10 Influential Doctors to Follow on Instagram
By RxSaver Editors••Updated October 29, 2020
Doctors can be impactful in both our everyday lives and on social media. They offer healthy tips, inspiring content, and a behind the scenes look at their lives.
Check out these 10 doctors who are making waves on Instagram and inspiring others.
Dr. Mike Varshavski
@doctor.mike is a Board Certified Family Medical Physician in New York City and an expert on a number of topics, including fitness, cold season, keto diet, the coronavirus (COVID-19), and more. Dr. Mike’s personality is upbeat and he gets straight to the facts. Dr. Mike also has a YouTube channel where he uploads videos on medical myths, nutrition, healthy routines, doctor stories, and so much more.
Dr. Alin
@a_change_of_heart_blog is an ER Resident Doctor and a heart transplant recipient. With her knowledge and soul for the medical field, Alin’s posts are full of passion and reliable resources. In addition to her inspiring Instagram, Alin’s blog tells her courageous story, charities she supports and advocates, and transplant resources. Alin truly inspires her readers to make a difference in the world with her mission.
Dr. Holly Phillips
@dochphillips is a female doctor who uses her platform to improve health. strong female and empowering doctor. You may recognize her as RxSaver’s Medical Expert from various appearances on Inside Edition, The View, and more. Dr.Holly is a wonderful and dependable source of information and uses her Instagram to give her followers a behind the scenes look at her life in New York City, on TV sets, and more.
Dr. Kim Blingham
@drkimskids is a doctor for the kids! As a pediatrician based in Texas (just like RxSaver), Burlingham posts an array of educational tips and kid-friendly pictures, which makes her account fun for the whole family. She offers a nice balance of serious tips for children such as how to set up and prepare for a telemedicine appointment or how to deal with dry skin for babies and toddlers. She also includes lighthearted posts that are sure to bring a smile.
Dr. Ali Haider
@yourheartdoc is an Interventional Cardiologist located in Massachusetts. Haider’s Instagram is a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics including recipes, coronavirus (COVID-19), EKGs, and more. His approach is straightforward and educational, giving broad overviews versus smaller complex details. Dr. Ali also has a very informative YouTube channel where you can see him discuss topics in more depth.
Dr. Mike Natter
@mike.natter is a unique voice among medical influencers. Mike is a medicine resident and doctor in New York City, a visual artist, and a type 1 diabetic. Through his talents, Mike creates original illustrations for his Instagram followers and explains an array of topics such as osteoporosis and diabetology. You can also see these eye-catching and informative illustrations on Natter’s blog.
Dr. Hafiza Khan
We couldn’t resist adding another Texas doctor to our list, Doctor Hafiza Khan, who is based in Plano, TX. @heart.beat.doctor is a Cardiologist specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology, which focuses on the electrical activities of the heart, including diagnoses of irregular heartbeats. UCLA and Harvard educated, Hafiza takes deep pride in being in medicine. On her page, you will see tips on how to maintain good health, reading lists, and other snippets about conditions. She also frequently collaborates with other influential doctors.
Dr. Nicole Sparks
@nicolealiciamd is an OB-GYN and a mother in Atlanta, GA. Nicole (Nikki) Sparks keeps it real on her feed, with honest and inspiring accounts of her life as a mother and a doctor. She posts advice, inspirational quotes, and motherhood tips. Nikki also shares how she manages being a mother in the medical field on her YouTube channel.
Dr. Khan
@thefemaledoc uses her platform to promote women in medicine and further the cause of underrepresented people. Today, Dr. Khan practices and educates on critical and neuro care medicine. Dr. Khan also helps students get into medical school through her studying tips and MCAT inspiration. Medical school tips aside, Khan shares great quotes as well as stories while she is on the job. Dr. Khan certainly has a passion for medicine and for helping others, and it is especially evident in her inspirational blog.
Dr. Renee Rodriguez
@drreneeparo is a Cardiologist and has her own podcast where she and her significant other, who is a plastic surgeon, discuss triumphs and struggles of their lives in medicine. In addition to her knowledge of medicine, Dr. Renee is a proud mother of two kids, a lover of fitness, and the co-founder of Doctor Vegetable, which is a non-profit targeted to improve the health of children and help aid financial and scholastic support to families and school systems.
Turn to Medical Experts on Social Media
It’s easy to turn off the phone or seclude yourself with all the news that is circling around. The doctors listed above are authentically themselves while providing you with the facts that you need to know. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and tell us about other doctors you are currently following.
RxSaver Editors
RxSaver Editors are wellness enthusiasts who help you learn how you can save the most on prescription medication costs and other health-related topics.
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