Joseph Feuerstein, MD

Contributing Health Writer

Joseph Feuerstein, MD, was born in England and studied medicine at the University of London and business management at Cambridge University. He completed a rotating internship in general and trauma surgery at the Tel Aviv University Tel HaShomer Teaching Hospital before serving as a combat physician in two elite units of the Israeli Navy (where he is still a reserve officer, with the rank of Captain).

He moved to the United States 19 years ago and completed an internship and residency in family medicine at the Columbia University–Stamford Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, where...

Expertise

Integrative health, using food as medicine, family medicine, clinical hypnosis

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of London, England
Business Management, Cambridge University, England

Awards and Accreditation

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2020 and 2021
New York Magazine Top Doctor, 2020
Virginia Apgar Award for Excellence in Medical Research — Fairfield County Medical Association, 2018
Connecticut State Society Award for Leadership and Innovation, 2018
Citrin Cooperman–Quinnipiac University Award for Excellence in Medical Research, 2015

Personal Website

https://drfeuerstein.com/

Best Health Tip

First, if you can, adopt a rescue dog and walk them daily. You’ll be outside, exercising, in nature, and receiving healing love from your happy pet. Second, if you're tired at night, this is your body telling you to go to sleep, not to watch the next episode of your current show on Netflix. Also, I believe carbs are a breakfast food and protein is an all-day food. Last, eat lots of nuts, seeds, and berries — and don’t let the sun set without first eating a piece of chocolate made of at least 85 percent cacao.