Top 10 U.S. Social Media Influencers in Healthcare

Using our extensive media database, we compiled a list of the top 10 social media influencers throughout the United States and operating in the Energy & Environment space. Our solution makes it easy to find — and connect with — the influencers that matter to you.

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Dr. Palaniappan “Dr. Pal” Manickam

Outlet/Affiliation: Gastroenterologist, “MedCom” Content Creator
Location: Sacramento, CA

A board-certified gastroenterologist in Sacramento who turns gut-health science into short, comedic videos across TikTok, YouTube, and X. He sees patients by day and produces evidence-based sketches on topics like reflux, fiber, and intermittent fasting, using the proceeds to fund global health charities.

IG: @dr.pal.manickam Followers: 1.7M

Dr. Mike Varshavski

Outlet/Affiliation: YouTube / Family Medicine
Location: New York, NY

Dr. Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski is a primary care physician at Chatham Family Medicine who advocates for preventive care and educating people on how small lifestyle changes can improve health and quality of life.

X: @RealDoctorMike Followers: 363.3K

Dr. Austin Chiang

Outlet/Affiliation: GI Specialist, TikTok Educator
Location: New York, NY

Expert physician in interventional and weight loss endoscopy. Triple board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine.

X: @AustinChiangMD Followers: 23.4K

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Dr. Kevin Pho

Outlet/Affiliation: Internist, Founder of KevinMD.com
Location: Nashua, NH

Internist and founder of KevinMD.com. A respected voice in clinician-led health discussion, he curates daily insights on healthcare policy, physician wellbeing, and public health debates.

X: @kevinmd Followers: 150.9K

Dr. Glaucomflecken

Outlet/Affiliation: Ophthalmologist, Comedic Content Producer
Location: Portland, OR

Ophthalmologist and comedian known for satirical sketches about medical life, patient advocacy, and healthcare system quirks. He brings humor into medicine while remaining educational.

X: @DGlaucomflecken Followers: 687K

Dr. Jennifer Gunter

Outlet/Affiliation: OB-GYN, Author, Substack Writer
Location: San Francisco, CA

OB-GYN and New York Times columnist, she uses books and social media to critically analyze and debunk myths in reproductive and gynecological health.

X: @DrJenGunter Followers: 315.6K

Dr. Eric Topol

Outlet/Affiliation: Cardiologist, Scripps Institute Director
Location: La Jolla, CA

Cardiologist and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute. He is a leading voice on digital health, AI in medicine, and the use of technology to personalize and improve healthcare delivery.

X: @EricTopol Followers: 674.6K

Dr. Zubin Damania (ZDoggMD)

Outlet/Affiliation: Hospitalist, Comedian, Podcast & YouTube Creator
Location: Fremont, CA

Physician, comedian, and podcast host using music, humor, and satire to address burnout, reform the healthcare system, and promote evidence-based care in an accessible format.

IG: @zdoggmd Followers: 542K

Dr. Joel Bervell

Outlet/Affiliation: MD, Social-Media Educator, Medical Mythbuster
Location: Mukilteo, WA

Medical educator and podcast host known for revealing racial disparities in healthcare. He uses TikTok, X, and speaking engagements to highlight bias in medical technology and advocate for equity in care.

IG: @joelbervell Followers: 580K

Dr. Marty Makary

Outlet/Affiliation: Johns Hopkins Surgeon, Public-health Commentator
Location: Baltimore, MD

Surgeon at Johns Hopkins and leading advocate for healthcare reform. He focuses on patient safety, medical billing transparency, and waste in healthcare, often testifying before Congress and writing for major outlets.

X: @MartyMakary Followers: 272.5K

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*Data as of February 2025