Joel Warsh aka DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine.  He is the author of multiple books including:

1)    Between a Shot and a Hard Place: Tackling Difficult Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity,

2)    Love Dad

3)    Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years.

He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College.

He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and then worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics.

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.

He has worked with many brands in the health and wellness space.