One half of the TV Doctor duo, Chris Van Tulleken is the identical twin brother of Alexander van Tulleken, otherwise known as Dr Chris and Dr Xand. Dr Chris is highly regarded for his media appearances, which include The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs, Trust Me, I’m A Doctor and Operation Ouch!. A doctor with a difference, his unique approach to prescriptions, medical treatments and mental health disorders set him apart on screen – and the speaking circuit. When booked for events, Dr Chris opens his audience’s eyes to the power of lifestyle changes and new research, redefining perceptions of mainstream treatments. Dr Chris’ popular documentary series, The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs, uncovered the British public’s over-reliance on prescription drugs.
During the show, he followed several patient’s experiences without medication, discovering alternative treatment methods and impacting millions of viewers. Dr Chris sparked transformative conversations and received countless letters for his expose. In 2019, and again in 2020, Dr Chris and his brother starred in The Twinstitute, a show that tested competing health theories to reveal the most successful methods. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed the devastating impact the virus has on the human body on Surviving the Virus: My Brother & Me, raising awareness for safety measures like social distancing. Such recent features make Dr Chris instantly recognisable at events.
Educated at the University College London, Dr Chris earned his PhD at one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. He later ventured into the world of entertainment, presenting Medicine Men Go Wild, Operation Iceberg, and Top Dogs: Adventures in War, Sea and Ice, to name a few of his appearances. Aside from his media roles, Dr Chris and his brother are board members and patrons of Doctors of the World UK, a healthcare charity.
He is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London’s Division of Infection, as well as a Doctor of Infectious Diseases at the University College Hospital in London and The Hospital for Tropical Diseases. In celebration of Dr Chris’ medical influence, he and his brother were named Emerging British Talents in the 2013 Brit List. Now a popular guest speaker and event host, Dr Chris’ extensive media appearances and leading knowledge of infectious diseases makes him the perfect addition to events of all shapes and sizes. Tackling topics ranging from diets to adventuring, his extensive knowledge of science and infection add valuable credibility to his speaking engagements. Whether Dr Chris is booked to make a celebrity appearance or share his knowledge, he leaves a resounding impact on audiences.
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