Dr. Joel Warsh, also known as @DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account, is a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA, who specializes in parenting, wellness and integrative medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada, and completed degrees in kinesiology, psychology, and epidemiology and community health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his pediatric medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018.

 Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts, and articles in various media, including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, MindBodyGreen and many others. He is also a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space.
 

Dr. Gator is the founder of the supplement line Tiny Roots Apothecary and creator of the parenting masterclass series Raising Amazing, which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com. He is the author of the forthcoming children’s book Love, Dad.