Stephen Holtzman

About Stephen Holtzman

Pioneering healthcare innovator and physician executive with a proven track record of transforming radiology practices through technology and process improvement. As Founder and CEO of Turbo Radiology, I\'m leading the development of next-generation reporting solutions that are revolutionizing how radiologists work.My journey as a change agent began during medical training at Dartmouth, where I learned from thought leaders at The Dartmouth Institute to apply scientific methods to process improvement. This foundation led me to spearhead a comprehensive Lean transformation at Radiology Associates of San Luis Obispo, resulting in a 66% revenue increase (from $15M to $25M) while enhancing quality and efficiency.This success catalyzed my entrepreneurial path. As co-founder of Holvan, I developed a patient education platform now used by leading academic medical centers nationwide, demonstrating my ability to identify market needs and scale solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.Key Achievements:• Led radiology group through Lean transformation, increasing revenue by $10M• Co-founded successful healthcare startup with nationwide adoption• Served as President of California Radiological Society• Built and led cross-functional teams in healthcare technology• Secured significant funding for healthcare innovationsNow at Turbo Radiology, I\'m combining my clinical expertise, process improvement experience, and entrepreneurial success to transform radiology workflow. Our platform represents the future of radiology reporting, backed by investors and guided by deep industry insights.I\'m passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare innovators and collaborating with forward-thinking organizations to improve healthcare delivery. Let\'s connect to explore how we can drive positive change in healthcare together.

Experience

1. CEO, Founder

   Turborad

   Jan 2024 — Present · San Luis Obispo County, CA, US

   Turbo Radiology is a revolutionary radiology report generation system. As the Founder and CEO of Turbo Radiology, I\'m thrilled to lead a dynamic team in reshaping the radiology landscape and empowering radiologists to work smarter, not harder.Our platform is designed to streamline radiology report creation by replacing conventional voice recognition methods with a user-friendly interface centered around a series of intuitive buttons. These buttons have been tested against thousands of exams, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. By incorporating current guidelines and algorithms, Turbo Radiology enables radiologists to generate reports with unprecedented speed while maintaining clinical excellence.One of the key features of Turbo Radiology is its flexibility. Users have access to a comprehensive library of text templates, which can be easily modified to suit individual preferences and patient needs. Additionally, our platform fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, allowing for continuous improvement of templates through user edits and adaptations.Turbo Radiology isn\'t just about report generation—it\'s about enhancing communication and collaboration within the healthcare ecosystem. Our platform provides robust communication tools that enable radiologists to quickly connect with healthcare providers, patients, IT professionals, and medical teams. We also facilitate seamless integration of findings from ultrasound technologists, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient report creation.Looking ahead, Turbo Radiology is committed to further innovation. Our future roadmap includes the development of a web application for technologists and patients to input critical information, enhancing the radiologist\'s ability to interpret images and provide comprehensive reports.We\'re also on a mission to develop a HIPAA-compliant communication system that helps patients understand their reports and follow-up recommendations, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.

Education

• Dartmouth College

  Master's degree, Healthcare Quality Improvement

  1996 — 1997

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

  Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

  1997 — 2001

• Occidental College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Biology

  1986 — 1990

• Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

  1990 — 1995

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

  Internal Medicine Internship

  1995 — 1996

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

  Vascular and Interventional Radiology Residency Program

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Interventional Radiology
• Continuous Quality Improvement