Doctronic, a healthcare AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Matt Pavelle and Adam Oskowitz, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Union Square Ventures. The platform uses AI agents to provide personalized healthcare advice and connect users with virtual doctors. Doctronic is competing in a crowded space with other startups like Roon and tech giants such as OpenAI.
The Problem and Solution
Doctronic addresses the issue of patients struggling to get timely responses from healthcare providers. Pavelle was inspired to create the platform after seeing friends and family members face difficulties in getting answers from their doctors. The service allows users to input their symptoms and receive four likely explanations along with a suggested plan of action.
Key Features
- Users share their age and sex, then input their symptoms
- The AI system provides four likely explanations and a plan of action
- Users can book video visits with licensed medical professionals starting at $39
- The platform operates 24/7 in all 50 states, with connections usually within 30 minutes
Technology Behind the Platform
The system uses a multi-agent framework where different AI specialists handle various medical areas. These AI agents debate their findings before passing the information to human clinicians for validation. The platform is LLM-agnostic, potentially routing queries to OpenAI, Anthropic, or multiple models simultaneously to reach a consensus.
Market Presence and Future Plans
Doctronic has gained significant traction, with around 50,000 users per week and a high rate of repeat users. The startup is currently focusing on its consumer-first approach, with most users coming from organic search results. Pavelle mentioned that the company might consider partnerships with gig economy marketplaces or employers in the future to expand its user base.
Competitive Landscape
The healthcare AI space is becoming increasingly competitive, with other startups like Roon (backed by Sequoia) and major tech companies like OpenAI entering the market. Despite this, Doctronic has managed to establish itself as a prominent player, becoming the #1 search result for “AI doctor.”
