Want to know which U.S. pathologists dominate Twitter/X? We pulled the data so you don’t have to.
In diagnostics, visibility can be a proxy for influence. And for commercial teams targeting high-intent physicians, whether for research collaborations, thought leadership, or early adoption, it pays to know who’s building an audience.
Below is a ranked list of the most-followed U.S.-based pathologists on Twitter/X. These physicians span dermatopathology, hematopathology, thoracic pathology, and more, and each is active online, educating peers, shaping opinions, or contributing to research. We’ve linked directly to their Twitter/X profiles and their Voyager profiles so you can easily see their hospital affiliations, Medicare billing activity, Sunshine Act relationships, and published research.
1. Jerad M. Gardner, MD – 50.5K Followers
Specialty: Dermatopathology & Soft Tissue Pathology
X Profile: @JMGardnerMD
Voyager Profile: Dr. Jerad Gardner
Jerad M. Gardner, MD, is Section Head of Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology and a dermatopathologist at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Board-certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and dermatopathology, he specializes in cutaneous soft tissue tumors, skin adnexal tumors, and medical education via social media, videos, and textbooks like Survival Guide to Dermatopathology.
2. Malak Althgafi, MBBS-MD, MBA – 43.1K Followers
Specialty: Neuropathology & Molecular Pathology
X Profile: @MalakAbed
Voyager Profile: Dr. Malak Althgafi
Malak Althgafi, MBBS-MD, MBA, is a board-certified neuropathologist and Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, as well as Professor of Pathology and Neurosurgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. She specializes in molecular and neuropathology, precision medicine, and digital pathology, with extensive research on brain tumors and cancer genomics.
3. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD – 34.6K Followers
Specialty: Pulmonary Pathology
X Profile: @smlungpathguy
Voyager Profile: Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay
Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD, is Director of Pulmonary Pathology at the Cleveland Clinic and an expert in molecular genetic pathology, pulmonary pathology, and anatomic pathology. He has extensive academic experience including authorship of key textbooks in lung pathology and leadership in pathology education and research, with more than 140 peer-reviewed publications.
4. Anirban Maitra, MBBS-MD – 31.7K Followers
Specialty: Pancreatic & Gastrointestinal Pathology
X Profile: @Aiims1742
Voyager Profile: Dr. Anirban Maitra
Anirban Maitra, MBBS-MD, is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Pathology at NYU Langone Health, where he serves as Associate Director of Translational Research at Perlmutter Cancer Center and Co-Director of the GI Cancer Center. He is a board-certified anatomic pathologist renowned for his work on pancreatic cancer genetics, early detection via liquid biopsies, and translational therapies.
5. Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD – 26.6K Followers
Specialty: Hematopathology
X Profile: @KMirza
Voyager Profile: Dr. Kamran Mirza
Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhD, is the Godfrey D. Stobbe Professor of Pathology, Assistant Chair for Education, and Clinical Professor of Hematopathology at the University of Michigan. Board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, he specializes in hematopathology, molecular pathology, thoracic pathology, and medical education through social media and training programs.
6. Sanam Loghavi, MD – 21.7K Followers
Specialty: Hematopathology
X Profile: @sanamloghavi
Voyager Profile: Dr. Sanam Loghavi
Sanam Loghavi, MD, is an Associate Professor of Hematopathology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Board-certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, hematopathology, and molecular genetic pathology, she specializes in hematologic malignancies, molecular diagnostics, and bridging clinical care with research.
7. Elizabeth Montgomery, MD – 21.6K Followers
Specialty: Gastrointestinal & Soft Tissue Pathology
X Profile: @LizMontgomeryMD
Voyager Profile: Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery
Elizabeth Anne Montgomery, MD, is a gastrointestinal and soft tissue pathologist, Professor of Pathology at the University of Miami, and founder of @science_press. She is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and is recognized for her academic leadership, diagnostics, and extensive publication record in GI and soft tissue pathology.
8. Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD – 20.6K Followers
Specialty: Cytopathology & Surgical Pathology
X Profile: @Sara_Jiang
Voyager Profile: Dr. Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang
Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, is Professor and Chief of Head, Neck, and Endocrine Pathology at Duke University School of Medicine. Board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with cytopathology expertise, she specializes in thyroid nodules, ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, and head/neck surgical pathology, while advancing pathology education through social media and multidisciplinary research.
9. Syed Ali, MD – 20K Followers
Specialty: Pancreatic & Gastrointestinal Pathology
X Profile: @sza_jhcyto
Voyager Profile: Syed Ali
Syed Zulfiqar Ali, MD, is a Professor of Pathology and Radiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Cytopathology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist renowned for expertise in cytopathology of pancreas, thyroid, and soft tissues, with over 330 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in global cytopathology education.
10. Ankur Sangoi, MD – 15.7K Followers
Specialty: Genitourinary Pathology
X Profile: @slusagar
Voyager Profile: Dr. Ankur Sangoi
Ankur Raj Sangoi, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Pathology at Stanford University and a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist with a focus on genitourinary pathology. He practices at Stanford Health Care in Stanford, California, where he interprets complex kidney and urinary tract tumors.
Why This Matters for Healthcare Commercial Teams
Social media reach isn’t just vanity, it’s visibility. For sales teams, MSLs, and commercial strategy leads, a pathologist’s online following can signal:
- Thought leadership and early adoption behavior
- Educational influence within their subspecialty
- Existing relationships with pharma or diagnostics players (which you can verify in Voyager using Sunshine Act data)
This list isn’t exhaustive, it’s directional. But it shows that digital influence in pathology is growing, and if you’re still relying on outdated KOL lists, you’re missing the full picture.
Want to build smarter territory maps or segment by influence + procedure volume + prescribing? That’s what Voyager was built for.
FAQ
Who are the most influential pathologists on Twitter/X?
Some of the most followed include Dr. Jerad Gardner, Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, and Dr. Kamran Mirza. These pathologists have tens of thousands of followers and often post educational or research-driven content.
How can commercial teams use social media data for targeting?
Follower count can signal professional influence. Combined with Medicare billing data, affiliations, and published research (all available in Voyager), commercial teams can refine their KOL targeting strategies.
Does Voyager track physician Twitter activity?
Not directly. But by combining Voyager’s real-time provider database with open-source intel (like social media), you get a more complete picture of high-intent providers.
Can I search Voyager by pathology subspecialty?
Yes. You can filter by CPT codes, ICD-10s, procedures billed to Medicare, and more, allowing you to target thoracic pathologists, hematopathologists, and others with precision.
What other data can I view in Voyager?
Voyager lets you explore provider affiliations, prescribing patterns (Part B and D), Sunshine Act relationships, and published articles, all in one interface.
