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Zalud makes healthcare feel approachable, inclusive and easy to navigate. Built with a deep understanding of the Spanish-first experience in the U.S., we offer accessible, bilingual telehealth (currently for residents of Texas and Florida) that fits real life.

Dr. Emill Sánchez is a Dominican-born, bilingual physician board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, licensed across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with a medical degree from UNIBE and residency training at Lincoln Medical Center affiliated with Cornell University.
Through his work in telemedicine, clinical leadership, and physician entrepreneurship, he is dedicated to building healthcare systems that are accessible, culturally aligned, and designed around the needs of Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

Dr. Joanna Kingsley Tavárez is a dual board-certified Internal and Obesity Medicine physician, trained at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and Lincoln Medical Center affiliated with Cornell University, with over a decade of clinical experience as a hospitalist, residency faculty member, and telehealth physician.
Fluent in English and Spanish and licensed across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, she is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care that breaks down language barriers for patients throughout the country.
Care that understands language, context, and lived experience.
Discreet testing and secure communication from start to finish.
Founded and guided by experienced, board-certified doctors.
No insurance required. No waiting rooms. No unnecessary steps.
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We’ve launched in Texas and Florida first to learn directly from our community and build care that truly works. Every step we take now helps us grow with intention, so we can expand quickly and bring Zalud to more cities across the country. If we’re not in your area yet, we’re on our way.

En Zalud, tu privacidad importa tanto como tu salud. Algunas cookies son esenciales para que el sitio funcione. Otras nos ayudan a mejorar tu experiencia, ofrecerte servicios más relevantes y entender cómo te atendemos mejor.
In Zalud, your privacy matters as much as your health. Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others help us improve your experience and offer more relevant health services. Use the categories on the left to manage your choices at any time.
Estas cookies son esenciales para que el sitio de Zalud funcione correctamente. Sin ellas, no podrías usar nuestros servicios básicos como iniciar sesión, acceder a tu cuenta o navegar de forma segura.
These cookies are essential for Zalud to work. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in, access your account, or navigate securely.
Estas cookies recuerdan tus preferencias de idioma y configuración para que tu experiencia con Zalud sea más cómoda y personalizada. Si las desactivas, algunos ajustes podrían no guardarse entre visitas.
These cookies remember your language preferences and settings so your Zalud experience is more comfortable. Disabling them may mean some preferences won't be saved.
Nos ayudan a entender cómo usas Zalud — qué páginas visitas más y cómo navegas — para que podamos mejorar el servicio. Toda la información es anónima y agregada. Nunca se usa para identificarte.
These help us understand how you use Zalud so we can improve our service. All data is anonymous and aggregated — it's never used to identify you.
Estas cookies pueden usarse para mostrarte anuncios sobre servicios de salud que sean relevantes para ti en otros sitios. No almacenan información personal directamente, pero identifican tu navegador de forma única.
These cookies may be used to show you relevant health service ads on other sites. They don't store personal information directly but do uniquely identify your browser.