Stroke Center

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

Learn about Stroke

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

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