March 6 2018
by Neel Desai, M.D.
Buck Parker is a General & Trauma Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah (U.S.A). He is a public speaker and medical consultant for the media. He has appeared on CNN, Fox News, NBC, in USA Today, local TV stations, and many more media outlets.
He also has learned to master modern day digital media to become successful and spread his message. He has described himself as a self-proclaimed “tech-nerd” and entrepreneur since 2007. During his surgical residency he built a million-dollar web-business (Listen to how Dr. Parker built a successful online business during residency – Dr. Nii Darko, fellow Happy Doc Medical Influencer, interviews Dr. Buck Parker on Docs Outside The Box Podcast). He has appeared on the NBC Reality show The Island (now available on Hulu and Amazon) as a participant and medical expert.
Dr. Parker has channeled his digital marketing experiences to build a strong online presence today. He has a popular YouTube Channel where he doles out advice for medical students, a self-titled website/blog, and a highly popular Instagram account showcasing his global adventures and goofy antics. He also has been available to local and national media for comment on health related topics of the day.
Dr. Parker has channeled his digital media skills to inspire and impact the next generation of physicians.
As described on his website:
“Dr. Parker’s mission now is to harness his technological and medical knowledge to drive social change, while helping individuals unlock their personal greatness.”
Dr. Parker’s ultimate aspiration is to create a free online medical school for students in third world countries. He has leveraged his thirst for adventure, unique sense of humor, compassion, tech knowledge, and entrepreneurship skills to have an impact on his medical space. We are honored to recognize Dr. Buck Parker as our Medical Influencer of the Week.
For more information:
Videos
Dr. Buck Parker discusses his experiences on NBC TV Reality Show The Island
Dr. Buck Parker YouTube Channel
Website
Dr. Buck Parker Website
Social Media
Dr. Buck Parker Instagram
Podcast Interview
Dr. Nii Darko Interview with Dr. Buck Parker on Docs Outside The Box Podcast
