Early Medical

About

Early Medical was founded by Dr. Peter Attia, a physician who trained as a surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital and earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. After his surgical training, Dr. Attia realized that the traditional medical system was failing patients by treating disease after it had already manifested, rather than preventing it from occurring in the first place. This epiphany led him to shift his focus toward longevity medicine, ultimately establishing Early Medical as a pioneering telemedicine practice dedicated to extending both the quality and quantity of patients' lives. The practice operates on the principles of what Dr. Attia calls "Medicine 3.0" - an approach that combines cutting-edge science with proactive, personalized care. Rather than relying on the reactive model of conventional medicine, Early Medical takes a rigorous, science-driven methodology, utilizing interventions in nutrition, exercise physiology, sleep optimization, and emotional resilience. Dr. Attia serves as the host of The Drive podcast, one of the most widely recognized podcasts dedicated to deep-diving into the science of longevity, which has helped popularize his approach to healthspan optimization and established him as a leading voice in the longevity science community.