Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Summary
Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips is a well-known liver specialist in India who uses social media to promote science-based medicine and criticize traditional Indian practices like Ayurveda and homeopathy. While many admire him for standing up for evidence-based health care, others strongly dislike his direct and often harsh online style.Key Facts
- Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips works at Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, treating patients with liver disease.
- He is very active on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), where over 300,000 people follow him as the "Liver Doc."
- Philips publicly calls homeopathy and other alternative medicines "false" and often criticizes traditional Indian medical systems.
- His outspoken style has led to legal cases and discussions by India's Ayush Ministry, which oversees traditional medicine.
- Despite his online persona being blunt and confrontational, people who know him describe him as polite and soft-spoken in person.
- Philips adopted a loud online style to make sure his messages about public health are heard amid criticism and trolling.
- He grew up in Kerala, initially wanted to be a writer, but followed his father’s footsteps in medicine.
- His medical training included difficult experiences, like struggling with the entrance exam and witnessing shortages at a large public hospital in Kolkata.
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