Navigating social media as a healthcare provider requires balancing engagement with compliance in 2025. Today’s patients increasingly research providers online before scheduling appointments, making your social presence a critical touchpoint in the patient journey. This guide outlines proven social media strategies specifically for medical practices—from creating educational content that positions your team as trusted experts to utilizing platform-specific features like Instagram Reels for demonstrating procedures or Facebook Groups for patient communities. You’ll learn how to effectively showcase your practice culture while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance, develop content calendars aligned with health awareness months, and measure meaningful engagement metrics beyond simple likes. Discover how forward-thinking providers are using social proof and targeted advertising to reach ideal patients within their service areas.