Manuel Viso: From Rebel Student to Social Media Health Star
A Coruña, Spain – June 28, 2025 – Dr. Manuel Viso,Head of Emergency at San Rafael Hospital in A Coruña,has become a prominent figure in Spanish healthcare,blending a demanding hospital career with a thriving media presence.While dedicated to his clinical work – continuing to work guards and hospital hours [[2]] – Viso has garnered nearly 80,000 followers on Instagram by sharing accessible health advice, making him a go-to source for journalists and a rising voice in preventative care [[3]].
Viso’s path wasn’t always straightforward.Despite a childhood dream of becoming a doctor, he initially struggled academically, failing seven subjects in his first high school evaluation [[3]]. However, with parental support, he turned things around, eventually graduating with honors and winning the Galician Physics and Mathematics Olympiad [[3]]. He also openly discusses a past struggle with mild anorexia during his second year of high school, an experience he believes made him more empathetic [[3]].
Beyond his medical career and academic achievements, Viso also has a background in pageantry, winning “Mr. Ourense” at age 24 [[3]].