MD · MPH · FRSPH
Petty Chen
Petty Chen is a Healthcare AI Strategist and CEO of Milkiway AI, translating clinical complexity into scalable digital solutions across Asia Pacific. Petty Chen's research has directly shaped clinical practice in Singapore, from gestational diabetes screening protocols adopted by KK Women's and Children's Hospital to AI-powered workflows deployed across regional hospital networks.
About Me
I transform healthcare through AI-powered digital solutions, designing intuitive experiences and seamless integrations that empower clinicians, patients, and healthcare organizations.
From hospitals to health tech startups, I partner closely with teams to bring AI-driven solutions to life — optimizing clinical workflows, enhancing patient care, and creating digital tools that deliver real-world outcomes.
7
Countries
7
Years in product
14
Years in healthcare
Portfolio
Building Products That Matter
Healthcare and government technology solutions that drive real impact
Clerical AI
2023–2025
Halo — Nutritional Coach
2023
Oncor — Smart Cancer Registry
2021–2022
Hospital Patient Personal Health App
2021–2022
Checkfirst.gov.sg
2021
Postman.gov.sg
2020–2021
eSMS
2019–2021
Cadi — Real-time Locating System
2017–2018
ASCOM Nursing
2017–2018
Clients say
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Clinical Research Team, Singapore
Once [Petty] evaluated the technical feasibility, the project moved quickly. We are now gathering initial research data and applying for grants to deploy the solutions to a production environment, building on the MVP that [Petty and her team] has delivered.
Philosophy
Impact through AI in Healthcare
Designing intelligent solutions that empower clinicians and patients
Every AI-driven solution — from predictive analytics to clinical workflow automation — is designed to enhance user experience and improve patient outcomes. Decisions are grounded in clinical evidence and shaped by real-world feedback from the clinicians and patients who use them daily.
It's not just about technology; it's about creating tools that guide clinicians, support patients, and achieve measurable impact in healthcare. The most effective digital health products fit seamlessly into existing workflows rather than disrupting them.
Thoughtful, human-centered design ensures AI solutions are intuitive, effective, and trusted by the users who depend on them — from specialist physicians making diagnostic decisions to frontline nursing staff coordinating patient care.
Press
News & Media
Diverse AI Solutions Clinch Top Honours at Design, AI and Tech Awards
Milkiway AI recognised among top AI solutions at the Design, AI and Tech Awards.
Duke-NUS fosters clinician-innovators
Dr Petty Chen is a clinician-innovator ready to create tech-led biomedical innovations.
Women in GovTech 2020: Dr Petty Chen, Product Manager, Open Government Products
"I am a doctor by training and pivoted to tech as I see a need for better digital health solutions in public healthcare."
What I Offer
Services
From concept to launch