Tele-TBI Clinic

The DVBIC Tele-TBI Clinic and Remote Assessment Center provides TBI screening, assessment, consultation, and care to patients at a) remote military medical centers and b) troop intensive sites where demand for specialized care fluctuates with mass mobilizations. The Tele-TBI Clinic is organized like a traditional clinic with multiple specialties (ie, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, etc) working together to meet the unique needs of each patient. Unlike traditional TBI Clinics however, direct specialty care is provided at a distance using interactive Video-TeleConferencing (VTC). This interaction is made possible with the assistance of local primary care providers who provide on-site testing and therapy.

The Tele-TBI Clinic is the hub site for the Army’s North Atlantic Region, which is the first to launch this program. Similar clinics are being established throughout the DoD, which will likewise extend specialized care to service members from other locations. DVBIC is working with all service branches and the VA to ensure that Tele-TBI services follow rigorous guidelines and ensure the highest standards of care.

• Military sites interested in establishing a dedicated connection to a Tele-TBI Clinic for ongoing support of patients in your area may contact DVBIC Headquarters by using our Contact Us form.
• Healthcare access is also a challenge for veterans. The VA Polytrauma Telehealth Network was established in 2005 to serve veterans with TBI and other injuries who require treatment closer to home.