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Palaniappan Manickam

Stand-up comedian from India 🇮🇳

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About Palaniappan Manickam

Palaniappan Manickam, known professionally as Dr. Pal, is an Indian American gastroenterologist, stand-up comedian and social media personality born on 15 November 1983. He is currently setting up a clinic in India and specializes in gut health and time restricted eating.

Under the name MedCom, he combines in-person and virtual stand-up comedy with medicine, working as a celebrity doctor who uses the format to teach audiences about managing chronic illness.

Videos (1,442)

Videos 433 to 456 of 1,442.

One Simple Stress Relief Tip | Dr Pal1:00

One Simple Stress Relief Tip | Dr Pal

1.1M views
PCOS: What Every Woman Needs to Know | Doctor’s 11-Minute Guide11:11

PCOS: What Every Woman Needs to Know | Doctor’s 11-Minute Guide

1.1M views
Is Gut Bacteria Boy or Girl? Dr. Pal's Adorable Reaction to His Young Subscriber's Question1:00

Is Gut Bacteria Boy or Girl? Dr. Pal's Adorable Reaction to His Young Subscriber's Question

1.1M views
Dr. Pal Reviews the Healthy, Protein-Rich Snack: Beach Chickpea (Sundal)!0:53

Dr. Pal Reviews the Healthy, Protein-Rich Snack: Beach Chickpea (Sundal)!

1M views
Week 1 challenge | Dr Pal0:58

Week 1 challenge | Dr Pal

1M views
The side effect I got after my second dose - Tips from my vaccination experience8:21

The side effect I got after my second dose - Tips from my vaccination experience

1M views
Normal Water vs Alkaline Water| Dr Pal1:00

Normal Water vs Alkaline Water| Dr Pal

1M views
21 Days to a Healthier Gut: 6 Habits That Actually Stick! | Dr Pal6:30

21 Days to a Healthier Gut: 6 Habits That Actually Stick! | Dr Pal

1M views
Educating Children on the Right Eating Habits for a Healthy Future!1:00

Educating Children on the Right Eating Habits for a Healthy Future!

1M views
Tamil School Lunch Menu In California l Dr. Pal1:00

Tamil School Lunch Menu In California l Dr. Pal

1M views
Why Pongal Celebrates the Sun | Sunlight, Health & Circadian Rhythm | Dr Pal1:47

Why Pongal Celebrates the Sun | Sunlight, Health & Circadian Rhythm | Dr Pal

1M views
Good vs. Bad Foods: Are You Eating Right?1:00

Good vs. Bad Foods: Are You Eating Right?

1M views
Surprising My Subscribers at a Dinner Table | YouTube Gold Button Unboxing!1:00

Surprising My Subscribers at a Dinner Table | YouTube Gold Button Unboxing!

1M views
How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day? - Dr. Pal Explains!0:57

How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day? - Dr. Pal Explains!

1M views
Why Intimacy Fades in Most Marriages (And How to Rekindle It)59:29

Why Intimacy Fades in Most Marriages (And How to Rekindle It)

993.7K views
The “underrated” reason of heart attacks | Dr Pal7:11

The “underrated” reason of heart attacks | Dr Pal

986.1K views
What is autoimmune myositis ? I How to prevent this ?6:20

What is autoimmune myositis ? I How to prevent this ?

986K views
Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis: This is How to Detect Cancer Before It's Too Late!1:00

Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis: This is How to Detect Cancer Before It's Too Late!

984.1K views
Are Microplastics Linked to Heart Attack Risk? Dr. Pal Reveals the Truth!1:00

Are Microplastics Linked to Heart Attack Risk? Dr. Pal Reveals the Truth!

982.1K views
Whey Protein Explained : Uses, Limits, Myths & Common Confusion | Dr Pal11:18

Whey Protein Explained : Uses, Limits, Myths & Common Confusion | Dr Pal

980.1K views
Day 44 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal1:00

Day 44 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal

973.8K views
This Doctor Faced Humiliation for Doing His Job!1:15

This Doctor Faced Humiliation for Doing His Job!

969.9K views
Honored to receive an award from the Indian Medical Association0:38

Honored to receive an award from the Indian Medical Association

957.6K views
Surprising Benefits of Drinking Filter Coffee, But Don't Make This Mistake!1:00

Surprising Benefits of Drinking Filter Coffee, But Don't Make This Mistake!

955K views

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Pal the comedian?

Dr. Pal is the professional name of Palaniappan Manickam, an Indian American gastroenterologist, stand-up comedian and social media personality born on 15 November 1983.

What does Palaniappan Manickam specialize in as a doctor?

As a gastroenterologist, Palaniappan Manickam specializes in gut health and time restricted eating.

What is Dr. Pal's MedCom?

MedCom is the name under which Dr. Pal combines in-person and virtual stand-up comedy with medicine, using the format to teach audiences about managing chronic illness.

Is Dr. Pal a real doctor?

Yes. Palaniappan Manickam, known as Dr. Pal, is a gastroenterologist who also works as a celebrity doctor, using stand-up comedy to teach audiences about chronic illness.

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