Rachel Draelos, MD, PhD
I consult with healthcare organizations and health tech companies on AI strategy and implementation. Drawing on my unique background as both a physician (MD, Duke) and AI researcher (PhD in Computer Science, Duke), I’ve completed 100+ healthcare AI engagements across radiology, dermatology, cardiology, surgery, and other specialties. I work efficiently—typically delivering initial modeling results in 3-4 days rather than weeks—and have built production systems ranging from computer vision models published in peer-reviewed journals to NLP platforms that saved clinicians 2+ hours daily. Previously, I founded and led a healthcare AI startup from concept through deployment, managing engineering teams to ship B2B SaaS products serving medical practices. Whether you need strategic guidance on AI feasibility and ROI, dataset design and regulatory considerations, or end-to-end technical implementation, I bring both clinical insight and deep technical expertise to help healthcare organizations deploy AI solutions that work in the real world.
Testimonials
“Working with Dr. Rachel has been an absolute game-changer. Her deep knowledge of AI, coupled with her medical expertise, provided invaluable insights that will truly elevate our project. Rachel has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into actionable strategies, and her thoughtful suggestions have been pivotal in shaping our next steps. She’s more than just a consultant; she’s a strategic partner who genuinely cares about the success of the team. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
“Rachel brought a depth of knowledge that enriched our understanding and guided our decision-making process. Her ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights was particularly impressive. Her commitment to quality and detail ensured that the report was not only comprehensive but also accessible to all stakeholders. Her professionalism and punctuality in meeting deadlines made the collaboration smooth and productive. Rachel’s contributions were instrumental in shaping a robust and forward-thinking AI strategy for our organization.”
“Rachel is a superstar. She provided extremely high-quality feedback and recommendations to me on a software project I am working on. She is extremely knowledgeable and stays on top of the latest developments. She is also responsive and communicates extremely clearly in person and in writing. I highly recommend her for any AI work, especially in the healthcare field, but not necessarily limited to that.”
“Rachel did an incredible job providing feedback on an invention involving the use of large language models and doing related research. She brought her own expertise to the table in addition to the thorough research that she performed and presented clearly. I highly recommend her for AI-related projects.”
“Rachel has a unique skillset that I highly recommend for anyone building medical imaging AI. She was keen to share her experience and difficult to acquire knowledge—one only begotten through hours of difficult experimentation.”
“Rachel was highly intelligent and was able to provide excellent guidance on our AI project. I look forward to working with her in the future.”
“I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Draelos to discuss a healthcare related AI / ML project I am considering. Dr. Draelos was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She helped me brainstorm on possible solutions along with providing recommendations on the options available to me. I couldn’t have found a better match for my specific project!”
“Rachel was a massive help to us. Very detail oriented, organized and a pleasure to work with.”
“Rachel was a delight to work with and was highly invested in helping us gauge our progress and determine some next best steps forward. She was able to answer all of our questions, provide valuable resource insights, and is clearly an expert in the field. I look forward to working with her again as our project evolves.”
“Rachel did an incredible job reviewing a paper involving the use of AI to improve picking of objects by a robotic arm. Her review helped me to understand the paper better, and both saved me time and enabled me to provide a higher-quality work product to my client. She was prompt and professional, and her summary was clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend her for any work relating to AI/ML.”
“Rachel did an outstanding job interpreting a presentation involving machine learning in the healthcare industry. She has expert knowledge of the topic and helped me to understand a complex presentation, which saved me time and helped me to increase the quality of the work product that I provided to my client. I have already hired her again and recommend her highly.”
“Rachel did an incredible job and far exceeded my expectations. As a result, I expanded the scope of the project to provide her with additional related work. She excelled at everything and I have already hired her for additional projects. I can recommend her without reservations for work involving AI/ML, especially in relation to healthcare.”
Glass Box Medicine 