About Specialist TeleMed
Elevated Care through Comprehensive Telemedicine
Our Beginnings
Specialist TeleMed (STeM) was established in 2016 to address a critical need for advanced telemedicine solutions that surpass traditional services. Recognizing the transformative potential of telehealth, we pioneered an integrated approach that seamlessly combines video conferencing, medical imaging, and clinical documentation into a streamlined, patient-centered experience. Our model prioritizes efficiency and ease of use, enabling physicians to focus entirely on patient care and ultimately enhancing health outcomes.
Since our inception, Specialist TeleMed has remained committed to innovating the delivery of specialist physician services, ensuring access to high-quality care where it is needed most. By eliminating barriers to specialist availability, we bridge critical gaps in healthcare access across the United States. Our robust network of board-certified specialists—spanning more than 24 medical and surgical subspecialties—delivers expert consultations for non-emergent conditions, empowering local providers with the support and expertise they need.
Through our telemedicine solutions, we enhance the capabilities of healthcare institutions and providers, ensuring that patients receive top-tier specialist care without the need to travel. Our board-certified physicians offer expert guidance in diagnosing, managing, and treating both common and complex medical conditions, reinforcing confidence among patients and families that they are receiving the highest standard of care within their own communities.
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
At Specialist TeleMed, our mission is clear: to extend the reach of specialist healthcare, optimize provider efficiency, and improve patient outcomes through innovative, technology-driven telemedicine services.
Our Vision
Specialist TeleMed envisions a future where every patient has seamless access to the highest-quality, value-based specialty care—delivered efficiently within their own communities.
Our Values
At Specialist TeleMed, our strength lies in our people and our unwavering commitment to excellence. We are guided by:
- Innovation – Pioneering telemedicine solutions that enhance access, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Collaboration – Partnering with healthcare providers to create a seamless, integrated care experience.
- Patient-Centered Care – Ensuring every decision prioritizes patient well-being and clinical excellence.
- Reliability – Delivering consistent, high-quality specialty care when and where it’s needed most.
- Continuous Learning – Evolving through experience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
At Specialist TeleMed, we are redefining the future of specialist healthcare—ensuring that expert care is always within reach.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge the gap in specialist care by delivering high-quality, integrated, and patient-centered virtual healthcare services. Partnering with healthcare organizations, we seamlessly incorporate specialist expertise into the natural flow of patient care—enhancing provider efficiency, improving outcomes, and ensuring a streamlined, value-driven approach to telemedicine. By integrating with existing systems and workflows, we minimize disruptions, allowing onsite care teams to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.
Our Leadership
The Secret Behind Our Success
Everything we do at STeM starts with our dedicated and talented team that is known for outstanding service and results.
Heather Barrett
Chief Executive Officer
Cari Hollis
Chief Operating Officer
Rob Song
Chief Financial Officer
Hasan Riaz, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Heather Horton, MD
Medical Director, Neurology
Jessica Peterson, DO
Director of Medical Affairs
Ginny Taylor
Sr. Vice President, Operations & Human Resources
BridgeMed Locum Tenens Solutions
Specialist TeleMed is proud to announce the launch of BridgeMed Locum Tenens Solutions, a dedicated locum tenens company.
Over the years, our hospital partners have repeatedly expressed the challenge of bridging the gap between virtual specialty care and the on-site presence required for procedures and hands-on physician support. BridgeMed was conceived in direct response to this need.
By combining STeM’s extensive expertise in delivering board-certified telemedicine services with BridgeMed’s ability to provide skilled, on-the-ground physicians, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end coverage solutions. This dual approach ensures that hospitals not only have access to around-the-clock virtual specialists, but also to reliable procedural support when and where it’s needed most.
With BridgeMed, hospitals gain a trusted partner to strengthen staffing models, enhance continuity of care, and address provider shortages, without sacrificing quality or efficiency.