Ever wondered who are the most influential doctors on Instagram? More medical professionals are taking to social media to build their profiles, educate and earn.

The research has revealed that the most influential doctor on Instagram is Dr Pimple Popper Dr Sandra Lee. Its estimated this doctor is earning up to $13,219 per sponsored post. Of the top five doctors four hail from the United States of America. The USA also dominates the top 50 rankings in the world by far.

Instagram followers 3,984,370

Estimated earnings per sponsored post $13,219

In 2015, Dr. Lee started an Instagram account to give people a window into her world as a dermatologist.Realizing that her field of medicine is very visual, she felt that it would be interesting to show people what she sees on a daily basis during consults, surgeries and in-office procedures. And though she had a hunch that people would find it interesting, she soon discovered there was an entire community of people who watched popping videos and shared them with each other across the internet.

Since then, Dr. Pimple Popper, Dr. Lee has posted thousands of videos that you can find on this website and across many other social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. But the content she and her team post isnt solely graphic dissections of lipomas and cysts. Dr. Lees aim is still the same as it was back in 2015 to provide a window into her unique dermatology world. From procedures such as MOHS surgery and Botox to keloid removals, ear surgeries, and blackhead extractions, Dr. Lee does it all.

Her feed, which showcases videos of her popping pimples and removing cysts, isnt for the faint of heart, but its earned Dr Lee almost four million followers and even her own TV show.

Instagram followers 3,846,038

Estimated earnings per sponsored post $12,749

Doctor Mike (aka Mikhail Varshavski) isnt just a New York-based family physician. He was voted People magazines Sexiest Doctor Alive for 2015. This title alone could go some way to explaining how hes built up over 3.8 million followers on Instagram!

Doctor Mike also has a successful YouTube channel where he aims to make the field of medicine relatable, understandable and fun.

Instagram followers 1,599,5128

Estimated earnings per sponsored post $5,296

Dr Miami (or Michael Salzhauer) is a plastic surgeon in Miami, United States. He gained fame for his graphic video posts of procedures such as butt lifts, liposuction and breast surgeries. These videos have earned him more than 1.5 million followers. Fans watch livestream tummy tucks and Brazilian butt lifts from his OR. He has also appeared on reality shows like Teen MomandLove & Hip Hop, as well as music videos. Dr Miami is known as the hip-hop shorthand for plastic surgery.

Instagram followers 1,504,235

Estimated earnings per sponsored post $4,986

Dr Alex rose to fame on TVsLove Island in 2018. However, at the same time he has been a working doctor for the United Kingdoms National Health Service (NHS). This young doctor is very popular on social media and a rising start online. He recently announced some career changes, but still in the medical profession.

Cosmopolitan.com reported recently, Love IslandsDr Alex George has announced a major career change as he leaves his role in A&E after five years. The former Islander, who appeared on the show in 2018 alongside the likes of Dani Dyer and Wes Nelson, told his 1.5 million Instagram fans that he was going to leave his current job behind to start a fresh chapter.

Over on his YouTube channel, he revealed he would be training as a GP as he went into more detail about the big move.

Instagram followers 1,240,193

Estimated earnings per sponsored post $4,109

Perhaps the original medical influencer, Dr Phil McGraw has been a household name in the US for over 20 years as host of his own advice show.

Increasingly doctors are taking to social media to build their profiles and earn additional income. There are many other platforms medical professionals use to communicate. Importantly, this comparethemarket.com survey purely looked at Instagram and not all social media platforms as well as online sites or channels.

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