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Clinicians worth following

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Robert Wachter

Robert Wachter, MD

Internal Medicine

Chair of the Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Wachter offers insightful commentary on digital health integration, electronic health records, and the broader policy shifts impacting internal medicine and patient care quality.

Digital Health / Patient Safety / Healthcare Policy

Best for: Healthcare administrators, hospitalists, and policy makers.

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Kimberly Manning, MD

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Manning shares narrative reflections on clinical care, medical education, and patient connections, emphasizing empathy and humanism in daily medical practice.

Medical Education / Humanism / Clinical Care

Best for: Medical educators and clinicians seeking narrative medicine insights.

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Zubin Damania, MD

Internal Medicine

Internist and Healthcare Communicator, ZDoggMD

Readers get an entertaining yet deeply insightful critique of modern clinical workflows, system inefficiencies, and discussions on how to prevent physician burnout.

healthcare reform / medical culture / clinical empathy

Best for: Clinicians seeking candid commentary on healthcare systems.

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Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Delivers sharp, evidence-based critiques of clinical trial designs, drug approvals, and medical dogmas in oncology and internal medicine.

oncology / clinical trials / evidence-based medicine

Best for: Evidence-based medicine practitioners and researchers.

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F. Perry Wilson, MD, MS

Internal Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine

Wilson breaks down complex clinical studies with a focus on research methodology, helping clinicians separate high-quality scientific evidence from hype.

Medical Evidence / Clinical Research / Epidemiology

Best for: Clinicians looking to improve their medical literature evaluation.

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Tony Breu, MD

Internal Medicine

Director of Medical Education, VA Boston Healthcare System

Breu is famous for detailed explanations of why clinical findings or treatments happen, teaching the fundamental physiological mechanisms behind everyday medicine.

Clinical Reasoning / Medical History / Pathophysiology

Best for: Clinicians interested in deep physiological medical reasoning.

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Suneel Dhand, MD

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Physician and Founder, MedStoic Medicine

Offers valuable insights into metabolic health, metabolic syndrome reversal, and highly practical critiques of the current clinical workflows inside hospital medicine.

preventive medicine / lifestyle health / clinical workflows

Best for: Clinicians focused on preventive metabolic medicine.

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Ethan Weiss, MD

Internal Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Weiss provides honest, evidence-based takes on cardiovascular health, metabolic research, and nutrition, steering clear of industry trends and hype.

Cardiology / Metabolic Health / Digital Therapeutics

Best for: Practitioners seeking nuanced views on cardiovascular care.

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Dhruv Khullar, MD, MPP

Internal Medicine

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine

Provides rigorous analysis of health policy, clinical technology, and patient experiences through both academic research and mainstream medical journalism.

health policy / medical journalism / clinical practice

Best for: Health policy analysts and clinical researchers.

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Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Dhaliwal offers masterclass insights into diagnostic reasoning, discussing how clinicians think, identify errors, and make critical decisions in acute care settings.

Diagnostic Reasoning / Cognitive Errors / Medical Education

Best for: Clinicians looking to refine their diagnostic thinking.

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Shreya P. Trivedi, MD

Internal Medicine

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Trivedi provides high-yield clinical pearls and educational breakdowns, translating complex medical concepts into accessible, engaging formats for learners and educators.

Medical Education / Clinical Reasoning / Digital Media

Best for: Internal medicine residents, students, and clinical educators.

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Paul Sax, MD

Internal Medicine

Clinical Director of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Sax delivers clear, practical insights on infectious diseases and general clinical practice, using a friendly, accessible style to clarify complex guidelines.

Infectious Diseases / Clinical Medicine / Healthcare Communication

Best for: Clinicians managing infectious diseases in general practice.

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David Juurlink, MD, PhD

Internal Medicine

Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Translates complex pharmacology, toxicology, and drug interactions into actionable clinical insights, directly improving patient safety and daily practice.

drug safety / pharmacology / evidence-based medicine

Best for: Practicing physicians and clinical pharmacists.

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Avi Cooper, MD

Internal Medicine

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Cooper posts detailed educational threads on pulmonary medicine and medical history, offering deep dives into clinical concepts that enhance general medical knowledge.

Pulmonary Medicine / Medical History / Clinical Teaching

Best for: Residents, fellows, and general internal medicine practitioners.

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Shreya Trivedi, MD

Internal Medicine

Internist and Medical Educator, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Provides high-yield medical education content, clinical pearls, and diagnostic breakdowns designed specifically for hospitalists and internal medicine residents.

medical education / clinical reasoning / internal medicine

Best for: Internal medicine residents and hospitalists.

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Adam Cifu, MD

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine

Offers thoughtful reflections on medical decision making, clinical trials, and the practice of low-value versus high-value medical care.

clinical decision making / evidence-based medicine / medical education

Best for: Medical educators and general internists.

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