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In the Media · October 12, 2026

Despite Clickbait Claims, Your Doctor Will Always be Better than AI at Doctoring

Trust, understanding, and support beyond the diagnosis

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In an article published by HealthIT Answers, Hygia Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Gennady Gekht challenges the idea that AI's diagnostic capabilities make it a replacement for physicians. Drawing on his experience as a neurologist, he explains that some of medicine's most demanding work happens after a diagnosis: helping patients and families understand what it means, navigating uncertainty, and building the trust needed to move forward with care.

Dr. Gekht also explores the questions that guide his work at Hygia: how AI can support individuals throughout their healthcare journeys, encourage meaningful patient engagement, and help address the challenges they face between visits. His perspective underscores the importance of developing technology with a clear understanding of the human relationships at the heart of medicine.

Read the full article on HealthIT Answers.

Dr. Gennady Gekht

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Dr. Gennady Gekht

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  • Patient Engagement & Continuity
  • AI & Human Connection