Dr. Nina Kottler - AI & Radiology: Then, Now, and Beyond

Dr. Nina Kottler is the associate chief medical officer of clinical artificial intelligence and vice president of clinical operations for Radiology Partners, the largest radiology practice in the US, serving over 3,250 hospitals and other healthcare facilities, interpreting over 53 million exams annually. 

Host: David Wu

Twitter: @davidjhwu

Audio Producer: Aaron Schumacher

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Video Editor + Art: Saurin Kantesaria

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00:00:58 What brought you to the intersection of medicine and artificial intelligence?

00:07:00 The importance of translating between clinicians and AI engineers

00:12:54 The origins of Radiology Partners 

00:16:40 Dr. Kottler’s start in Teleradiology 

00:21:18 The transition form analog to digital in Radiology 

00:27:35 The current state of Radiology Partners

00:32:00 When did Dr. Kottler become a leader in the AI projects?

00:45:00 AI models that Radiology Partners use 

00:52:00 Fragility, Technological Evaluation and Business evaluation in Radiology AI systems

00:56:10 Dr. Kottler’s thoughts on what the future of AI and Radiology will look like. 

01:00:30 Dr. Kottler’s advice for people in medicine desiring unique paths. 

01:02:45 What brings you joy?