June 20, 2025
Now Offering In-Office Telehealth Appointments for Rheumatology & Neurology
In-office telehealth. While this may seem like a contradiction, it’s actually a game-changer. Through in-office telehealth from Coryell Health, you can now connect with a board certified rheumatologist and neurologist right here in Gatesville.
At an in-office telehealth appointment, your local Coryell Health team collaborates with a board certified specialist to make more informed and timely decisions surrounding your diagnosis and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does in-office telehealth mean?
A: In-office telehealth combines the convenience of a virtual appointment with the support of an in-person clinic visit. Your local Coryell Health team and a specialist work together to help decide the best plan for your care.
Q: How is this different from a telehealth appointment from home?
A: With in-office telehealth, you don’t need to worry about connection issues or setting up technology. Our trained staff will handle all setup and help communicate your medical history and concerns to the specialist.
Q: What specialties are available through this program?
A: Coryell Health’s in-office telehealth services provide you with access to a board certified rheumatologist and neurologist.
You may want to ask your primary care physician about seeing a rheumatologist if you’re experiencing:
- The swelling of joints
- Fatigue
- A rash
- Anemia
- Unexplained weight loss
You may want to ask your primary care physician about seeing a neurologist if you’re experiencing:
- Chronic headaches
- Memory loss
- Imbalance
- Dizziness
- Numbness and pain
Q: Will my insurance cover this?
A: Please call (866) 333-8769 for any questions you may have about your insurance and in-office telehealth services. Coryell Health’s in-office telehealth services accept the following forms of insurance:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UHC
- BCBS
- Medicare
- Medicaid (TMHP)
- Tricare
- ChampVA
- Humana
- Baylor Scott White/Firstcare/Rightcare
- Wellpoint
- Superior Health Plans/Wellcare
- Multiplan
- County Indigent
- Southern Health Partners
Q: How do I schedule an in-office telehealth appointment?
A: Please call (866) 333-8769 to schedule an in-office telehealth appointment at Coryell Health’s Gatesville clinic and discuss if you need a referral. Referrals may be faxed to (833) 428-2254.
Q: When are appointments available throughout the week?
A: Rheumatology appointments are available from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays, and neurology appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Q: Where do I go for an in-office telehealth appointment?
A: Your in-office telehealth appointment will take place at Coryell Health’s Gatesville clinic in Building 1.
Meet the Doctors
Nilofar Syed, MD
Rheumatology
Dr. Nilofar Syed is a board certified rheumatologist who earned her medical degree at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her internship and residency training in internal medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and received advanced training through the Cleveland Clinic’s fellowship program in rheumatology. Dr. Syed served as an assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center from 2014 to 2024 and has actively participated in patient care and education of medical students, residents and fellows. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology and is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Women in Rheumatology (AWIR).
Nawal Shaikh, MD
Neurology
Dr. Nawal Shaikh is a board certified neurologist who earned her medical degree at the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research in India. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022. She previously served as an assistant professor in the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s neurology department, where she also worked as a neurologist and neuro-oncologist. A prolific researcher, Dr. Shaikh is the principal investigator for multiple studies on brain tumors. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals related to her areas of interest, with her most recent contribution being to the Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapeutics and Immunotherapy. Outside of work, Dr. Shaikh enjoys traveling, playing tennis, swimming, trying different cuisines, watching movies and listening to all kinds of music.
Call (866) 333-8769 to ask about scheduling your in-office telehealth appointment at Coryell Health’s Gatesville clinic today.