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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 553 to 576 of 1,442.

Kamala Harris & Masala Dosa: The Connection Behind Good Gut Health0:54

Kamala Harris & Masala Dosa: The Connection Behind Good Gut Health

733.6K views
This Food Challenge Backfired BAD1:29

This Food Challenge Backfired BAD

732.3K views
Rating American Buffet From 1 to 101:14

Rating American Buffet From 1 to 10

732.2K views
Sleep More, Burn More0:59

Sleep More, Burn More

732K views
Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak - Int’l HEALTHY food? | Dr Pal1:00

Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak - Int’l HEALTHY food? | Dr Pal

729.6K views
7 Signs of Gut Damage You’re Probably Ignoring (Fix It Naturally) | Dr Pal6:51

7 Signs of Gut Damage You’re Probably Ignoring (Fix It Naturally) | Dr Pal

728.6K views
Doctor Dad Tests Kids on Carrots! | Dr Pal0:54

Doctor Dad Tests Kids on Carrots! | Dr Pal

727.8K views
The Hidden Pain of Women (A Must Watch) | Parenting & Trauma with Dr Shalini1:03:46

The Hidden Pain of Women (A Must Watch) | Parenting & Trauma with Dr Shalini

726.1K views
Gulab Jamun in Gol Gappa... Wait.... WHAT??? Dr. Pal Reacts to Weirdest Food Combination1:00

Gulab Jamun in Gol Gappa... Wait.... WHAT??? Dr. Pal Reacts to Weirdest Food Combination

725.8K views
INTERMITTENT FASTING - Practically possible? - ft. Chef Mr. Venkatesh Bhat (Tamil) | Dr Pal39:11

INTERMITTENT FASTING - Practically possible? - ft. Chef Mr. Venkatesh Bhat (Tamil) | Dr Pal

719.2K views
Ghee Idli Attack | Dr. Pal reacts0:53

Ghee Idli Attack | Dr. Pal reacts

718.8K views
Try This Routine for 7 Days | Dr Pal1:46

Try This Routine for 7 Days | Dr Pal

717.3K views
3 things to do for PCOS!0:47

3 things to do for PCOS!

717.1K views
Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Superfoods0:23

Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Superfoods

714.5K views
Day 5 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal1:00

Day 5 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal

711.3K views
Day 25 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal0:59

Day 25 - Gutman's 100 Day Challenge | Dr Pal

710.5K views
The Shocking History of Indian Food Hierarchies | Dr Pal0:42

The Shocking History of Indian Food Hierarchies | Dr Pal

709.1K views
The Science of Onam Sadhya1:17

The Science of Onam Sadhya

708.4K views
When You Don’t Include Fiber and Water In Your Diet!0:16

When You Don’t Include Fiber and Water In Your Diet!

708.2K views
Sai Pallavi’s Favourite snack: Dr Pal reacts | Dr. Pal1:03

Sai Pallavi’s Favourite snack: Dr Pal reacts | Dr. Pal

705.4K views
This Patient Rejected Every Protein Food1:02

This Patient Rejected Every Protein Food

702.6K views
Foods to Eat for a Healthier Pregnancy.0:38

Foods to Eat for a Healthier Pregnancy.

702.1K views
What OCD Really Feels Like (Not What You Think)1:19

What OCD Really Feels Like (Not What You Think)

700.8K views
How Many Medu Vadas Should You Eat? Dr. Pal Explains at A2B Restaurant1:00

How Many Medu Vadas Should You Eat? Dr. Pal Explains at A2B Restaurant

700K 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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