Dr Harvey Castro

Dr Harvey Castro, known widely as ‘Dr GPT’,  is a globally recognised pioneer at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. With a rare combination of active clinical practice and AI expertise, Harvey offers unparalleled insights into how technology is reshaping patient care and healthcare systems. His journey from emergency rooms to global AI advisory roles makes him one of the most sought-after voices on AI’s real-world applications in medicine.

Harvey’s medical career spans over two decades in Emergency Medicine, providing him with a deep, firsthand understanding of the complexities and challenges in clinical environments. Building on his extensive clinical background, he transitioned into healthcare innovation, holding prominent roles such as Chief Medical AI Officer at Helpp.ai, where he leads AI-powered fall prevention and workflow automation solutions. At Aexa Tech, as Partner and Medical AI Advisor, Harvey drives the integration of holographic telemedicine solutions that merge AI with mixed reality technologies. His strategic insights are also sought globally, serving as Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Singapore and Phantom Space, where he bridges AI, healthcare, and space technology. Harvey’s academic contributions include his role as Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he mentors future leaders in medicine and AI.

A prolific thought leader, Harvey is a 4-time TEDx speaker and the author of  ‘ChatGPT and Healthcare’, one of the earliest books by a physician addressing generative AI’s impact on clinical care. His expertise extends into healthcare policy as a consultant to both the Texas Medical Association and Singapore’s Ministry of Health, shaping AI regulatory frameworks that ensure safe and effective technology adoption. Harvey’s editorial leadership is evident through his positions on the boards of HealthManagement.org and Mary Ann Liebert’s AI in Precision Oncology, where he contributes to advancing discourse on AI’s role in medical practice.

As an international keynote speaker, Harvey captivates audiences with his dynamic ability to simplify complex AI concepts into actionable strategies for clinicians, executives, and policymakers. His speaking engagements span continents, with appearances at premier forums such as HIMSS Europe and HIMSS AI San Diego, earning praise for making AI accessible, engaging, and clinically relevant. Harvey’s rare blend of clinical expertise, technological insight, and global advisory experience positions him as a unique and trusted voice in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare AI.