Tick Bite & Lyme Telehealth
Prevention and Early Treatment When Timing Matters
Telehealth for recent tick bites, Lyme disease prevention, early Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tick-borne infections.
Care provided by Dr. Jade Stefano, ND, an ILADS-trained naturopathic physician.
Available in Washington State and Vermont
Patients in Vermont: Learn about tick bite treatment and Telehealth appointments
Found a Tick?
Discovering a tick can be unsettling, but taking the right steps promptly can help reduce uncertainty and guide appropriate care. Learn how to remove a tick safely, when to seek medical attention, whether tick testing is appropriate, and how our ILADS-informed approach may differ from standard recommendations.
Need care now? Schedule a Recent Tick Bite Evaluation.
Clinical Judgment Matters
Tick-borne illness care is not one-size-fits-all. Timing, exposure history, symptoms, rash appearance, medication safety, allergies, pregnancy status, immune function, prior testing, and past treatment all matter. Diagnosis and treatment require highly trained specialists, familiar with the wide range of presentations, especially in very early or late stage disease.
Dr. Jade Stefano, ND provides individualized Telehealth evaluation, and treatment when needed, for recent tick bites, early Lyme disease, Lyme and co-infection testing and treatment, alpha-gal concerns, and complex tick-borne or vector-borne illness including poly-microbial infections.
Care is available for patients located in Washington and Vermont. More complex or chronic cases may be referred for comprehensive care through DoctorJade.com or another appropriate specialist, and may require an in person visit at her office in Seattle.
Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease in the News
CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher Than Usual
CDC Newsroom | April 23, 2026
CDC reports higher-than-usual ER visits for tick bites in many parts of the country, highlighting the importance of prompt tick removal and timely evaluation. Read CDC Article
HHS Announces New Lyme Disease Diagnostic Efforts
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | December 15, 2025
HHS reports a national roundtable focused on Lyme disease diagnostics, clinical needs, and long-term care for people affected by Lyme disease and related chronic conditions. Read HHS Announcement
What to Know About Tick Bites, Diseases and Symptoms
The New York Times | May 2, 2026
The New York Times reviews common concerns after a tick bite, including possible symptoms, tick-borne disease risks, and when medical evaluation may be appropriate. Read NYT article
The New York Times reports that alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-associated meat allergy, is becoming more common as tick exposure expands. Symptoms can range from life-threatening allergic reactions to primarily gastrointestinal symptoms that may be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. Read NYT article
As Ticks Spread, a Meat Allergy Becomes More Common
The New York Times | March 25, 2026
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Focused Telehealth care for recent tick bites, early Lyme concerns, testing questions, alpha-gal concerns, and chronic tick-borne or vector-borne illness evaluation.
