Troy Medical

Kara Hartl, MD FACS

Founder & CEO

Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego Medical School, trained at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Hartl grew a multi-specialty medical center and the most technologically advanced medical and surgical center in Alaska, including designing an ophthalmic technician training program for defining the hospital protocols. Dr. Hartl recognizes the power of telehealth and the ability to provide high-quality medical care to remote areas like never before. After 14 years living in rural Alaska, she is extremely aware of the limitations geography can have on access to medical care. Now, Dr. Hartl is revolutionizing the approach to telemedicine in rural America at Troy Medical.

Abbie Senesac

COO

With over 13 years of experience in medical practice administration – primarily in outpatient settings – Abbie brings deep operational expertise to her role as Chief Operating Officer at Troy Medical. She works closely with hospital systems during planning, development and launch of new service lines and sites, helping ensure the functionality of the systems bringing specialty care to the rural populations that need it.

Abbie was drawn to Troy Medical by Dr. Hartl’s mission to reimagine how specialty care is delivered particularly for patients who, like many in her home state of Vermont, face geographic and systemic barriers to timely, quality care. When not advancing Troy Medical’s mission, she enjoys restoring her 1842 farmhouse with her husband and spending time with their many 4-legged family members.

Dana Parker

VP of Business Development

As Troy Medical’s Vice President of Business Development, Dana leads the company’s business development, marketing, and growth initiatives. With 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Dana has built a strong reputation for driving success at innovative start-ups and high-growth healthcare organizations. He is particularly passionate about overcoming the barriers to accessing outpatient medical specialists in rural and underserved areas, as well as transforming the healthcare delivery model to improve patient outcomes through coordinated, comprehensive, and convenient care. Before joining Troy Medical, Dana was a business development leader at OvalEdge, a pioneer in data governance solutions. He has also held senior roles, including Vice President of Sales at Holon Solutions, and served on the board of the Texas e-Health Alliance.

Stephanie Thompson

VP of Clinical Operations

Stephanie Thompson brings a wealth of experience in medical administration and clinical coordination, with a strong background in ophthalmology and a deep understanding of how a lack of specialty care can impact overall health outcomes. She oversees the daily operations of the clinical team and plays a critical role in managing hospital partnerships. Her leadership supports seamless onboarding, efficient care delivery, and strong collaboration between providers and partner sites as Troy expands access to specialty care in rural and underserved communities.

Stephanie joined Troy because she believes deeply in the company’s mission and is passionate about improving access to healthcare for those who need it most. When she’s not furthering Troy’s impact, Stephanie enjoys life in her home state of Florida—spending time on the water, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.