Dr. Kadiyali Srivatsa is the Founder and creator of Dr Maya GPT, a visionary with over thirty years of experience as a pediatrician and intensive care specialist. After earning his medical degree in Bangalore, he moved to the UK in 1983, where he has lived and practiced ever since. Fluent in five Indian languages and English—and now learning German—Dr. Srivatsa’s mission is clear: to reduce health inequalities and prevent medical errors by empowering people and reforming healthcare systems.
His life’s work is driven by a deep desire to “bring tears of happiness” by preventing unnecessary suffering. Through decades of hands-on experience, he witnessed the challenges and errors in the medical system—particularly in the UK's primary care sector, where nurse prescribers were authorized to diagnose and treat patients without medical training. This shift, introduced under the leadership of then Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt, occurred at a time when antibiotic resistance and superbugs like MRSA were becoming serious threats.
Having trained and supervised junior doctors in pediatric intensive care, Dr. Srivatsa had a keen eye for identifying life-threatening infections and complications early. He developed the Pediatric Assessment Tool (PAT) to help junior doctors distinguish between minor and serious illnesses. But as infections from invasive procedures like intubation and catheterization became more common, he saw a greater crisis unfolding—one the system was not prepared to face.
Disheartened by the rising cases of hospital-acquired infections and the growing resistance of bacteria, he began speaking out. His insights, including the flaws of relying on algorithms and statistical models in clinical care, were published in respected medical journals such as the Quality in Care Journal (BMJ). He warned that healthcare was moving away from clinical intuition and judgment, replacing it with impersonal checklists and protocols.
In 1999, unable to stay silent, he retrained as a General Practitioner (GP) to better understand and address primary care issues. But his clinical acumen—diagnosing infections through history and physical examination alone—was often met with skepticism. Patients didn’t realize they were being treated by someone who had spent decades in critical care. Without ordering unnecessary tests or referrals, he could diagnose faster and more accurately than most, thanks to a unique system he had developed: a color-coded symptom tool that helped differentiate between types and severities of illness within seconds.
He worked as a locum GP in various practices across London, observing firsthand the widespread systemic failures. One pivotal moment came during a posting in Woking, where he was approached by a nurse, Ms. Freda Smithers, who offered him £10,000 to work as a salaried GP in a pilot nurse-led practice—College Road Surgery. This surgery, backed by the local Primary Care Trust, had given an e-contract to a nurse with no formal medical training to provide medical services to the community, in violation of ethical and legal standards.
Dr. Srivatsa began treating patients at that surgery who had suffered complications due to misdiagnosis or mistreatment by nurse prescribers. He reported these concerns to the General Medical Council, who directed him to the Nursing and Midwifery Council—but no action was taken. This ethical dilemma became a turning point in his life.
Determined to prevent further harm and provide safer, evidence-based care, he began developing what is now known as Dr. Maya—an AI-based diagnostic support system and mobile application. Dr. Maya helps people differentiate between minor and serious infections using a simple combination of three symptoms, color-coded for clarity. It aims to reduce unnecessary hospital visits, lower healthcare costs, and most importantly, limit the spread of infections by enabling early identification and isolation of contagious diseases.
Dr. Srivatsa believes that we are fighting an unwinnable war against bacteria with a limited arsenal of antibiotics. “We cannot develop 18 new antibiotics every year. Bacteria are more intelligent, adaptive, and resilient than we imagine,” he says. His solution? Educate and empower people. Let patients play an active role in their health, reduce the burden on overwhelmed healthcare systems, and minimize the misuse of antibiotics.
By monitoring clusters of people reporting similar symptoms through Dr. Maya, local outbreaks can be detected early, potentially preventing the next pandemic. His approach combines medical expertise, technology, and compassion—a powerful trio in today’s fragmented healthcare landscape.
Today, Dr. Srivatsa leads a small but dedicated team of software engineers, doctors, and app developers committed to the global rollout of Dr. Maya. His goal is to create a network of informed patients and ethical practitioners who work together to save lives—not just treat illnesses.
Ask anyone who knows Dr. Srivatsa, and three words come up: passion, integrity, and empathy. He believes developing Dr. Maya is not just a professional milestone—it is his life’s purpose. Though he is now immersed in advocating for change, promoting his books, and urging governments to adopt Dr. Maya, he still finds joy in traveling, socializing, and photography.
The journey of Dr. Maya is not just the story of a healthcare innovation. It is the story of one man’s unwavering fight for truth, safety, and dignity in medicine.
Universe gift the honest, and penalize predators who inflict pan, and suffering to people who defend “Dharma” (The Law of the Universe).
Dr Srivatsa returned to UK on 12th Aug 2012 with his daughter for Olympics 2012. On 13th Morning he read the news about crop circle appearing in the UK. He was shocked because the name of the sympbol in Hinduism is "Srivatsa". People and leaders in the UK who ignored the message are paying huge price because they ignored the warning on 12th August 2012.
That must have taken forever! Intricate crop circles of "The Endless Knot", known as "Srivatsa" a Hindu symbol for infinite time and wisdom appears in crop field. THE MAIL ON SUNDAY PUBLISHED: 12:12 GMT, 13 August 2012
