Dr Pal

Dr. Palaniappan “Dr. Pal” Manickam is an Indian-origin gastroenterologist, health educator, speaker and podcast host known for explaining gut health and lifestyle medicine through science, storytelling and humor. He also uses his “MedCom” style—medical education combined with comedy—to make health topics easier to understand. Creator/Channel: Dr. Palaniappan Manickam · Dr Pal Profession: Gastroenterologist · Health Educator · Speaker · Podcast Host Known for: Gut health education · Preventive health · Medical comedy (MedCom) Content focus: Gut Health · Nutrition · Intermittent Fasting · Weight Management · Lifestyle Medicine · Disease Prevention Content format: Educational Videos · Health Explainers · Podcasts · Interviews · Shorts · Medical Comedy Language: English Based in / From: California, USA · Originally from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Notable work: Gut Feeling with Dr. Pal · MedCom · NewME Gut Health Program YouTube channel: Dr Pal (@DrPal) Audience: People interested in gut health, nutrition, healthy eating, preventive healthcare and sustainable lifestyle changes Website: drpalmanickam.com Instagram: instagram.com/dr.pal.manickam Facebook: facebook.com/askdocpal TikTok: tiktok.com/@askdocpal What does Dr Pal post on YouTube? Dr Pal primarily posts gut-health education, nutrition and lifestyle advice, preventive-health explainers, podcasts and humorous medical content.