Microsoft’s “AI Doctor” Explained—Revolution or Hype? (Deen Somally)

In this episode of Dose of Health, Abhishek and Deen break down the rise of the AI doctor—from Microsoft’s multi-agent diagnostic system (MAIDXO) that reportedly hit 85% accuracy on complex NEJM case records vs 20% for human doctors (internal testing), to Google’s Med-Gemma and the open-source wave transforming medical AI. We unpack how reasoning models, orchestrator agents, and MDT-style “five-brain” setups can ask smarter questions, order only the right tests, cut bundle waste, and potentially save health systems millions. We also dig into misdiagnosis, healthcare costs, NHS “doctor in your pocket”, and what “AI in healthcare 2025” really means for patients and clinicians.Beyond hype, we debate limits: hallucinations, study caveats, ethics, and the irreplaceable human core—empathy, values, and consent. From global health (democratising expertise to Africa and beyond) to antibiotic stewardship and triage in real clinics, we ask: will AI replace doctors or supercharge them? If you care about medical diagnostics, clinical decision support, medical imaging AI, LLMs, and the future of primary care, this one’s for you.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:45 AI in Healthcare: The Big Revolution 03:45 Microsoft’s AI Doctor: MAIDXO Explained06:30 How AI Outperforms Human Doctors17:32 Cost, Efficiency, and the Future of Medical Testing 25:20 Democratizing Healthcare: Global Impact of AI 37:42 Google’s MedGemma & Open Source AI in Medicine 44:41 Will AI Replace Human Doctors? Ethics & Limitations 55:58 The Human Touch: Empathy, Ethics, and AI-Proof Skills 01:02:18 Reflections & Closing Thoughts Website link for Microsoft's Multi-Agent Diagnostic System (MAIDXO): https://microsoft.ai/news/the-path-to...Deen's Socials:Instagram: / deensomally Linkedln: / deensomally Connect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT