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What Google Says About You—And How to Fix It
Why your online presence matters more than ever (and what to do when it doesn’t reflect the real you).
Let’s play a quick game:
Open a browser. Type your full name into Google. Hit search.
Now ask yourself…
Does what shows up reflect who you actually are today?
Your values? Your experience? The kind of doctor, leader, or speaker you’ve become?
Or does it look like:
An outdated Healthgrades profile from 2017
A hospital directory photo that screams “I was told to smile”
A bunch of random review sites you’ve never even heard of
Or worse… a blank wall of nothing
Here’s the truth: In 2025, Google is your first impression.
Before a patient sees you.
Before a recruiter calls.
Before you speak at that conference, join that startup, or land that new leadership gig…
Someone is Googling your name.
And what they find might not just be incomplete—it might be wrong.
So, Why Does This Matter So Much?
Because you’ve worked too hard to let algorithms write your legacy.
You spent years training. You’ve built trust with patients. You’ve likely published, presented, led teams, saved lives—and none of that shows up on page one of Google.
We hear it all the time from physicians:
“It’s just outdated stuff. It’s not bad… but it’s not me.“
“I’ve done so much more than what people can see online.”
“I want to be considered for more opportunities, but I look invisible.”
“My residents have better websites than I do!”
Sound familiar?
What Google Says About You Is Fixable. Here’s How.
You don’t need to become a social media influencer.
You just need to own your digital story.
Here’s where to start:
- 1. Google Yourself (and log the results) Make a quick list of: What shows up first What’s accurate What’s outdated What’s missing entirely This is your baseline.
- 2. Build (or refresh) your personal website Think of this as your digital headquarters. It should tell your story, showcase your expertise, and give people a clear next step if they want to connect. Pro Tip: Your name doesn’t have to be famous to be searchable. A clean, well-optimized personal site ranks surprisingly fast in Google.
- 3. Clean up those third-party profiles Update your: Healthgrades Doximity Vitals LinkedIn Hospital bio (if possible) Add a recent headshot. Update your title and specialties. Include your passions beyond just “Board-certified in Internal Medicine.”
- 4. Create content that reflects your voice No, this doesn’t mean becoming a TikTok doc. But consider writing an article, recording a quick video, or posting a perspective on LinkedIn. Google favors fresh, relevant content—and it helps real people understand who you are.
- 5. Get a team (if you hate doing this stuff) This is literally what we do at My MD Brand. We build out your online presence with strategy, heart, and zero cringe. So you can focus on medicine while we make sure your digital footprint actually feels like you.
The Bottom Line
Google will say something about you.
The question is: Are you the one writing the story, or letting outdated listings do it for you?
This isn’t about ego.
It’s about leadership.
It’s about showing up—online—with the same excellence you bring to your patients every day.
Ready to take back control of your name?
Let’s fix your digital presence once and for all.
Schedule a free clarity call and let’s make Google reflect the doctor you’ve actually become.
