World’s First AI Doctor Clinic Opens

Metaverse Planet May 20, 2025Last Updated: May 20, 2025

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Chinese startup Synyi AI has made history by opening the world’s first AI doctor clinic in Saudi Arabia. In this innovative facility, an artificial intelligence doctor not only diagnoses diseases but also writes prescriptions.

As AI technologies continue to advance rapidly, they are being integrated into various fields—medicine being one of the most prominent. We’re gradually seeing AI’s role in healthcare increase, and a recent move by a Chinese startup in Saudi Arabia shows the next level of this integration.

The company, Synyi AI, is headquartered in China. It has launched a clinic in Saudi Arabia where AI handles patient diagnoses directly. This pilot project marks a significant step toward using AI in place of human doctors. The virtual doctor, named “Dr. Hua”, conducts examinations and prepares treatment plans for patients.

This program began in April in the Al-Ahsa region in collaboration with the Almoosa Health Group. At the clinic, the virtual doctor greets patients, diagnoses illnesses, and even writes prescriptions—all while interacting like a human. When patients arrive, they are handed a tablet featuring Dr. Hua, who asks questions, analyzes photos, and processes all available data. It even utilizes X-rays and cardiogram readings before forming a treatment plan. However, it is important to note that these plans are signed off by a human doctor, ensuring a controlled process. Emergency cases are also handled by real doctors present at the clinic.

Error Rate Below 0.3%

Tests by Synyi AI have shown that the system has an extremely low error rate of under 0.3%. So far, dozens of patients have received free examinations at the clinic. During this trial phase, human doctors are always present to oversee the process. This will continue until the company receives official regulatory approval, which it hopes to secure within 18 months.

Currently, Dr. Hua is limited to around 30 respiratory conditions, but the company plans to add 50 more diseases related to respiratory, dermatological, and digestive systems next year. It also announced plans to open more clinics across the country in the coming months. Whether this innovation will succeed remains to be seen. Many in the medical field remain skeptical about whether AI can perform as well as human doctors. Some experts believe that AI models are still not advanced enough to fully replace human physicians.