AI Is Transforming Radiology in Russian Clinics

Doctors in Russia’s Lipetsk region are using AI to analyze chest scans, speeding up detection of potential health issues and improving early diagnosis.

Russian healthcare is undergoing a digital transformation, with artificial intelligence increasingly used to support medical diagnostics. In the Lipetsk region, neural networks are now assisting doctors in analyzing fluorographic images.

The AI system can process a scan in just seconds, identifying 12 key indicators that may signal pathology. It highlights areas of concern using color overlays, giving radiologists a faster, clearer view of potential problems.

Doctors have praised the system’s performance and say it plays a crucial role in treatment. The quality of image analysis can determine whether a disease is caught at an early stage—making the difference between timely care and missed opportunities.

Digital innovation is touching every corner of the region’s healthcare system. Electronic medical records are being introduced, online appointment booking is becoming standard, and new digital services are rapidly being adopted. Soon, the region will open its first digital operating room. A St. Petersburg-based company is building the most advanced surgical suite in the Lipetsk Regional Clinical Hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art software and hardware solutions.