KEYNOTE SPEAKER & DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATOR
Where Medicine
Meets Media.
Harvard-Trained Dermatologist. Social Media Pioneer. Educator.
Dr. Daniel Sugai, MD FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of The Sugai Academy who helps medical professionals and brands leverage social media to educate patients, build authority, and drive meaningful impact.
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1.3M
TikTok Followers
779k
704k
YouTube Subscribers
As Seen On & Featured By
TODAY Show
Drew Barrymore Show
L'Oréal
La Roche-Posay
Allergan
PhyNet
NBC / ABC / CBS
Meet Dr. Sugai
The Doctor Who
Speaks Your Language
Dr. Daniel Sugai, MD FAAD, completed his dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School and has been a practicing board-certified dermatologist since 2016. He's also a verified social media creator with over 2.7 million combined followers across platforms.
As founder of The Sugai Academy and CMO of Pacagen, Dr. Sugai bridges the gap between evidence-based medicine and the digital world — helping physicians build their brands, patients access trustworthy information, and brands connect authentically with health-conscious audiences.
He's spoken at events from Abu Dhabi to Paris to Singapore, and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year from 2021 through 2026.
WHY BOOK DR. SUGAI
Your Audience Will
Actually Be Different After This Talk.
01
Real Clinical Credibility
Every insight comes from someone who sees patients daily and navigates the intersection of healthcare and public communication firsthand.
02
Proven Global Stage Experience
From the World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore to L'Oréal symposiums in Paris and Abu Dhabi — Dr. Sugai delivers for international audiences.
03
Actionable, Not Academic
Attendees leave with a clear framework they can implement immediately — whether they're a physician, brand marketer, or healthcare administrator.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
It's Time to Think
About Medicine Differently.
Why Every Doctor Needs to Be on Social Media
The case for physician presence in the digital age
Medical misinformation is filling the void where physician voices are absent. Dr. Sugai makes the compelling case for why healthcare professionals must show up online — and how to do it without compromising professionalism or burning out.
Building a Personal Brand Through Social Media
From clinician to trusted public educator
Drawing from his own journey to 2.7M+ followers, Dr. Sugai teaches physicians and healthcare brands how to authentically build an online presence that attracts patients, advances careers, and amplifies evidence-based health messages.
Using Social Media to Optimize Patient Outcomes
How digital reach translates to real-world health impact
As presented at the La Roche-Posay 50th Anniversary Symposium in Paris. Dr. Sugai shares the data and the stories behind how social media content directly shapes patient behavior, adherence, and outcomes.
Role of Dermocosmetics in Post-Procedural Care
Evidence-based product integration for better results
A clinically grounded exploration of how dermocosmetic formulations enhance wound healing and repair after aesthetic procedures — with practical protocols for dermatologists and cosmetic medicine practitioners.
Professionalism & Social Media in Medicine
Navigating the digital landscape as a healthcare professional
Developed for medical schools and residency programs. Dr. Sugai equips the next generation of physicians with the tools and ethical framework to engage online responsibly and effectively from day one of their career.
The Physician Entrepreneur: Building Beyond the Clinic
Lessons from founding The Sugai Academy
Dr. Sugai shares the entrepreneurial mindset shift that led him from solo practitioner to academy founder and CMO. An inspiring, practical talk for clinicians who want to build something bigger than their practice.
PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
A Global Stage for
Evidence-Based Voices
BROADCAST & PRESS
Trusted by
America's Top Media.
NBC — TODAY Show
Dermatologist shares tips and best products for your end-of-summer skincare routine
The Drew Barrymore Show
Dr. Sugai Teaches Drew How to Properly Combat Dry Skin in a Minute
HI Now Daily — CBS
Skincare Routine for the Summer (Mother's Day Edition)
AP News / MarketWatch
New Survey Findings Reveal Cleansing Habits of American Adults Are Not Up to Dermatologist Standards
New Beauty
Why This Derm Says You Should Switch to a Cleanser with Ceramides Immediately
Good Day Central Illinois + 20+ stations
National broadcast tour covering proper face cleansing habits and skincare routines
A Reach That Amplifies
Your Event's Impact
When Dr. Sugai speaks at your event, the story doesn't end in the room. His audience extends the message to millions.
1.3M
FOLLOWERS
TikTok @drspf (Verified)
779k
FOLLOWERS
Instagram @danielsugaimd (Verified)
704k
SUBSCRIBERS
YouTube (Verified)
BOOK DR. SUGAI
Let's Create Something
Memorable Together.
Available for keynotes, symposiums, CME events, brand partnerships, residency programs, and medical conferences. Domestic and international engagements welcome.
(808) 255-4079