Are Doctors Being Replaced? (3 Physicians Explain)

Are doctors being replaced by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and artificial intelligence? It's a question more people are asking as medicine changes rapidly — with advanced practice providers taking on more roles, private equity reshaping how hospitals are run, and AI entering hospitals and clinics. In Part 1 of this conversation, I’m joined by two internal medicine physicians to break down what is actually happening inside healthcare today - from the rapid growth of advanced practice providers to AI-powered documentation, physician shortages, private equity, insurance barriers, and the financial pressures shaping hospital staffing. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Meet the physicians 02:27 - A day in the life: academic vs. private practice 08:04 - The rise of advanced practice providers 11:02 - The financial reality for healthcare providers 17:06 - The looming physician shortage 17:44 - The biggest challenges in hospital medicine today 20:27 - Headaches with insurance providers 25:52 - How AI is changing healthcare Your host: Dr. Abhishek Bhagat — Cardiac Electrophysiologist Joining me: Dr. Michael Iannetti — Internal Medicine, Associate Program Director Dr. Sajeet Sohi — Internal Medicine Whether you're a patient, a future physician, or just want to understand where medicine is headed, this conversation gives you a clear, real-world look at the forces reshaping the profession. Do you think AI and advanced practice providers will replace doctors — or simply change the physician’s role? Let me know in the comments. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your physician for personalized care. #FutureOfMedicine #PhysicianShortage #AIinMedicine #NursePractitioner #HospitalMedicine #Healthcare #MedicalPodcast #Doctors