July 28th, 2025

How Two Surgeons Built the "LinkedIn for Surgeons" — And Why It’s Changing the Game In an era where digital health platforms are transforming every corner of medicine, two surgeons--Dr. Jeremy Heffner and Dr. Mark Soliman—are leading a revolution in surgical education and collaboration.
Together, they co-founded Surgeon—a secure, surgeon-only platform that blends the best of LinkedIn, YouTube, and real-time surgical consulting into one purpose-built space for global collaboration. Their goal? To democratize surgical knowledge, connect brilliant minds, and improve patient care worldwide.
Why Surgeon MattersDr. Heffner and Dr. Soliman realized a core problem: surgical knowledge was locked behind academic silos, inaccessible conferences, or outdated social media. So they built Surgeon as a digital hub where surgeons can:

• Share real surgical cases—including complications—without fear of exposure
• Collaborate and ask questions in real time
• Access masterclass content across specialties, from hernia to colorectal to trauma
• Participate in secure, verified peer networks

With over 17,000 users and growing fast in the U.S., U.K., and Europe, Surgeon is redefining how surgical best practices are shared and learned.
Tech That Solves Real ProblemsSurgeon isn’t just another app—it’s tailored to the realities of modern surgical life. Case in point: SurgeonScribe, their HIPAA-compliant AI transcription tool that lets surgeons focus on patients, not paperwork. It captures notes in real time, freeing clinicians from their EMR grind.
They’ve also built functionality for:

• Hosting virtual surgical conferences
• Private communities for surgical societies and industry
• AI-driven content feeds for personalized learning
• Real-world evidence generation and professional networking

A Platform Built By Surgeons, For SurgeonsTheir philosophy is simple: listen to users, solve real problems, and never compromise on trust. Every user is verified with proof of identity and profession. There’s no PHI allowed on the platform, ensuring privacy and compliance while enabling honest surgical dialogue.
Scaling With PurposeBootstrapped and fueled by passion, Surgeon has become a case study in purpose-driven MedTech entrepreneurship. By fostering cross-industry collaboration—with surgeons, engineers, and device manufacturers alike—they’re unlocking innovation and elevating care.
Their ultimate vision? To become the Amazon of surgical collaboration—a single, unified ecosystem where education, networking, and innovation converge for the benefit of every patient.
 Listen to the full conversation on Med Tech Gurus Episode #282
YouTube Episode #282