Quick Info
| Profession | Doctor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Hometown | Kochi, Kerala |
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Bio/Wiki
| Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips is an Indian hepatologist and clinician-scientist specializing in clinical and translational hepatology, liver transplant medicine, and drug-induced liver injury. | |
| He is widely known on social media as 'TheLiverDoc' for debunking medical myths and sharing evidence-based health information. | |
| He is a columnist for The Morning Context and a passionate traveler who has visited many countries. | |
| He opposes the use of homeopathic and Ayurvedic remedies for treating illnesses, a stance that has faced criticism in India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (1.78 m or 5’ 10”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| MBBS | St. John’s Medical College |
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| Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Internal Medicine | Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Hepatology & Transplant Medicine | Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | 35/194, B Automobile Road, Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala – 682025, India |
| Tattoo | He got a tattoo inked on one of his biceps. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/01/2011 |
Family
| Father | Philip Augustine (clinical gastroenterologist, founder of Philip Augustin Associates Pvt. Ltd., recipient of the Padma Shri Award for introducing Endoscopy in India) |
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| Mother | Cicy Philip (executive director at the Philip Augustin Associates Pvt. Ltd.) |
| Spouse | Teena Sara Cyriac |
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Career
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| Publication Stats | Over 170 peer-reviewed publications with more than 2,300 citations |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Volvo XC40 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/theliverdr/ | |
| https://twitter.com/theliverdr | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@theliverdr |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Cyriac Abby Philips is an Indian hepatologist and clinician-scientist. | |
| 2. He opposes the use of homoeopathic and ayurvedic remedies for treating illnesses. | |
| 3. His stance on traditional Indian treatments has faced criticism. | |
| 4. He is from a Christian family in Kerala. | |
| 5. There is a childhood photo of him with his pet German Shepherd Tiger. | |
| 6. He admitted failing mathematics twice in class 10. | |
| 7. He had to choose between pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Medicine. | |
| 8. He passed the All India Pre-Medical Test on his second attempt. | |
| 9. He started practicing medicine in Kochi, Kerala. | |
| 10. He works at the Department of Clinical and Translational Hepatology in Rajagiri Hospital. | |
| 11. He is also involved in Microbiome Studies with K-DISC. | |
| 12. He serves at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology. | |
| 13. He has published over sixty medical research papers. | |
| 14. He writes chapters in medical books. | |
| 15. He uses Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram for sharing medical knowledge. | |
| 16. He debunks medical myths on social media as TheLiverDoc. | |
| 17. He has a significant following on Twitter and YouTube. | |
| 18. He contributes to The Morning Context as a columnist. | |
| 19. He is a passionate traveller and has visited many countries. | |
| 20. He discusses the adverse effects of Ayurvedic medicines on news channels. | |
| 21. He loves animals and owns several dogs. | |
| 22. He enjoys playing video games on his collection of consoles. | |
| 23. He drinks liquor occasionally. | |
| 24. He initially wanted to pursue a career in art before choosing medicine. | |
| 25. He gave a speech at the Liver Meeting in 2017. | |
| 26. He saved a co-passenger's life on a flight in 2024. | |
| 27. He shared details of the incident on social media. |