Dr. Drew Pinsky

Dr. Drew Pinsky, known nationally as “Dr. Drew,” has been a ubiquitous fixture both on television and radio for the entirety of his multi-faceted career. The combination of running a thriving medical practice while simultaneously cultivating a successful media career has resulted in an unprecedented reservoir of expertise. His work as a doctor of internal medicine, an addiction specialist, and prolific broadcaster has imbued him with the rare ability to examine any issue through the lenses of practical experience, scientific evidence, and pragmatism.

Dr. Drew’s career path has provided him with the reasoned perspective required to thoughtfully examine any number of topics. Highly educated and deeply passionate, he is uniquely qualified to offer perspectives on matters relating to cultural and political trends, social issues, religion, sex, and health, just to name a few. His diverse skill set qualifies him to serve in many different capacities. As such, he is adept in the role of host, expert contributor, insightful interviewer and panel moderator. Over the course of his professional life, Dr. Drew has been regarded as a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense.

Dr. Drew is the author of 5 books, including the New York Times best-sellers "The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America," "Cracked: Life on the Edge in a Rehab Clinic," and "Restoring Intimacy: The Patient’s Guide to Maintaining Relationships During Depression." Dr. Drew co-authored the first academic study on celebrities and narcissism. The study was published in the Journal of Research in Personality (Elsevier) and received worldwide press coverage.

Dr. Drew received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, where he remained for his residency. He then became chief resident at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been appointed to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and is a Fellow with the American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Drew is also a member of the board for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.