Top 10 Canadian Gastroenterologists on Twitter
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The list of influential gastroenterologists on Twitter is a lot to digest, and we’re here to help! The Rounds has highlighted 10 of the most active gastros on the app. With strong follower bases and engaging tweets, these physicians are the ones to follow as soon as possible!
Continue reading to uncover the Top 10 Canadian Gastroenterologists on Twitter…
Dr. Samir Grover (@Samir_Grover)
Have you met Dr. Samir Grover? The gastroenterologist from Toronto, ON, carries a massive following of over 11.6K on Twitter. Dr. Samir brings a realm of medical news and education to his timeline, making him a leader in the gastroenterology space on #MedTwitter. You’re guaranteed a wealth of knowledge when you follow Dr. Grover!
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Dr. Brian Bressler (@DiscoverIBD)
Dr. Brian Bressler from Vancouver, BC, is making a splash in the gastroenterology community on Twitter. He is a patient-centric physician, and advocate for the patient-doctor team course of treatment. Dr. Brian keeps his 1,200+ followers engaged with community updates, clinical news, and so much more!
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Dr. Eric Benchimol (@ericbenchimol)
Besides being a busy professor, scientist, and pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Eric keeps his following of close to 4,000 individuals informed almost daily! Sharing all the ins and outs of pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Benchimol should be next on your following!
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Dr. Christopher Ma (@ChrisMa_YYC)
Dr. Christopher Ma is an avid re-tweeter in the gastroenterologist community on Twitter! Currently residing in Calgary, AB, as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Be sure to give him a follow to keep up with the latest news in gastroenterology.
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Dr. Mark Silverberg (@guthealthmd)
Making his mark on #MedTwitter with 4,000+ followers, Dr. Mark Silverberg is next up on our list! With interests in IBD, Crohn’s Disease, Colitis, and much more, Dr. Mark is your one-stop-shop for all things gastroenterology. More than that, Dr. Mark is the Founder of the Toronto Immune and Digestive Health Institute where they take a comprehensive approach to managing gut health. Learn more about Dr. Mark and all he does on Twitter!
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Dr. Remo Panaccione (@RPanaccione)
Hailing from Calgary, AB, Dr. Remo Panaccione extends his work on a global stage through IBD education and patient advocation. Dr. Remo shares his experiences and findings in the space on Twitter regularly. Give him a follow to stay updated!
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Dr. Waqqas Afif (@waqqasafif)
As an IBD Specialist at the McGill University Health Centre, Dr. Waqqas regularly shares the research and educational successes of not only himself but the gastroenterology community as a whole. You would be crazy not to follow Dr. Afif!
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Dr. Laura Targownik (@UofT_GI_Head)
We’re sure you’ve heard of Dr. Laura Targownik, GI Head at the University of Toronto. Dr. Laura is passionate about equity and diversity and demonstrates that through her role at the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. There’s so much to learn from her, and we cannot recommend following Dr. Laura Targownik enough!
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Dr. John K. Marshall (@marshllj)
Dr. John K. Marshall is a gastroenterologist from the Hamilton Health Sciences Hospital, GI Division Director at McMaster University, Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, and more…Dr. John is a gold star in the #MedTwitter community as he consistently tweets valuable pieces of education – there is no reason not to follow Dr. John!
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Dr. Vivian Huang (@vwaimeih)
Dr. Vivian Huang, a gastroenterologist with a special focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is next up on our list. At Mount Sinai, Dr. Vivian leads a preconception and pregnancy in IBD clinical research program – but that’s not all she does! Dr. Huang is active on the platform sharing research, statistics, and learning opportunities with her network. Make sure to check her out!
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Honourable Mentions:
Dr. Vipul Jairath (@vipuljairath)
Dr. Talat Bessissow (@TBessissow)
Dr. Valerie Heron (@ValerieHeronMD)
Dr. Neeraj Narula (@NarulaNeeraj)
Dr. Cynthia Seow (@SeowCynthia)
We hope that list was easy to digest! If not, at least it will give you another reason to follow these 10 gastroenterologists on Twitter.
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