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Med Creator Minute: How to Handle Criticism Online

Med Creator 101··2 October 2026·7 min

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Putting yourself online means opening yourself up to criticism, but not every comment deserves your attention. Dr. Dustin Portela breaks down how physicians can navigate negative comments, know when to engage versus block, and set boundaries that protect their patients, personal lives, and time. Plus, he shares why finding your own voice and letting go of perfectionism is key to building a sustainable presence on social media.Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportelaTools and Creator Must-Haves:CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR