Clifford Kuhn, M.D.

Clifford Kuhn, M.D.

Keynote Speaker: "The Laugh Doctor", a Physician, Medical School Professor, Humorist

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Clifford Kuhn, M.D. Biography

Clifford C. Kuhn, MD, the Laugh Doctor, is a physician, medical school professor, humorist, professional speaker and personal coach who helps individuals and groups enhance performance, productivity and health by connecting more effectively with humor. He offers uplifting keynotes and after-dinner presentations, as well as seminars and workshops up to a full day in length, which teach audiences as diverse as corporate executives, physicians and chronically ill patients how to reconnect with positive energy.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cliff graduated from Ursinus College and Jefferson Medical College, before receiving his psychiatric training at the University of Michigan. He has held his current medical school faculty position since 1974, and has, through the years, served as Chief of Consultation--Liaison Psychiatry, Director of Residency Training and Associate Chairman of the Psychiatry Department. He is the recipient of many awards and accolades for his excellence as a scholar and teacher.

Dr. Kuhn's clinical focus is in the field of mind/body medicine. Decades of work with cancer patients and their families taught him to appreciate the healing power of humor. Cliff's laughter research led him into the world of comedy, and in 1991, he took a leave of absence from his university position to perform in comedy clubs throughout the United States. On this sabbatical journey, Dr. Kuhn learned first-hand what produces healthy laughter and determined how those techniques might be tranferred to clinical settings.

As a physician/humorist, the Laugh Doctor has attracted national attention in radio and television, with appearances on Entertainment Tonight, WGN-Chicago, CBS Overnight, The Learning Channel, The E! Channel, The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and CNN, and in the popular press such as Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, Lear's Connection, The New Yorker, Family Circle and The AARP Bulletin. He has been recognized and lauded by his peers in publications such as Psychiatric News, Psychiatric Times, Hippocrates Magazine, Clinical Psychiatric News, The Journal of Nursing Jocularity, Humor and Health Journal, Coping Magazine and The Journal of Cancer Education.

Cliff has appeared before groups such as FedEx Corp., Yum! Brands, Inc., Fantastic Sam's, Inc., Aegon Corp., Humana, Inc., Kindred Healthcare, Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Inc., Meeting Planners Int'l and many hospitals, recovery networks and community service organizations. Dr. Kuhn's inspiring programs based on his HA HA HA Prescription and featuring his many "Smile Strategies" have proven to be entertaining as well as practical. Whether the goal is to heal from a devastating illness, increase wealth and productivity, or simply to gain greater satisfaction in life, the healing principles embodied in the HA HA HA Prescription are easy to grasp, fun to learn and guaranteed to yield excellent results.

In 1995, The Laugh Doctor formed a collaboration with famed comedian Jerry Lewis. The two have since presented "The Jerry Lewis Laughter and Healing Seminar with Dr. Clifford Kuhn" at dozens of medical schools and universities across the nation. Dr. Kuhn is also a professional member of the National Speakers Association, who's Kentucky Chapter selected him as Member of the Year for 1999. In 2000, he was honored by his alma mater, Ursinus College, as Alumnus of the Year.

Cliff lives with his wife Connie on their farm in rural Kentucky, and is proud of his son Gregory, daughter Rebecca and grandchildren Jordan, Noah, William, Emma and Logan.

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Clifford Kuhn, M.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Clifford Kuhn, M.D. generally travels from Kentucky, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam James, John Sachse and Dominique Brielle Fluker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Clifford Kuhn, M.D. to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Clifford Kuhn, M.D., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Clifford Kuhn, M.D. or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Clifford Kuhn, M.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Clifford Kuhn, M.D., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Clifford Kuhn, M.D. speak about?

    Clifford Kuhn, M.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth and Motivational.
  • Where does Clifford Kuhn, M.D. travel from?

    Clifford Kuhn, M.D. generally travels from Kentucky, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Clifford Kuhn, M.D.?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Clifford Kuhn, M.D. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Clifford Kuhn, M.D. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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