How long does it take for a doctor's social media to start converting to patients?
Short answer: 60 to 90 days for first inbound patient DMs. 6 months for consistent inbound patient flow.
With a healthcare-specialized agency running the engine, visible inbound patient inquiries usually appear within 60 to 90 days of consistent content going live. Real numbers from the Prime Craft Media roster: Dr. Ben started receiving inbound patient DMs at 850 Instagram followers in month 2 of the engagement, without filming any new content. Dr. Avi Patel reached 47,000 Instagram followers and 6.6M reach on a single video in 6 months. Most clients see meaningful follower velocity within the first 30 days and the first booked-consult attributions within 60 to 90 days. Full brand-compound and consistent inbound patient flow typically establishes by month 6.
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