Who We Are

Transforming healthcare access through technology and treatment

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We don't just build telehealth technology—we use it every day to deliver care through our own healthcare brands.

Approach

Our distinctive dual role gives us unparalleled insight into what works in digital healthcare. As platform developers, we create the technology that powers modern telehealth operations. As healthcare providers through brands like Hedfirst, we experience firsthand how technology shapes patient care. This combination allows us to rapidly evolve our platform based on real clinical experience, not just theoretical applications.

Why it matters

Traditional telehealth platforms are built by technologists who never experience the day-to-day realities of healthcare delivery. By actively operating our own healthcare brands, we understand the challenges firsthand—from patient engagement to regulatory compliance.

Our practical experience informs every feature we develop, ensuring our platform truly serves the needs of both providers and patients.

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Our Impact

Our flagship brand, Hedfirst, showcases the power of our approach. By combining our advanced telehealth platform with innovative migraine treatments, we're delivering specialized care to patients nationwide.

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This success story demonstrates how our technology can transform niche healthcare markets, making quality care more accessible to those who need it most.

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Who We Are

Kelly Smith
Founder & CEO
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Mr. Smith has over 25 years of technology experience and has functioned as a digital leader, product designer, development team leader, entrepreneur, and investor.  He is the founder of Curious Office, an innovation lab whose investments have seen acquisitions by Amazon, Google, Priceline, Comcast and more. Most recently, Kelly was the Chief Digital Officer for Athletic Greens - the leading DTC foundational nutrition company.   Previously, Kelly was the Head of Digital Products for Starbucks and MGM Resorts where he led the teams responsible for both company’s popular mobile and web products. Kelly started his career with the companies who developed the first commercial web browser and the first streaming audio & video company (RealNetworks).

Dr. Alex Mauskop
Chief Medical Advisor
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Dr. Mauskop is the Director and founder of the New York Headache Center. He is board-certified in Neurology with subspecialty certification in Headache Medicine. Dr. Mauskop is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, and New York Academy of Medicine. He is a Professor of Clinical Neurology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. 2023 is the 25th year Dr. Mauskop has been selected by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Mauskop has been conducting research in the field of headaches for over 30 years and has published numerous articles in scientific journals. He has delivered over 500 scientific presentations and lectures and serves as a reviewer for the New England Journal of Medicine, Neurology, Headache, and other medical journals. He has given lectures at institutions such as Cornell, Harvard, Columbia, NYU and Dartmouth Medical Schools, Mayo and Cleveland Clinics. Well over 200 doctors from around the world have visited the New York Headache Center to learn advanced treatment techniques, such as Botox injections, nerve blocks, magnesium infusions, and other. Two editions of his book for doctors, Migraine and Headache have been published by Oxford University Press.Dr. Mauskop is a licensed acupuncturist, an expert in functional medicine, and the author of The Headache Alternative: A Neurologist’s Guide to Drug-Free Relief, a book published by Dell and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Migraines: The Breakthrough Program That Can Help End Your Pain, a book published by Warner Books. Dr. Mauskop’s most recent book, The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain has been one of the best-selling books on migraines on Amazon.com for over two years.He has repeatedly been chosen as one of New York magazine’s Best Doctors in New York, as one of New York Times Magazine’s “Super Doctors” and as Castle and Connolly’s “Best Doctors”. Dr. Mauskop has appeared on local and national television shows, including Tom Brokaw’s News Hour, Extra, and PBS specials, and has been featured in Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, and many other publications

Daria Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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Daria Smith is a digital product leader, entrepreneur, and strategist with a sharp eye for design, business, and execution. She has built and scaled digital businesses from the ground up, leading everything from product development to go-to-market strategy.She played a key role in LG H&H’s North American expansion, launching lgbeauty.com, and led the digital re-platforming of CloudCall, a business communications platform. She also spearheaded the creation of a cutting-edge customer data platform with AI-driven personalization, helping brands deliver smarter, data-backed experiences.Daria knows how to take an idea, turn it into a product, bring it to market, and grow it—fast and efficiently.

Looking forward

As we continue to expand our platform capabilities and launch new healthcare brands, our mission remains clear: to make specialized healthcare more accessible through technology that's built from real experience.

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Whether you're a healthcare provider looking to expand into telehealth or an entrepreneur launching a new healthcare brand, Teligent provides the technology and expertise to bring your vision to life.