Ep. 529 Building a Social Media Presence in IR with Dr. Gustavo Elias

Is social media an effective patient acquisition tool for interventional radiologists? In a word: absolutely. Learn how to reach more patients in this week’s BackTable Podcast, where Dr. Gustavo Elias joins Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss the benefits he has seen with social media, and the content strategies that he uses in his medical practice. --- SYNPOSIS The episode begins with Dr. Elias sharing his journey of overcoming initial reservations around posting content. The doctors emphasize the importance of individuality and passion in showing what IR can offer to the public in easily-digestible ways. Dr. Elias then discusses the impact of social media on patient engagement, and shares practical tips for physicians who are looking to enhance their online presence. Dr. Elias also touches on optimal posting schedules, collaboration tips, and balancing professionalism with approachability. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 04:02 - Social Media for Interventional Radiologists 08:56 - Building a Social Media Presence 19:24 - Optimal Posting Strategies 21:58 - Collaborations and Platforms 25:27 - Conclusion

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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.