night shift work destroyed his hormonal health and the medical system failed to help, he got certified in Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy through Worldlink Medical and built the company he wished existed when he was the patient. Marjanovic is the author of "Operation Optimal: Health, Wellness, & Becoming Your Best You" and host of the Tomo Talks podcast. He holds a BA in Criminal Justice Administration (Cum Laude) from Tiffin University and is a former competitive bodybuilder. His work has been featured in USA Today, NY Post, Miami Herald, Modern Luxury, and Authority Magazine. He is available to speak on hormone optimization, testosterone therapy, longevity medicine, regenerative therapies, peptides, men's health, stress and cortisol, health entrepreneurship, veteran and first responder wellness, the GLP-1 market, healthcare franchising, and the intersection of health and wealth.

Jeremy Gurewitz – CEO & Co-founder, Solace Health Jeremy Gurewitz is the CEO and Co-founder of Solace Health, a company dedicated to helping patients navigate the complex healthcare system with greater clarity and support. Jeremy’s mission at Solace Health is deeply personal. In 2016, his mother—an accomplished radiologist—was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite her medical expertise, she found herself overwhelmed by the complexity of her diagnosis and the multitude of decisions that followed, from exploring clinical trials to seeking second opinions and weighing treatment options. Witnessing firsthand how even highly knowledgeable individuals can struggle to navigate the healthcare system, Jeremy became passionate about solving a critical problem: healthcare in the United States has grown as complex as the legal system, leaving most people—patients and even doctors—without the tools or guidance to manage significant health challenges on their own. Under Jeremy’s leadership, Solace Health strives to bring clarity, advocacy, and personalized support to patients and families navigating life-altering medical journeys, ensuring that no one has to face it alone.

I’m passionate about redefining what modern healthcare can look like. After graduating with my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Auckland, I wanted to combine clinical medicine with innovation, which led me to create Selfcaremen, a fast-growing men’s health platform now operating across New Zealand and Australia. My goal has always been to make preventative healthcare more accessible, engaging, and relevant for men, blending strong clinical standards with a fresh, modern approach.Alongside building Selfcaremen, I continue to invest heavily in my own training and development. I work as an Occupational Medicine Physician and RACP/AFOEM Registrar with Sonic Healthcare in Melbourne, where I’m undertaking specialist training with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025–2029). I’ve also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine from the University of Otago and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health. This background allows me to bring a practical, well-rounded perspective to healthcare, sitting at the intersection of clinical work, workplace health, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, CEO/Founder of PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center (Serving 11 states) and Emory University Community Research Partner, has spoken at and been recognized at multiple local & national conferences and events. Including PCOS CON 2025, the “Ask The Experts Panel” with 11Alive News, and was featured in “What’s It Like Living with PCOS? Here’s What You Had to Say,” published in New York Magazine’s The Cut and was a finalist in the Top 10 Women's Health Innovations in the U.S. category at the 2024 USA Women's Health Innovation Summit as well as being named Top 3 Women Shaping the Future of HealthCare in the Ignite Gulf Coast Competition. With September being PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Johnson is available for interviews to speak about PCOS. Topics Dr. Johnson can speak to your audience about: Dr. Johnson’s partnership with Emory University School of Nursing on research entitled “Weight loss effects of semaglutide in combination with lifestyle changes in obese PCOS patients utilizing a telehealth care delivery model”. Dr. Johnson’s PCOS Screening Tool for patient self-assessment and screening by non-specialized medical providers, such as primary care physicians. The PCOS Trailblazers 5K: Walk, Hike, or Run for PCOS Awareness, co-hosted by PCOS Sisters & PCOS Challenge: The National Association for PCOS Awareness. How your audience can support those with PCOS and raise awareness of PCOS. PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center: who we are and the services we provide. The PCOS condition, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments. Dr. Johnson’s personal experience with PCOS. To coordinate interviews, please reply to this email or contact Chelsey Gilbert at pr@pcossisters.com or 904-586-1964. You can download the PCOS Sisters Media Kit here. ### About PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center Having battled her own PCOS for years, Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, CEO/Founder, founded PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center, a multi-state telehealth PCOS-specializing practice now serving 9 states, to allow PCOS women nationwide to receive care from the comfort of their own home. Dr. Johnson and her team at PCOS Sisters help many women manage the root cause and symptoms of their condition.

Dr. Robin Alexander, an MD Pathologist and passionate guitarist, combines his love for music and science. As a guitar enthusiast, he shares valuable insights and tips on guitar playing here at Guitarmetrics, helping musicians enhance their skills and enjoy their musical journey. Visit his linkedin page here. At Guitarmetrics, we take pride in curating creative guitar products like our Guitarcamz™ Guitar Headstock Camera Mount and the one-of-a-kind guitar pick punch. But what truly sets us apart is our dedication to the art of storytelling and knowledge-sharing through our blog. Here, you’ll find expert advice, in-depth reviews, and inspiring stories about the guitar world. We’re passionate about fostering a global community of musicians and writers. That’s why we actively welcome contributors from all over the world to share their insights, experiences, and ideas on Guitarmetrics. Whether you’re a guitarist with a story to tell or a writer looking to inspire others, we invite you to join us in creating a rich tapestry of guitar-related content.

I am a founder of Veedma ➡️ Veedma.com It's a telehealth clinic that helps men optimize their hormones and reach peak performance. Most men with hormone issues are told their labs are normal or are given generic treatment without understanding the cause. I founded Veedma to change that. We use comprehensive lab panels and medical history data to identify where the system breaks down and provide real medical care. Past ventures: - Led a Urology department at an IVF clinic - Moved to Silicon Valley and built health tech products Impressive milestones: - Helped over 400 couples overcome infertility and become parents Current journey: Helping founders in their 40s reclaim the energy to outperform Stanford-dropout competitors.

Bryan Henry is a passionate leader and former Family Nurse Practitioner with an advanced specialization in Endocrinology. As a visionary, he pioneered one of the first fully compliant national telemedicine clinics for Endocrinology, expanding access to care. Under his leadership. PeterMD has grown into one of the largest and most respected practices in the industry, setting a high standard for excellence and innovation in hormone health.

Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet, MD MS CHSE CPC ELI-MP FCCM is a critical care and emergency physician, professor, and certified executive coach working at the intersection of healthcare leadership, clinician wellbeing, and innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in academic medicine, she serves as Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and practices clinically as an intensivist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Dr. Emlet is the founder of Transforming Healthcare Coaching®, an executive coaching and leadership development firm supporting physicians, healthcare executives, and high-performing clinical teams in navigating complexity, stress, and organizational change. Her work is grounded in evidence-based leadership development, emotional intelligence, and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), helping leaders strengthen decision-making, communication, and resilience in high-stakes environments. Through individual executive coaching and systemic team coaching, Dr. Emlet partners with organizations to build aligned, psychologically safe, high-trust teams capable of sustained performance and cultural transformation. Her expertise spans team dynamics, simulation-based education, and leadership under pressure—bringing a rare combination of frontline clinical credibility and strategic coaching insight. In addition to her work in healthcare leadership, Dr. Emlet is passionate about advising healthcare technology, AI, and startup teams seeking clinical expertise, market-informed perspective, and mission-aligned guidance. She supports innovators building solutions that meaningfully improve the lives of clinicians, patients, and care systems. Dr. Emlet is a proud Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and host of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast. Her guiding belief is simple: healthcare transforms when leaders are supported to thrive—and when teams are empowered to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Dr. Leah Houston, MD, is an Emergency Physician, MIT-Trained Tech entrepreneur, and founder of Evercred, a healthcare technology company transforming the way medical professionals manage their credentials. Drawing on more than a decade of experience as an emergency physician, Dr. Houston witnessed firsthand how broken credentialing systems waste time, delay care, and contribute to physician burnout. With Evercred, she is pioneering physician-centric, domain trained agentic AI-driven tools that give practitioners ownership and mobility over their professional credentials and identities. Her work sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and workforce empowerment—freeing doctors from administrative bottlenecks so they can focus on what matters most: patient care.