NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, which means we work to provide all our stroke patients with the highest level of care and satisfaction.
The Stroke Center team includes doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers, students, physical, occupational and speech therapy staff, and ancillary and supportive staff who provide care and guidance to all patients.
The Stroke Center works collaboratively with several hospital departments and services including, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology Rehabilitation Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy and Nutrition.
Stroke Treatment Outcomes
Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention
Appointments + Referrals
Clinic appointments are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-844-692-4692.
For urgent questions or in the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Outpatient Clinics
Bellevue Stroke Clinic
462 1st Avenue
Ambulatory Care Building, Clinic 1B
New York, NY 10016
212-562-1341
Bellevue Neurosurgery
462 1st Avenue
Ambulatory Care Building, Clinic 1D
New York, NY 10016
212-562-1301
Bellevue Speech and Swallow Outpatient Clinic
462 1st Avenue
Ambulatory Care Clinics, Floor 3B
New York, NY 10016
212-562-1857
*Ambulatory referral required
Bellevue Physical Therapy Services
462 1st Avenue
Hospital Building, Floor 6N9
New York, NY 10016
212-562-3618
*Ambulatory referral required
Areas of Expertise
- Ischemic stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Clinical Expertise + Procedures:
- Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
- Aneurysm treatment with both endovascular procedures and neurosurgical procedures
- Intracranial and extracranial stenting
- Direct and indirect bypass for advanced steno-occlusive disease
- Hemicraniectomy
- Embolization and resection of AVMs
- Endoscopic clot evacuation for intracerebral hemorrhage
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Stenting
- Advanced imaging including MRI, perfusion scans and transcranial doppler ultrasound
Neurovascular Disorders:
- Arterial Dissection
- Moyamoya Disease
- Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Carotid Stenosis
- Intracranial Stenosis
- Intracranial Aneurysms
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
Stroke Center Leadership Team
Sara K. Rostanski, MD
Medical Director,
Stroke
Kaitlyn Lillemoe, MD
Director,
Stroke Outpatient Clinic
Laura Scholtz, MD
Director,
Neuro ICU
Paul Huang, MD
Chief of Service,
Neurosurgery
Julia Bevilacqua, NP
Stroke Program Manager
Jennifer Garland, RN
Stroke Coordinator
Eytan Raz, MD
Director,
Neuro Endovascular
Margaret Walchak, RN
Stroke Coordinator
NYC Health + Hospitals Stroke Support Group
We have created this free link to allow you, your family, and friends online access to our monthly Stroke Support Group. Our support group can help you overcome challenges during the recovery process. Scan the QR code to join our virtual Stroke Support Group on every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.
Read Stroke Support Group flyer
Call 718-245-1311 for more information
Resources
New York State Department of Health Stroke page