Doximity Study Finds Physicians Rapidly Adopting AI, But Accuracy Concerns Persist

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94% of physicians are using AI or interested, but 71% are concerned about its accuracy and reliability

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS), the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, today released a new report examining how physicians are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. The findings show that AI adoption and interest are widespread: 94% of physicians reported they are currently using AI or interested in doing so. At the same time, physicians remain cautious, with 71% citing accuracy and reliability as their top concern.

“AI has quickly become a meaningful part of physicians’ daily workflows,” said Amit Phull, MD, chief clinical experience officer at Doximity. “Doctors see its potential to reduce administrative burden, improve job satisfaction, and expand time with patients. But the future of AI in medicine will depend on accuracy, transparency, and strong physician leadership. Real physician involvement in the development and deployment of AI will be key to unlocking its value in healthcare.”

With more than 3 million members, including over 85% of U.S. physicians, Doximity offers one of the largest vantage points into how AI is being adopted in clinical practice. The report draws on survey responses from 3,151 U.S. physicians across 15 specialties collected during two study periods: March–April 2025 and November 2025–January 2026.

Report Findings

Strong AI Adoption Across the Physician Workforce

• Among all 3,151 physicians surveyed, 54% reported using AI in their practice. Only 5% said they are not interested in using AI.
• One-third (37%) of physicians reported using AI at least daily.
• AI use rose from 47% of physicians in the April 2025 cohort to 63% in the January 2026 cohort (a 16-point increase).
• Among the 15 specialties studied, neurologists reported the highest AI adoption rate (64%), followed by gastroenterologists (61%) and internists (60%).

Literature Search and Voice-Based Documentation Lead AI Use

• Physicians are adopting AI across a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks, with usage rising across every category studied.
• Literature search is the most common use case (35% in the January 2026 cohort, up from 22% in April 2025).
• Voice-based documentation, including ambient listening and AI scribes, rose to 29% of physicians (up from 20%) over the study periods.

AI Helping Physicians Reduce Burden and Reclaim Time for Patients

• Three-quarters (75%) of physician AI users reported that AI has already reduced administrative workload and improved job satisfaction.
• Two-thirds (69%) of physician AI users said the technology has contributed to improved patient care and outcomes.
• The majority (90%) of all physicians surveyed said AI has the potential to reduce “pajama time,” the after-hours administrative work that contributes to burnout. Nearly one-fourth (23%) say it already has.

Read Doximity’s 2026 State of AI in Medicine Report.

About Doximity

Founded in 2010, Doximity is the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals. The company's network members include more than 85% of U.S. physicians across all specialties and practice areas. Doximity provides its verified clinical membership with digital tools built for medicine, enabling them to collaborate with colleagues, stay current on medical news and research, manage their careers and on-call schedules, streamline documentation and administrative paperwork, and conduct virtual patient visits. With new AI-powered clinical reference and search capabilities, Doximity also helps doctors access trusted, peer-reviewed information and medical literature. Doximity's mission is to help doctors be more productive so they can provide better care for their patients.

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