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Patch Adams
American physician, activist
- Born1945
- Known asAmerican physician, activist
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How old is Patch Adams?
81 years old1
Patch Adams is 81 years old. He was born on May 28, 1945.
- Wikipedia: Patch Adams, revision of Oct 24, 2026
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- Known for: American physician, activist (born 1945)
- Born: May 28, 1945
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Career Highlights
- Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author.
- He founded the Gesundheit!
- Institute as a not-for-profit in 1989.
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People mentioned
Patch Adams comes up in these episodes:
- MyShowNotes ✓ Sam Morril on TYSO – #376: “You’re like Patch Adams if they asked you not to come in.” (1:38:40)
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Who is Patch Adams?
Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author.
Where does Patch Adams come up on MyShowNotes?
1 episode so far. See the list above.