Hunter Doherty " Patch " Adams (born May 28, 1945) is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute as a not-for-profit in 1989.

The true story of the heroic Hunter "Patch" Adams who's determined to become a medical doctor because of his desire to help other people. He ventures where no doctor ever ventured before …

You may have heard of me through the film about my life in medical school, Patch Adams, and I can confirm that I am actually a real person. I am a Doctor, but above all else I consider myself an activist …

Dec 3, 2023 · Starring Robin Williams as Hunter "Patch" Adams, the movie portrays a man who discovers his calling in medicine after a tumultuous period in his life. He pioneers a unique approach …

Sep 7, 2024 · Explore the real-life story of Patch Adams, the doctor who revolutionized healthcare by merging medicine with humor. Discover how his personal struggles led to a groundbreaking …

Oscar® winner Robin Williams stars alongside an all-star cast in this inspiring comedy, based on a true story, as Hunter "Patch" Adams, a doctor set on helping patients with an unorthodox-but-effective …

After spending time in a mental institution, a man decides to become a doctor, hypothesizing that humor will improve patients' quality of life. Watch trailers & learn more.

A doctor will do anything to make his patients laugh—even if it means risking his own career—in this inspiring comedy based on a true story.

Patch Adams is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac. It stars Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, and Peter Coyote.

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