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Joel Fuhrman, MD, Family Medicine, San Diego, CA

JoelHFuhrmanMD

Family Medicine San Diego, CA

Nutritional Researcher

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  • Office

    16413 Rio Vista Rd
    San Diego, CA 92127
    Phone+1 908-507-2244
    Fax+1 908-235-4400

Summary

  • Dr. Fuhrman is a family physician in San Diego, CA. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (1988) and has been in practice 32 years. He is experienced in obesity, food addiction, preventive cardiology, diabetes, osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, and chronic pain. He has 18 journal publications, 12 books ( 7 NY Times bestsellers) and hundreds of citings.

Education & Training

  • New York Medical College at St Joseph's Medical Center
    New York Medical College at St Joseph's Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1991 - 2023
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Research Finds That Women Who Eat Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Rich Diets Age Slower
    New Research Finds That Women Who Eat Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Rich Diets Age SlowerNovember 3rd, 2024
  • The Cost of Convenience: Health Risks of Ozempic
    The Cost of Convenience: Health Risks of OzempicApril 14th, 2023
  • Brad Dyer: I'm Not a Doctor, but ...
    Brad Dyer: I'm Not a Doctor, but ...April 12th, 2023
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