Global Innovators: Voice, AI, and the Future of Care with Dr. Nicholas De Pennington

In Episode 2 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas De Pennington, a former neurosurgeon who left the operating room to reimagine the patient experience through AI.

Now the founder of Ufonia, Nick, shares how his frustrations with legacy systems in the NHS inspired him to build a voice-based AI platform that automates routine consultations while keeping human empathy at the core. This conversation spans digital transformation within the NHS, launching across international markets, and the evolving role of clinicians in an AI-augmented future.

From Oxford lecture halls to a tech startup, Dr. De Pennington’s journey offers insight into how clinical knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and cross-industry curiosity can lead to meaningful change in healthcare.