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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 1,393 to 1,416 of 1,442.

Reason that you can’t lose weight ? - Live Q & A42:55

Reason that you can’t lose weight ? - Live Q & A

24.5K views
US should learn from India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive - fr. Dr. Prabhu Shankar IAS30:34

US should learn from India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive - fr. Dr. Prabhu Shankar IAS

24K views
Live on-street COVID vaccination0:59

Live on-street COVID vaccination

23.8K views
Should YOU get a booster dose?0:55

Should YOU get a booster dose?

23.7K views
What is a good way to break the fast? | Dr Pal5:48

What is a good way to break the fast? | Dr Pal

23.2K views
My CHEAT MEAL - Week 311:22

My CHEAT MEAL - Week 3

23.2K views
How to have a SWEET - SAFE Diwali ? | Dr Pal2:15

How to have a SWEET - SAFE Diwali ? | Dr Pal

22.3K views
Will the current vaccines COVER B1.617 - so-called Indian variant? - Live Q & A - Day 4/736:37

Will the current vaccines COVER B1.617 - so-called Indian variant? - Live Q & A - Day 4/7

21.8K views
Challenges during my fat loss journey | Dr Pal3:27

Challenges during my fat loss journey | Dr Pal

21.6K views
(தமிழ்)My second dose experience, Vaccination for pregnant patients, kids? & FAQs ( Tamil)7:50

(தமிழ்)My second dose experience, Vaccination for pregnant patients, kids? & FAQs ( Tamil)

21.5K views
“Should you eat on time or only when you are hungry? “ I Little kids asking Big Questions1:07

“Should you eat on time or only when you are hungry? “ I Little kids asking Big Questions

20.6K views
“ REMDESIVIR does NOT work for All “ Dr. Neha - Infectious disease -Day 7/735:51

“ REMDESIVIR does NOT work for All “ Dr. Neha - Infectious disease -Day 7/7

20.5K views
Interview with A.R. Murugadoss on COVID status in Tamil cinema industry8:09

Interview with A.R. Murugadoss on COVID status in Tamil cinema industry

20K views
Pregnancy, kids, blood thinners, single dose efficacy and other FAQ's - Live Q&A session40:23

Pregnancy, kids, blood thinners, single dose efficacy and other FAQ's - Live Q&A session

19.8K views
Long term COVID complications? - Live Q&A infectious disease specialist – Dr. Neha51:52

Long term COVID complications? - Live Q&A infectious disease specialist – Dr. Neha

19.7K views
Meet our family member DEEPIKA trust0:45

Meet our family member DEEPIKA trust

19.5K views
Live Q & A series - “ Not to be Panicked - but Prepared “ - May 1st Saturday - Day 1/7.3:30

Live Q & A series - “ Not to be Panicked - but Prepared “ - May 1st Saturday - Day 1/7.

19K views
Dr. PAL's Adventure Trek: Teaching Kids the Importance of Healthy Eating | Dr Pal10:00

Dr. PAL's Adventure Trek: Teaching Kids the Importance of Healthy Eating | Dr Pal

18.7K views
250k subscribers celebration at Aishwaryam Trust - Thank YOU!11:49

250k subscribers celebration at Aishwaryam Trust - Thank YOU!

18.3K views
Third wave in India? and all vaccination questions answered.1:02:43

Third wave in India? and all vaccination questions answered.

18.2K views
How to prevent obesity in kids? | ft. Dr. Meena, Pediatrician | Dr Pal37:58

How to prevent obesity in kids? | ft. Dr. Meena, Pediatrician | Dr Pal

16.8K views
Who spreads the virus MORE?8:56

Who spreads the virus MORE?

16.5K views
The Wake Up Call | Aishwaryam Trust2:30

The Wake Up Call | Aishwaryam Trust

15.8K views
Elon musk lost 20 pounds through fasting? | Dr Pal1:21

Elon musk lost 20 pounds through fasting? | Dr Pal

15.8K 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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