In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Dr. Nick Colyvas, orthopedic surgeon, UCSF professor, and longtime advisor to health tech startups. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of surgery and innovation, Dr. Colyvas shares why it’s time for robotics to step into the sports medicine arena.
He highlights key areas where robotics, navigation, and digital scribes are already making an impact, and explains why the most successful startups are the ones that solve real problems, build viable business models, and persevere through the long road to adoption. Dr. Colyvas also previews his breakout session at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll lead a conversation on the future of soft tissue robotics and surgical innovation. If you’re ready to reimagine what’s possible in sports medicine, this episode is a must-listen.
DOCSF 2025: Lessons Learned Driving Adoption of Digital Technology In this conversation from DOCSF 2025, Dr. Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD, joins Dr. Stefano Bini to unpack what it really takes to drive digital innovation inside healthcare systems. Drawing from over a decade of experience helping hospitals adopt patient engagement software, Dr. Liu shares five
DOCSF 2025: MedTech We Love This featured session from DOCSF 2025 presents MedTech We Love, a look at cutting-edge surgical technologies that are reshaping orthopedic care. Moderated by Dr. Michael Havig (HealthMe), the conversation spotlights four standout companies bringing innovation from the lab to the operating room. Richard Bolander, PhD (TracPatch Health) shares how wearable sensors are enabling continuous, passive remote monitoring to track recovery and guide interventions, especially for patients with low mobility or challenging social determinants. Their data-driven platform helps clinicians identify at-risk patients and supports provider gain-sharing models. Gabriel Jones (Proprio) introduces a surgical intelligence platform that uses light-field technology and AI to provide real-time, 3D, radiation-free imaging in the operating room. He calls for unified, data rich systems that empower surgeons to adapt mid-procedure and deliver better clinical and economic outcomes. Doug Fairbanks (Visie) showcases a 3D spatial computing
DOCSF 2025: Lunch & Learn with LeanTaas This special Lunch & Learn session from DOCSF 2025 features a presentation by LeanTaas, a billion-dollar healthcare technology company and longtime conference partner. The session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how LeanTaas is integrating artificial intelligence into perioperative operations, bringing new clarity to both clinical and financial workflows.
