In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Ziad Gellad, chief of gastroenterology at the Durham VA Health System and co-founder of Hicks Basin Health. Dr. Dillard shares how artificial intelligence is transforming gastroenterology, from streamlining clinical workflows to enhancing colonoscopy procedures.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Gellad explore:

✅How AI-driven dictation and ambient documentation reduce administrative burdens for physicians.

✅AI-Powered Colonoscopy: The role of AI in detecting polyps in real-time and its potential for computer-aided diagnosis.

✅The Future of Cancer Screening: Comparing AI-assisted detection, stool-based tests, and emerging blood-based screenings.

✅Autonomous Endoscopy: How AI-driven scopes could reshape procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.

✅Hospital vs. Ambulatory Settings: Financial and policy-driven factors influencing where gastroenterology procedures are performed.

✅AI in Patient Navigation: The rise of AI-powered digital assistants improving post-procedure patient engagement.

✅The Business of Medical AI: Challenges in AI adoption, accuracy concerns, and ensuring responsible healthcare innovation.

Links and Resources:

• Ziad Gellad, MD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziad-gellad-md/

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