In a recent turn of events, Dr Cyriac Abby Philips popularly known as TheLiverDoc, has had his account on Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform X suspended following a court order, know about his father and biography
The X account of Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips was suspended in response to a lawsuit filed by Himalaya Wellness Corporation, accusing him of making defamatory claims about their product.
Who is Dr Cyriac Abby Philips aka TheLiverDoc in a legal battle with Himalya, biography, age, family, father, education, Twitter
I think it’s sad that you can read ‘Dr Cyriac Abby Philips’ and immediately realize why this guy is so anti-Ayurveda – it’s a facade for his overall Hinduphobia https://t.co/IJbWpQk7jH
— गुमनामी baba 🛕 (@gumnamibaba_33) September 28, 2023
BREAKING: Court has restrained #TheLiverDoctor from posting anything defamatory against Himalaya Wellness.
Bengaluru Civil Court passes ex-parte injunction order to X to suspend the account of Dr Cyriac Abby Philips
Court directs ‘X’ to suspend ‘The Liver Doctor’ account. pic.twitter.com/KLOh8LcYwO
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY 🇮🇳 (@AdvAshutoshBJP) September 28, 2023
41-year-old Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips is a distinguished hepatologist based in Kerala. He is known for using his social media presence to combat medical misinformation. He attended St. John’s Medical College. He was born to Philip Augustine on 14 August 1982 and is a Christian by religion. Cyriac is married to Teena Sara and the couple has two daughters and a son. He is 5ft 10in tall.
His father, Philip, is a clinical gastroenterologist who founded the Philip Augustin Associates Pvt. Ltd.
MBBS
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
MD (Internal Medicine)
Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkatta
DM (Hepatology & Transplant Medicine)
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
With a focus on evidence-based modern medical practices, Dr. Philips has emerged as a prominent figure in the field.
His dedication extends to publishing research papers on liver injuries caused by traditional herbal medicines by shedding light on potential dangers posed by alternative medicine practices.
Dr. Philips’ vocal criticism of traditional medicine has not come without its share of opposition, particularly from proponents of Ayush medicine. They assert that his claims are defamatory and challenge his stance on practices like the use of giloy. In February 2022, the AYUSH ministry issued a warning, and the Kerala State Medical Council for Indian Systems of Medicine served him a notice.
Himalaya Wellness Corporation’s grievance
The recent legal battle between Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips and Himalaya Wellness Corporation centers around a critical social media post he made about the company’s product, Liv.52. It is a remedy for liver disease patients. Dr. Philips argued that his comments were based on scientific data, but the Bengaluru Civil Court issued an ex-parte interim injunction order, resulting in the suspension of his X account in India.
TheLiverDoc’s response
Dr. Philips expressed his surprise and disappointment by revealing that he was never informed about the case before his account was suspended. Despite the suspension in India, his account remains accessible outside the country. Dr. Philips has reiterated that his statements about Liv.52 are grounded in scientific research by calling into question Himalaya Wellness Corporation’s response to his critique.
Reactions from experts
The suspension of TheLiverDoc’s account has sparked widespread criticism from public health and legal experts. Many view it as an affront to scientific thinking and a setback in the fight against medical misinformation. The controversy raises important questions about the balance between free speech, scientific discourse, and legal recourse in the age of social media.