Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sravan Dhulipala had one goal in mind when he began building his medical transcription app: “Do my notes for me.”
He struggled using the generalized medical AI scribes on the marketplace that did not cater to his specific medical field of orthopedics. His issue was shared among his colleagues who were looking for a better way to streamline their daily and time-consuming medical documentation process. With the assistance of his friends and colleagues — Dr. Jason Brustein, Dr. Tobias von Bergen, and Dr. Jack Pines — OrthoScribe was born.
Dr. Dhulipala, who was voted one of “Atlanta’s Top Doctors” in 2023 and 2024 by Atlanta Magazine, partnered with Hannibal AI to create OrthoScribe, the AI-powered medical notetaker for orthopedic surgeons. “By focusing on a narrow niche, we were able to hone in on the specific knowledge and workflows of Orthopedic Surgeons,” shares Levi Perkins, Co-Founder of Hannibal AI and OrthoScribe. “This focus allowed us to custom build a platform for orthopedic surgeons.”
OrthoScribe is a new AI-powered medical transcription application designed to streamline the process of clinical documentation.
This initiative emerged from Dr. Dhulipala’s first-hand experiences with the cumbersome nature of medical documentation, which often extends workdays and diminishes the quality of patient interactions.
“I always say I have the best job in the world, but the one thing we all thoroughly dislike — and I think most physicians agree — is the time spent on documentation,” shares Dr. Sravan Dhulipala.
The OrthoScribe app converts any smartphone into a secure dictation device that captures and analyzes the voice recording of doctor-patient conversations. An advanced AI model trained specifically on an orthopedic data set then creates a detailed clinical note that can be directly integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring both accuracy and efficiency.
The application’s inception was driven by Dr. Dhulipala’s observation of the excessive time his colleagues and he spent on documentation, which he noted could be better used in direct patient care. “The hours we spent each week on paperwork could have been spent with our patients, improving the quality of our care and interactions,” says Dhulipala.
OrthoScribe significantly reduces the time doctors spend on administrative tasks by using AI to handle the bulk of transcription and documentation tasks. This reduction in paperwork not only alleviates stress on healthcare providers but also allows them more time to focus on their patients.
OrthoScribe has received favorable reviews from physicians, with 100% preference over other medical transcription products for its precision, speed, and note quality.
“OrthoScribe has been a fantastic addition to my practice,” shares orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Brustein. “It really helps me in terms of my efficiency, helps me to be more effective with my patients, more focused on care while I’m in the room, with less concern about all the work I would have to do on a computer during and both after the patients’ visit.”
The software’s impact extends beyond individual physicians. By simplifying the documentation process, OrthoScribe also facilitates quicker billing cycles and reduces the financial strain for clinics often associated with delayed or inaccurate billing. Physicians who have adopted the system report that it not only saves them several hours per week but also minimizes the mental exhaustion that comes with manual documentation.
“Every physician is going to be using some sort of AI platform for note dictations within the next two years, it’s just inevitable,” predicts Dr. Dhulipala.
Currently, the app is in use by over 100 leading orthopedic surgeons and is available on the Apple Store and Athena marketplace, adhering to SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.
OrthoScribe is continuing its expansion to additional medical practices as it develops and expands its offerings into other medical specialties.
As a medical transcription app, OrthoScribe is solidifying itself as a game-changer for orthopedic surgeons. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of physicians’ needs, OrthoScribe is altering how medical documentation is done.
