NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is proud to be designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission—recognizing our commitment to delivering the highest level of stroke care, safety, and patient experience.
Our Stroke Center team includes expert physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, trainees, and dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapists, along with essential ancillary and support staff. Together, we provide coordinated, compassionate care for every patient and family we serve.
We work closely with partners across the hospital, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy, and Nutrition. This collaborative approach ensures that each patient receives seamless, multidisciplinary care from the moment they arrive through their recovery.
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, change, or cancel an appointment, please call 1-844-692-4692.
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
844-692-4692
212-562-1341
Bellevue Neurosurgery
462 1st Avenue
Ambulatory Care Building, Clinic 1D
New York, NY 10016
844-692-4692
Bellevue Speech and Swallow Outpatient Clinic
462 1st Avenue
Ambulatory Care Clinics, Floor 3B
New York, NY 10016
844-692-4692
*Ambulatory referral required
Bellevue Physical Therapy Services
462 1st Avenue
Hospital Building, Floor 6N9
New York, NY 10016
844-692-4692
212-562-3618
*Ambulatory referral required
Target Population
We are honored to provide inpatient and outpatient services for the following patient populations:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Moya Moya Disease
- Vascular Malformations
- Complex Neurovascular Disease
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
Stroke Center Leadership Team
Sara K. Rostanski, MD
Medical Director,
Stroke
Paul Huang, MD
Chief of Service,
Neurosurgery
Eytan Raz, MD
Director,
Neuro Endovascular
Kaitlyn Lillemoe, MD
Director,
Stroke Outpatient Clinic
Julia Bevilacqua, NP
Stroke Program Manager
Margaret Walchak, RN
Stroke Coordinator
Laura Scholtz, MD
Director,
Neuro ICU
Jennifer Garland, RN
Stroke Coordinator
Michela Rosso, MD
Director,
Stroke Research
NYC Health + Hospitals Stroke Support Group
Resources
- How to register for MyChart
- EPICCARE info sheet for outside referrals to Bellevue (PDF)
- EPICCARE Quick Guide (PDF)
- New York State Department of Health Stroke page
- American Stroke Association
Awards
