AI medical interpreter for neurology
Opalite gives neurology teams real-time interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, 24/7, for histories, exam instructions, medication changes and follow-up calls.
Today's challenge
What gets in the way of interpretation in neurology today
A grandson relays the migraine history
A young grandson interprets his grandmother's migraine history in the headache clinic.
Parkinson's speech on the meter
Soft, slow Parkinson's speech stretches every answer on a per-minute interpreter bill.
The lumbar puncture runs late
The afternoon lumbar puncture runs past the in-person interpreter's booked hour.
Cost of inaction
Language interpretation remains a gap in neurology
11 points higher
Decedents with dementia preferring a language other than English more often died in the hospital, after adjustment.
Source: Language Preference Is Associated with Goals-of-Care Communication and End-of-Life Care in Dementia
77%
of ad hoc interpreter errors could affect care, versus 53% for hospital interpreters, per research cited in a 2026 review.
Source: Linguistic Barriers in U.S. Neuropsychological Assessment: A State-of-the-Art Review
14% lower odds
of a clinic CT or MRI applied to adults with neurologic illness and limited English in national survey data.
Meet Opalite.
Real-time AI medical interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, connecting providers and patients in seconds.
- Works on the devices care teams already carry: phones, tablets, computers, and telehealth platforms
- Integrates with all EHRs
- Built for HIPAA-compliant healthcare
- SOC 2 Type II attested security controls
Workflow
How Opalite fits neurology care
| Stage | What happens | How Opalite supports it |
|---|---|---|
| History | Symptom onset, last known well, witness accounts, medications | Two-way spoken interpretation in clinic or at the bedside on a phone, tablet or computer, with no wait |
| Neurologic exam | Commands, sensory and coordination testing | Real-time interpretation of each instruction, with Guardian checking every sentence. |
| Documentation | Note and interpretation record | Written to the EHR after clinician review, with every encounter logged. |
Clinical use cases
Interpret the conversations that matter most
Last known well
EnglishWhen did you last see him normal? Not when you found him.
Spanish¿Cuándo fue la última vez que lo vio normal? No cuándo lo encontró.
Exam commands
EnglishClose your eyes. Now squeeze my hand, then touch your nose with your finger.
Chinese (Mandarin)闭上眼睛。现在握紧我的手，然后用手指摸一下您的鼻子。
Language barrier vs. aphasia
EnglishCan you tell me your name and where you are right now?
Arabicهل يمكنك أن تخبرني باسمك وأين أنت الآن؟
Seizure descriptions from witnesses
EnglishDid he stare first or start shaking first? Was he confused afterward?
Spanish¿Primero se quedó con la mirada fija o primero empezó a sacudirse? ¿Quedó confundido después?
Antiseizure medication changes
EnglishIncrease by one tablet every week. Don't stop this medicine suddenly.
Chinese (Mandarin)每个星期加一片。不要突然停这个药。
Pricing
Pricing for neurology services
Long seizure histories, flat cost. A flat rate scoped to your neurology clinics or stroke service means epilepsy visits with long witness accounts never run a per-minute meter.
In your area
25.5 million people in the U.S. speak English less than “very well.”
How many live near you? Search your state, ZIP code, or town.
Darker states have a higher share of residents who speak English less than very well; shading is logarithmic, relative to the highest-share state.
| State | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17.2% | 6,377,000 |
| Texas | 13.1% | 3,532,000 |
| New York | 13.1% | 2,486,000 |
| New Jersey | 12.2% | 1,060,000 |
| Florida | 11.8% | 2,389,000 |
| Hawaii | 11.2% | 152,900 |
| Nevada | 11.1% | 320,200 |
| Massachusetts | 9.5% | 631,900 |
| New Mexico | 8.7% | 172,700 |
| Illinois | 8.5% | 1,027,000 |
| Connecticut | 8.4% | 288,200 |
| Rhode Island | 8.4% | 87,250 |
| Arizona | 8.1% | 542,400 |
| Washington | 7.6% | 547,600 |
| Maryland | 7.1% | 411,700 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | 469,000 |
| Colorado | 5.5% | 295,600 |
| Georgia | 5.4% | 541,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5.4% | 34,600 |
| Oregon | 5.4% | 214,100 |
| Nebraska | 5.1% | 93,560 |
| Delaware | 4.9% | 45,460 |
| Utah | 4.7% | 140,000 |
| Kansas | 4.5% | 124,100 |
| Minnesota | 4.5% | 239,600 |
| North Carolina | 4.5% | 439,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 4.4% | 544,000 |
| Alaska | 4.3% | 29,650 |
| Oklahoma | 3.8% | 142,200 |
| Idaho | 3.7% | 62,850 |
| Iowa | 3.4% | 100,800 |
| Michigan | 3.4% | 318,900 |
| Arkansas | 3.2% | 90,380 |
| Indiana | 3.2% | 200,900 |
| Tennessee | 3.1% | 197,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3.0% | 164,200 |
| Louisiana | 2.8% | 123,500 |
| South Carolina | 2.8% | 132,700 |
| Ohio | 2.5% | 281,500 |
| Kentucky | 2.4% | 101,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2.4% | 31,410 |
| Missouri | 2.1% | 123,000 |
| Alabama | 2.1% | 98,720 |
| South Dakota | 1.9% | 15,800 |
| North Dakota | 1.9% | 13,810 |
| Wyoming | 1.8% | 9,923 |
| Mississippi | 1.6% | 44,870 |
| Maine | 1.4% | 18,140 |
| Vermont | 1.3% | 7,705 |
| Montana | 0.8% | 7,731 |
| West Virginia | 0.6% | 11,060 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (states 2017-2021; metros 2024 or 2020-2024). Limited English: residents 5+ who speak English less than “very well.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
See Opalite in neurology.
Run a seizure history or stroke follow-up visit in your patients' languages.