Steve Seslar
Steve Seslar is Co-Founder and COO at dopl technologies, Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist at Seattle Children's, and Professor at University of Washington. He founded Dopl, a startup that is still running, and has expertise in cardiology and healthcare access.
Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M seed to advance remote robotic ultrasound, plans FDA submission in 2027
Dopl Technologies, a Bothell, Washington startup developing a remote robotic ultrasound platform, raised $6.3 million in a seed round (more than $8 million total raised) to advance its device and regulatory work. The company, founded by CEO Ryan James with Dr. Steve Seslar and Dr. Wayne Monsky, plans an FDA submission in 2027 and says the technology could expand access to diagnostic ultrasound for millions.
Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M (total >$8M) to pursue FDA clearance for remote robotic ultrasound system
Dopl Technologies raised $6.3 million (bringing total funding to over $8 million) to develop and commercialize a remotely operated robotic ultrasound system that pairs off-the-shelf probes with commercial robots and supports remote sonographers via haptic feedback and video. The Bothell, Wash. startup is pursuing FDA clearance and conducting clinical evaluations to target rural and underserved communities.
GeekWire Names mpathic, ElastixAI, Dropzone AI, Dopl Technologies, and Loopr AI as 2026 Startup of the Year Finalists
The 2026 GeekWire Awards Startup of the Year finalists include mpathic, ElastixAI, Dropzone AI, Dopl Technologies, and Loopr AI, representing innovations from AI safety to robotic ultrasounds. The event will be held on May 7 in Seattle, with voting open for selecting the winner.
Dopl Technologies Raises $1.5M to Expand Telerobotic Ultrasound in Underserved Communities
Seattle startup Dopl Technologies raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round to expand its telerobotic ultrasound services, enabling remote diagnostics for underserved rural patients. The company uses robotic arms controlled remotely by sonographers with advanced haptics and AI to improve diagnostic access and sonographer experience.
Seattle Startup Dopl Technologies Wins $150,000 for Telerobotic Ultrasound System Enhancing Rural Specialist Care in 2024
Seattle startup Dopl Technologies developed a telerobotic ultrasound system to provide specialist care remotely to rural patients, winning $150,000 at the 2024 Flywheel Investment Conference. The system allows specialists to control ultrasound devices from distant locations, improving patient access and hospital efficiency.
Organizations
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Dopl Technologies Co-Founder, COO 2022–present · current
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University of Washington Professor 2020–present, Associate Professor 2013–2020 · current
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Seattle Children's Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist 2008–present · current
Education
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Harvard Medical School Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship · 2003–2004
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Harvard Medical School Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship · 2000–2003
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UC San Diego School of Medicine Residency, Pediatrics Residency Program · 1996–2000
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Georgetown University Doctor of Medicine - MD · 1993–1996
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Georgetown University Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cell Biology and Anatomy · 1988–1993
