In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Khan Siddiqui, a radiologist, AI and MRI imaging expert, and serial entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Hopper, Dr. Siddiqui is at the forefront of AI-driven medical imaging. With experience leading healthcare AI initiatives at Microsoft and developing innovative imaging solutions at Hyperfine and Higgy, he brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolution of AI in radiology.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Siddiqui discuss:

✅The Evolution of AI in Radiology – Why adoption has been slower than expected and how it's reshaping diagnostic workflows.

✅The Radiologist Shortage – How AI can help address increasing imaging demands and support overburdened medical professionals.

✅The Future of AI-Powered Imaging – How AI can streamline patient data, improve accuracy, and integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows.

✅The Cost and Accessibility of MRI Scans – Why the U.S. performs more MRIs per capita than other countries and how technology may reduce costs.

✅ Leveraging Earth's Magnetic Field for Imaging – The theoretical future of MRI technology and the role of quantum computing.

✅Hopper’s Vision – Building a collaborative AI platform to advance medical imaging and improve efficiency in radiology.

Dr. Siddiqui shares his insights on how AI is transforming radiology, debunking myths about automation replacing radiologists, and discussing the potential breakthroughs that could revolutionize medical imaging.

Links and Resources:

• Khan Siddiqui, MD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/khansiddiqui/

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