Redefining 911 Emergency Care | Dr. Ramon Lizardo | Full Episode

About this episode

Dr. Ramon Lizardo discusses his journey and the impact of Tele911 on emergency care access.

What if calling 911 instantly connected you to a board-certified emergency physician? That’s the reality Dr. Ramon Lizardo has created. In this inspiring conversation, Ramon shares his journey—from a child of immigrants to earning his MD at just 24, selling his first company at 29, and founding Tele911. What started as an idea in 2015 became a national lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic—now transforming emergency access for millions. We dive into: 🚑 How Tele911 is breaking down barriers to...

People in this episode

Host: Kim Tranquada

Guest: Dr. Ramon Lizardo

Topics covered

• emergency care
• health technology
• telemedicine
• health equity
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• 911
• emergency physician
• healthcare access
• COVID-19
• Tele911
• entrepreneurship
• health equity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tele911

Places: COVID-19

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