“A Game-Changer”: Dr. Dhanji on AI Scribe and Patient Care

Reclaiming Time and Trust: How Dr. Dhanji Uses AI Scribe to Focus on What Matters Most

Dr. Sarfaraz Dhanji, Founder of Magnus Direct Primary Care, is dedicated to reimagining the patient–doctor relationship through accessibility, trust, and personalized care. With a vision to remove the barriers of traditional healthcare, he built Magnus DPC around the principle that meaningful time with patients leads to better outcomes.

In his practice, technology plays a key role in enabling that vision. At the center is SigmaMD’s AI Scribe, a tool designed to lift the administrative burden of documentation so physicians can stay fully present in the exam room. In this conversation, Dr. Dhanji shares how AI-driven charting not only saves valuable time but also restores the focus back where it belongs: on patient care.

Improved Documentation Quality & Consistency

Dr. Dhanji explains that the quality of AI Scribe's documentation depends largely on how he frames the prompt—his approach emphasizes a detailed HPI rather than a summary, ensuring the output is thorough and aligned with his preferences. While minor edits are sometimes needed, the result is consistently clear, complete, and compliant.

“The output is thorough and to my satisfaction… and definitely helps maintain consistency across charts.”

A Game-Changer for In-Person Visits

With AI Scribe, Dr. Dhanji can focus entirely on the patient during the encounter—no more toggling between screens or scribbling notes. The shift has allowed him to build stronger rapport, while also boosting efficiency and accuracy.

“I never thought I'd be using AI in documentation, but I will say it's been a game-changer.”

Instead of typing or dictating notes between patients, he now simply reviews, edits if needed, and signs off.

Time Savings and Better Patient Conversations

Dr. Dhanji reports saving 10–15 minutes per visit, which adds up quickly across a full day of appointments. He reinvests that time back into patient care.

“The saved time allows for more time with the patient… Patients enjoy not feeling rushed and feel more relaxed.”

These extra minutes often open the door to deeper conversations about lifestyle, diet, and exercise—an essential part of care that often gets overlooked when time is tight.

Looking Ahead: Telehealth Support

With AI Scribe for telehealth on the horizon, Dr. Dhanji is eager to bring the same efficiency and focus to his virtual visits.

“Right now I take notes during virtual visits and dictate afterward. I can’t wait for this feature—it will save even more time.”

Importantly, the AI doesn’t change his workflow—it simply makes it smoother and more efficient.