Quick Info
| Profession | Physician, Author, Podcaster |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Peter Attia
23/02/2026
Peter Attia stepped down from his role as a CBS News contributor after reporting linked him to email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein that appeared in newly released documents. The fallout also affected his media presence, and CBS severed ties amid the controversy.
03/02/2026
Peter Attia stepped down as chief science officer of David Protein after his ties to Jeffrey Epstein became public. The company removed his name and image from its website following the disclosure.
Do you like Peter Attia?
You can vote only once.
75% like · 25% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician, author, and podcaster specializing in longevity medicine. He is the author of the book 'Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity' (2023) and hosts 'The Peter Attia Drive' podcast. He previously served as a general surgery resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a surgical oncology fellow at the National Institutes of Health. | |
| Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician, author, and podcaster specializing in longevity medicine. He is the author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (2023) and hosts The Peter Attia Drive podcast. He previously served as a general surgery resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a surgical oncology fellow at the National Institutes of Health. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Wife | Jill |
|---|
Family
| Children | 3 |
|---|
Career
| Medical Training | General surgery resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2001-2006); Surgical oncology fellow at National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute) |
|---|---|
| Consulting | McKinsey & Company (corporate risk and healthcare practices) |
| Foundations | Co-founder of Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI, 2012); Founder of Early Medical (2014) |
| Media | Host of The Peter Attia Drive podcast; Author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (2023); TEDMED speaker (2013); CBS News contributor (Jan 2026, left Feb 2026); Named in Time's 2024 influential people in health |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dropped out of general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins | |
| 2. Research focused on immune-based therapies for melanoma and regulatory T-cells in cancer | |
| 3. Licensed in Texas, California, and New York | |
| 4. Serves on the editorial board for the journal Aging |
Social Media