Dr. Khaldi earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology and international studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his master’s degree and medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University.
He completed his residency in neurosurgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. and his endovascular fellowship at University of Florida.
He specializes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Neuroradiology
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Florida
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Arabic
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.5
Based on 140 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
I feel very safe and comfortable in Dr. Khaldi's care. The staff is kind and knowledgeable
October 17, 2026
5
Not only is Dr. Khaldi a brilliant surgeon, but I trust his judgment to navigate my highly specialized medical needs. I have already recommended him as a capable and trusted neurosurgeon.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi is the Very Best!!! He has helped to transform my quality of life for the better.
October 9, 2026
5
Great experience with doctor and staff. Very informative and supportive.
September 5, 2026
5
Very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was impressed with everything from check In to check out.
August 28, 2026
5
Physician , Nurse And office personnel very professional , felt well taking care.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr Khaldi was wonderful and by the time I left I felt at ease and confident I was in good hands. I trust him
August 8, 2026
3
You did a great job.
July 24, 2026
5
My experience was nothing short of amazing and incredible
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi was amazing. He was thorough, professional, took his time explaining procedures, answered all of our questions and concerns, was friendly and very approachable. His calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. While I'm not pleased to have to have a procedure, I trust that I am in good hands with Dr. Khaldi.
July 11, 2026
3
Lost video contact so the appointment was not able to take place
July 4, 2026
5
He is an excellent doctor and so is his medical team.
July 3, 2026
4
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Khaldi . He is a wonderful, not only surgeon, but he's also a great listener and has a memory like a steel trap, which is a source of amusement between us. I would also like to say that I think on the very first question to this questionnaire, I pressed a one because I didn't listen to all the instructions. I believe that it was a question I should have given the highest rating, not a one. So if you can change that, it would be great. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
They were all very kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition and even though I had googled what was going on, I felt way more secure after going to him and less scared and I recommend him to everybody. I think he was phenomenal and really knows what he's talking about and I trust him wholeheartedly and I'm glad that I was referred to him.
May 8, 2026
5
I am so thankful to this doctor for caring and for his great work
May 6, 2026
5
Very positive experience. Thanks
April 24, 2026
4
So far so good.
April 15, 2026
5
Very good experience
March 15, 2026
5
A little issue on my part with my phone connecting but Dr. Khaldi made sure we were able to connect so I could see pictures of the problem that was not a problem.
March 14, 2026
5
We really liked that he went over Daddy's options the good & bad. That he asked us to pray over our decision and talk it over with My Mama, Brother,Sister and other Family/Friends. Very Pleased with his bedside manners, listening to what Daddy & I had to say. Look forward to seeing him in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2026
5
Very superior experience
March 13, 2026
5
Very pleased and confident with Dr. Khaldi. He saved my life.
March 11, 2026
5
Always well treated at this office
March 7, 2026
5
Excellent care, very attentive to questions, spent quality time with me
March 7, 2026
5
I have faith in my neurosurgeon. He talks to me and tells me about my situation or what's going on with me. So to me, I think he's okay. He's very good. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Everyone was so delightful. I really was impressed with the staff. Hans and Dr. Khaldi were really patient and listened intently and provided great options for my illness. I felt really taken care of and feel like they truly care about me and their patients.
February 26, 2026
4
I was impressed by all the people I met at my visit. Afterwards, I realized there were questions that I had not thought of while I was there, and I will reach out to get answers.
February 26, 2026
5
Everyone was very kind to me, thank you.
February 10, 2026
5
Very satisfied with doctors and staff.
January 17, 2026
5
I feel very safe and comfortable in Dr. Khaldi's care. The staff is kind and knowledgeable
October 17, 2026
5
Not only is Dr. Khaldi a brilliant surgeon, but I trust his judgment to navigate my highly specialized medical needs. I have already recommended him as a capable and trusted neurosurgeon.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi is the Very Best!!! He has helped to transform my quality of life for the better.
October 9, 2026
5
Great experience with doctor and staff. Very informative and supportive.
September 5, 2026
5
Very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was impressed with everything from check In to check out.
August 28, 2026
5
Physician , Nurse And office personnel very professional , felt well taking care.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr Khaldi was wonderful and by the time I left I felt at ease and confident I was in good hands. I trust him
August 8, 2026
5
My experience was nothing short of amazing and incredible
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi was amazing. He was thorough, professional, took his time explaining procedures, answered all of our questions and concerns, was friendly and very approachable. His calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. While I'm not pleased to have to have a procedure, I trust that I am in good hands with Dr. Khaldi.
July 11, 2026
5
He is an excellent doctor and so is his medical team.
July 3, 2026
5
They were all very kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition and even though I had googled what was going on, I felt way more secure after going to him and less scared and I recommend him to everybody. I think he was phenomenal and really knows what he's talking about and I trust him wholeheartedly and I'm glad that I was referred to him.
May 8, 2026
5
I am so thankful to this doctor for caring and for his great work
May 6, 2026
5
Very positive experience. Thanks
April 24, 2026
5
Very good experience
March 15, 2026
5
A little issue on my part with my phone connecting but Dr. Khaldi made sure we were able to connect so I could see pictures of the problem that was not a problem.
March 14, 2026
5
We really liked that he went over Daddy's options the good & bad. That he asked us to pray over our decision and talk it over with My Mama, Brother,Sister and other Family/Friends. Very Pleased with his bedside manners, listening to what Daddy & I had to say. Look forward to seeing him in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2026
5
Very superior experience
March 13, 2026
5
Very pleased and confident with Dr. Khaldi. He saved my life.
March 11, 2026
5
Always well treated at this office
March 7, 2026
5
Excellent care, very attentive to questions, spent quality time with me
March 7, 2026
5
I have faith in my neurosurgeon. He talks to me and tells me about my situation or what's going on with me. So to me, I think he's okay. He's very good. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Everyone was so delightful. I really was impressed with the staff. Hans and Dr. Khaldi were really patient and listened intently and provided great options for my illness. I felt really taken care of and feel like they truly care about me and their patients.
February 26, 2026
5
Everyone was very kind to me, thank you.
February 10, 2026
5
Very satisfied with doctors and staff.
January 17, 2026
4
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Khaldi . He is a wonderful, not only surgeon, but he's also a great listener and has a memory like a steel trap, which is a source of amusement between us. I would also like to say that I think on the very first question to this questionnaire, I pressed a one because I didn't listen to all the instructions. I believe that it was a question I should have given the highest rating, not a one. So if you can change that, it would be great. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
4
So far so good.
April 15, 2026
4
I was impressed by all the people I met at my visit. Afterwards, I realized there were questions that I had not thought of while I was there, and I will reach out to get answers.
February 26, 2026
3
You did a great job.
July 24, 2026
3
Lost video contact so the appointment was not able to take place
July 4, 2026
3
You did a great job.
July 24, 2026
3
Lost video contact so the appointment was not able to take place
July 4, 2026
4
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Khaldi . He is a wonderful, not only surgeon, but he's also a great listener and has a memory like a steel trap, which is a source of amusement between us. I would also like to say that I think on the very first question to this questionnaire, I pressed a one because I didn't listen to all the instructions. I believe that it was a question I should have given the highest rating, not a one. So if you can change that, it would be great. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
4
So far so good.
April 15, 2026
4
I was impressed by all the people I met at my visit. Afterwards, I realized there were questions that I had not thought of while I was there, and I will reach out to get answers.
February 26, 2026
5
I feel very safe and comfortable in Dr. Khaldi's care. The staff is kind and knowledgeable
October 17, 2026
5
Not only is Dr. Khaldi a brilliant surgeon, but I trust his judgment to navigate my highly specialized medical needs. I have already recommended him as a capable and trusted neurosurgeon.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi is the Very Best!!! He has helped to transform my quality of life for the better.
October 9, 2026
5
Great experience with doctor and staff. Very informative and supportive.
September 5, 2026
5
Very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was impressed with everything from check In to check out.
August 28, 2026
5
Physician , Nurse And office personnel very professional , felt well taking care.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr Khaldi was wonderful and by the time I left I felt at ease and confident I was in good hands. I trust him
August 8, 2026
5
My experience was nothing short of amazing and incredible
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi was amazing. He was thorough, professional, took his time explaining procedures, answered all of our questions and concerns, was friendly and very approachable. His calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. While I'm not pleased to have to have a procedure, I trust that I am in good hands with Dr. Khaldi.
July 11, 2026
5
He is an excellent doctor and so is his medical team.
July 3, 2026
5
They were all very kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition and even though I had googled what was going on, I felt way more secure after going to him and less scared and I recommend him to everybody. I think he was phenomenal and really knows what he's talking about and I trust him wholeheartedly and I'm glad that I was referred to him.
May 8, 2026
5
I am so thankful to this doctor for caring and for his great work
May 6, 2026
5
Very positive experience. Thanks
April 24, 2026
5
Very good experience
March 15, 2026
5
A little issue on my part with my phone connecting but Dr. Khaldi made sure we were able to connect so I could see pictures of the problem that was not a problem.
March 14, 2026
5
We really liked that he went over Daddy's options the good & bad. That he asked us to pray over our decision and talk it over with My Mama, Brother,Sister and other Family/Friends. Very Pleased with his bedside manners, listening to what Daddy & I had to say. Look forward to seeing him in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2026
5
Very superior experience
March 13, 2026
5
Very pleased and confident with Dr. Khaldi. He saved my life.
March 11, 2026
5
Always well treated at this office
March 7, 2026
5
Excellent care, very attentive to questions, spent quality time with me
March 7, 2026
5
I have faith in my neurosurgeon. He talks to me and tells me about my situation or what's going on with me. So to me, I think he's okay. He's very good. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Everyone was so delightful. I really was impressed with the staff. Hans and Dr. Khaldi were really patient and listened intently and provided great options for my illness. I felt really taken care of and feel like they truly care about me and their patients.
February 26, 2026
5
Everyone was very kind to me, thank you.
February 10, 2026
5
Very satisfied with doctors and staff.
January 17, 2026
5
I feel very safe and comfortable in Dr. Khaldi's care. The staff is kind and knowledgeable
October 17, 2026
5
Not only is Dr. Khaldi a brilliant surgeon, but I trust his judgment to navigate my highly specialized medical needs. I have already recommended him as a capable and trusted neurosurgeon.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi is the Very Best!!! He has helped to transform my quality of life for the better.
October 9, 2026
5
Great experience with doctor and staff. Very informative and supportive.
September 5, 2026
5
Very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was impressed with everything from check In to check out.
August 28, 2026
5
Physician , Nurse And office personnel very professional , felt well taking care.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr Khaldi was wonderful and by the time I left I felt at ease and confident I was in good hands. I trust him
August 8, 2026
3
You did a great job.
July 24, 2026
5
My experience was nothing short of amazing and incredible
July 22, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi was amazing. He was thorough, professional, took his time explaining procedures, answered all of our questions and concerns, was friendly and very approachable. His calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. While I'm not pleased to have to have a procedure, I trust that I am in good hands with Dr. Khaldi.
July 11, 2026
3
Lost video contact so the appointment was not able to take place
July 4, 2026
5
He is an excellent doctor and so is his medical team.
July 3, 2026
4
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Khaldi . He is a wonderful, not only surgeon, but he's also a great listener and has a memory like a steel trap, which is a source of amusement between us. I would also like to say that I think on the very first question to this questionnaire, I pressed a one because I didn't listen to all the instructions. I believe that it was a question I should have given the highest rating, not a one. So if you can change that, it would be great. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
They were all very kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition and even though I had googled what was going on, I felt way more secure after going to him and less scared and I recommend him to everybody. I think he was phenomenal and really knows what he's talking about and I trust him wholeheartedly and I'm glad that I was referred to him.
May 8, 2026
5
I am so thankful to this doctor for caring and for his great work
May 6, 2026
5
Very positive experience. Thanks
April 24, 2026
4
So far so good.
April 15, 2026
5
Very good experience
March 15, 2026
5
A little issue on my part with my phone connecting but Dr. Khaldi made sure we were able to connect so I could see pictures of the problem that was not a problem.
March 14, 2026
5
We really liked that he went over Daddy's options the good & bad. That he asked us to pray over our decision and talk it over with My Mama, Brother,Sister and other Family/Friends. Very Pleased with his bedside manners, listening to what Daddy & I had to say. Look forward to seeing him in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2026
5
Very superior experience
March 13, 2026
5
Very pleased and confident with Dr. Khaldi. He saved my life.
March 11, 2026
5
Excellent care, very attentive to questions, spent quality time with me
March 7, 2026
5
Always well treated at this office
March 7, 2026
5
I have faith in my neurosurgeon. He talks to me and tells me about my situation or what's going on with me. So to me, I think he's okay. He's very good. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Everyone was so delightful. I really was impressed with the staff. Hans and Dr. Khaldi were really patient and listened intently and provided great options for my illness. I felt really taken care of and feel like they truly care about me and their patients.
February 26, 2026
4
I was impressed by all the people I met at my visit. Afterwards, I realized there were questions that I had not thought of while I was there, and I will reach out to get answers.
February 26, 2026
5
Everyone was very kind to me, thank you.
February 10, 2026
5
Very satisfied with doctors and staff.
January 17, 2026
5
Very satisfied with doctors and staff.
January 17, 2026
5
Everyone was very kind to me, thank you.
February 10, 2026
4
I was impressed by all the people I met at my visit. Afterwards, I realized there were questions that I had not thought of while I was there, and I will reach out to get answers.
February 26, 2026
5
Everyone was so delightful. I really was impressed with the staff. Hans and Dr. Khaldi were really patient and listened intently and provided great options for my illness. I felt really taken care of and feel like they truly care about me and their patients.
February 26, 2026
5
I have faith in my neurosurgeon. He talks to me and tells me about my situation or what's going on with me. So to me, I think he's okay. He's very good. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Always well treated at this office
March 7, 2026
5
Excellent care, very attentive to questions, spent quality time with me
March 7, 2026
5
Very pleased and confident with Dr. Khaldi. He saved my life.
March 11, 2026
5
Very superior experience
March 13, 2026
5
We really liked that he went over Daddy's options the good & bad. That he asked us to pray over our decision and talk it over with My Mama, Brother,Sister and other Family/Friends. Very Pleased with his bedside manners, listening to what Daddy & I had to say. Look forward to seeing him in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2026
5
A little issue on my part with my phone connecting but Dr. Khaldi made sure we were able to connect so I could see pictures of the problem that was not a problem.
March 14, 2026
5
Very good experience
March 15, 2026
4
So far so good.
April 15, 2026
5
Very positive experience. Thanks
April 24, 2026
5
I am so thankful to this doctor for caring and for his great work
May 6, 2026
5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition and even though I had googled what was going on, I felt way more secure after going to him and less scared and I recommend him to everybody. I think he was phenomenal and really knows what he's talking about and I trust him wholeheartedly and I'm glad that I was referred to him.
May 8, 2026
5
They were all very kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
4
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Khaldi . He is a wonderful, not only surgeon, but he's also a great listener and has a memory like a steel trap, which is a source of amusement between us. I would also like to say that I think on the very first question to this questionnaire, I pressed a one because I didn't listen to all the instructions. I believe that it was a question I should have given the highest rating, not a one. So if you can change that, it would be great. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
He is an excellent doctor and so is his medical team.
July 3, 2026
3
Lost video contact so the appointment was not able to take place
July 4, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi was amazing. He was thorough, professional, took his time explaining procedures, answered all of our questions and concerns, was friendly and very approachable. His calm, friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. While I'm not pleased to have to have a procedure, I trust that I am in good hands with Dr. Khaldi.
July 11, 2026
5
My experience was nothing short of amazing and incredible
July 22, 2026
3
You did a great job.
July 24, 2026
5
Dr Khaldi was wonderful and by the time I left I felt at ease and confident I was in good hands. I trust him
August 8, 2026
5
Physician , Nurse And office personnel very professional , felt well taking care.
August 12, 2026
5
Very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was impressed with everything from check In to check out.
August 28, 2026
5
Great experience with doctor and staff. Very informative and supportive.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Khaldi is the Very Best!!! He has helped to transform my quality of life for the better.
October 9, 2026
5
Not only is Dr. Khaldi a brilliant surgeon, but I trust his judgment to navigate my highly specialized medical needs. I have already recommended him as a capable and trusted neurosurgeon.
October 16, 2026
5
I feel very safe and comfortable in Dr. Khaldi's care. The staff is kind and knowledgeable
October 17, 2026
Publications and Articles
De'saCare
De'sa Fuller, an assistant principal in West Georgia, greeted teachers in the hallway like every other morning. But her day turned upside down when she lost her balance and couldn’t rise from the floor. Thanks to the immediate actions of those around her—from the teacher who called 911 to emergency medical services and her Wellstar team—De’sa recovered and is back to school. Her story is a powerful testament to how recognizing symptoms of a stroke, calling for help right away and having highly coordinated care can lead to remarkable outcomes.
Getting help when things go wrong
At 34, De'sa Fuller was living a vibrant life. She was a 6th grade assistant principal at Gardner Middle School in LaGrange. She loved her job, enjoyed traveling and was saving up to buy her first home. April 15 started out like any other day. Smoothie in hand, she greeted teachers in the hallway as she made her way to her office.
“I felt a little off,” De'sa recalled. “I just thought I was going too fast—I didn’t put much thought into it.” Then she fell. A concerned teacher asked if she was okay. De'sa, thinking she had simply tripped, said “Yes.” Her vision blurred as she tried to get up and she fell again. “I said, ‘I am not okay.’”
What began as a typical morning turned into a race against time. One teacher's quick thinking to call 911 activated a rapid chain of events that would save De’sa from permanent disability.
The critical first minutes
“The ambulance got there quickly. It was like they were around the corner,” De'sa remembered.
“We got a call that EMS was bringing in a female who had been found on the floor at work, experiencing right-sided weakness,” explained Ginger Truitt, stroke coordinator at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, a Primary Stroke Center. The EMS professionals also reported confusion, headache and vomiting. “Those symptoms suggest stroke. We activated quickly.”
“I was worried about an acute stroke by their description of her symptoms,” he remembered. “I evaluated her on the stretcher when she came through the door.”
A Code FAST was called with the goal of speeding up the time to start treatment to improve De’sa’s chances for better outcomes. They skipped the emergency department and took her for a CT scan. Then she was seen by the onsite neurologist, and the team quickly administered tenectoplase—or TNK—a clot-busting drug.
“Her symptoms were markedly improved,” Dr. Orr noted. “She was more awake.”
However, the CT angiogram showed an MCA M1 occlusion—a blockage in a major blood vessel in the brain. While she had shown some improvement, it wasn’t enough. De'sa needed a thrombectomy, a procedure to remove the clot and restore vital blood flow to the brain.
A seamless transfer
De’sa needed an immediate transfer to a thrombectomy center, and there are only a few in the state of Georgia. After a quick virtual consult with Dr. Ovais Inamullah, a telestroke neurologist at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center—a Comprehensive Stroke Center—she was accepted for transfer. The Marietta-based Neuro Care program performs one of the highest volumes of thrombectomy and aneurysm treatments in the country.
Because time is of the essence with successful stroke treatment, transport by air is preferred. However, weather conditions threatened the flight’s safety. The ground EMS crew dutifully stood by in case they needed to drive De’sa.
Mercifully, the clouds lifted after a few tense moments and she began her trip to Wellstar Kennestone via helicopter.
“When we have this type of emergency, our goal is to get patients out the door for a thrombectomy in 90 minutes,” Ginger said. “In De’sa’s case, we did it in 102 minutes, which was still impressive because there was cloud cover and we weren’t sure at first if she would be able to fly.”
Upon arrival, De'sa was taken directly to the angio suite where Dr. Ahmad Khaldi, a Wellstar neurosurgeon, and his team were waiting. “Every minute counts,” he emphasized.
A thrombectomy is a procedure that treats a stroke without open brain surgery. A tiny catheter is threaded through a blood vessel in the arm or leg to the brain to remove a clot, restoring blood flow to help prevent permanent disability or even death.
“We finished surgery by 11:25 AM,” Dr. Khaldi said—just 20 minutes after the procedure began.
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Performs First Neurovascular Robotic Procedure
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital performed its first robotic neurovascular case — a diagnostic cerebral angiogram, which is a procedure used to evaluate blood vessels in the brain. The ability to complete these high-level procedures is now possible using the CorPath System, a robotic-assisted technology. Neurosurgeons Dr. Ahmad Khaldi and Dr. William Humphries performed the procedure.
“The first case with the CorPath System was very successful. Sitting away from the patient in a radiation-protected cockpit, I was able to use a joystick to advance the catheter, millimeter by millimeter,” Dr. Khaldi said. “Additionally, the enhanced visualization of the technology provided me with great control of the catheter. In my opinion, the enhanced control, visualization, and measurement of the CorPath System will transform the way we perform neurovascular procedures and ultimately improve patient care.”
“An aging baby boomer population is driving demand for new innovative technologies to treat strokes,” added Dr. Humphries. “Robotics offers physicians and patients a minimally-invasive technology that may improve the ability to provide rapid endovascular care to patients in the future.”
The CorPath System allows interventional neurosurgeons to perform the procedure remotely, away from the patient bedside. Seated in a radiation-protected cockpit, the physician uses a joystick to robotize catheters and wires to access the neck and brain blood vessels. Additionally, the technology provides neurosurgeons with the ability to accurately measure blockages and precisely position stents. The hope is that this technology will eventually be used for additional stroke treatments to restore blood flow to the brain and treat other complex diseases such as brain aneurysms.
“We are proud to be one of the first medical centers in Georgia to adopt the CorPath System,” said Wellstar Senior Vice President and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Chief Operating Officer Callie Andrews. “The adoption of the CorPath System at Wellstar Kennestone truly emphasizes our continuous commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology to our patients and clinical community.”
