Palaniappan Manickam
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About
Board-certified gastroenterologist and social media personality best known by Dr. Pal who specializes in gut health, time-restricted eating, and a mostly plant-based diet. His doctor fame has helped him amass over 1.5 million followers on Instagram, where he educates his audience through sketches.
Before Fame
He received his MBBS from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Coimbatore, India, his MPH from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and his MD in Internal Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan.
Trivia
He is the creator of MedCom, a stand-up comedy show that combines his sense of humor with his background in medicine. He received the Top Doctor Award in 2020 and 2021. One of his most viewed YouTube videos with over 2 million views is called "How to lose belly fat NATURALLY without complex dieting."
Family Life
He and his wife Priya have two children.
Associated With
In March 2023, he posted a photo on Instagram alongside Aravind.
