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 Unites States and operating in the healthcare space. Our solution makes it easy to find — and connect with — the influencers that matter to you.
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*Data as August 2025
1. Dr. Palaniappan “Dr. Pal” Manickam
Instagram: @dr.pal.manickam
Platform/ Role: Gastroenterologist, “MedCom” Content Creator
Bio: 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.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Followers: 1.7M
2. Dr. Mike Varshavski
Platform/ Role: YouTube / Family Medicine
Bio: 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.
Location: New York, NY
Followers: 363.3K
3. Dr. Austin Chiang
Platform/ Role: GI Specialist, TikTok Educator
Bio: Expert physician in interventional and weight loss endoscopy Triple board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology. obesity medicine.
Location: New York, NY
Followers: 23.4K
4. Dr. Kevin Pho
X: @kevinmd
Platform/ Role: Internist, Founder of KevinMD.com
Bio: 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.
Location: Nashua, NH
Followers: 150.9K
5. Dr. Glaucomflecken
Platform/ Role: Ophthalmologist, Comedic Content Producer
Bio: Ophthalmologist and comedian known for satirical sketches about medical life, patient advocacy, and healthcare system quirks. He brings humor into medicine while remaining educational.
Location: Portland, OR
Followers: 687K
6. Dr. Jennifer Gunter
X: @DrJenGunter
Platform/ Role: OB-GYN, Author, Substack Writer
Bio: OB-GYNand New York Times columnist, she uses books and social media to critically analyze and debunk myths in reproductive and gynecological health.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Followers: 315.6K
7. Dr. Eric Topol
X: @EricTopol
Platform/ Role: Cardiologist, Scripps Institute Director
Bio: 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.
Location: La Jolla, CA
Followers: 674.6K
8. Dr. Zubin Damania (ZDoggMD)
Instagram: @zdoggmd
Platform/ Role: Hospitalist, Comedian, Podcast & YouTube Creator
Bio: 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.
Location: Fremont, CA
Followers: 542K
9. Dr. Joel Bervell
Instagram: @joelbervell
Platform/ Role: MD, Social-Media Educator, Medical Mythbuster
Bio: 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.
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Followers: 580K
10. Dr. Marty Makary
X: @MartyMakary
Platform/ Role: Johns Hopkins Surgeon, Public-health Commentator
Bio: 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.
Location: Baltimore, MD
Followers: 272.5K
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