The Rise of Influencer Doctors

The podcast discusses the growing trend of medical professionals becoming influencers on social media, highlighting the anomalies this creates within the medical industry. It explores how doctors like Dr. Miami have gained fame primarily through platforms like Snapchat, where he showcased surgeries and amassed millions of followers. The example provided shows how Dr. Miami transitioned from losing his Instagram account to leveraging Snapchat's features effectively, emphasizing a striking mix of medical practice and online influence. This phenomenon raises questions about the impact of social media on patient consent and the professional standards expected of medical practitioners.