VisualDx explained

Released:	^[1]
Genre:	Clinical decision support system
License:	Proprietary
Platform:	PC, iPad/iPhone, Android tablet/phone^[2]

VisualDx is a clinical decision support system (CDSS) designed to assist healthcare professionals—including primary care providers, specialists, and medical educators—in making more accurate clinical decisions.^[3] The platform combines a vast medical image library with peer-reviewed content to support differential diagnosis, patient education, and adverse drug reaction identification.

Key Features

Differential Diagnosis Builder: Clinicians input patient symptoms, findings, or images to generate a ranked list of potential conditions supported by high-quality visuals.
Medical Image Library: VisualDx includes over 45,000 images, with 32,000 captioned, covering a wide range of skin, eye, oral, and systemic conditions.
Adverse Drug Reaction Tool: Enables clinicians to search by medication and identify possible drug-related conditions.
DermExpert AI: A feature that allows clinicians to photograph skin conditions and receive a differential diagnosis using AI-powered analysis.^[4]
Patient Handouts: Nearly 400 handouts are available to support patient understanding and engagement.

Adoption and Reach

VisualDx is used in over 2,300 hospitals and clinics worldwide.
It is integrated into the curriculum of more than 50% of U.S. medical schools, supporting clinical education and training.
The platform is available via monthly or annual subscription, with a 30-day free trial offered to new users.

API Integration

VisualDx offers a customizable API that enables health systems, insurers, and digital health platforms to integrate its clinical decision support capabilities into existing workflows. The API provides access to VisualDx's curated medical image library, differential diagnosis engine, and symptom checker tools, supporting use cases such as:

Patient triage: Routing patients to appropriate care settings based on symptoms and risk factors.
Clinical workflow optimization: Embedding VisualDx into EHRs or digital front doors to streamline decision-making.
Operational efficiency: Reducing unnecessary referrals and improving in-network retention.

The API is designed for scalability and security, with documented use in insurance workflows, dermatology triage, and digital health innovation initiatives.

Company Background

VisualDx is developed by VisualDx, a physician-led company headquartered in Rochester, New York. It was co-founded by Lowell Goldsmith, MD and Art Papier, MD, both dermatology professors at the University of Rochester.

References

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Web site: Fighting disease with pictures. Sean Lahman. 5 March 2015. 19 April 2015. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
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