Between a Shot and a Hard Place

Joel Warsh, aka @DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account, is a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. He is the author of multiple books including Love Dad, Parenting at Your Child's Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to the First Three Years, and Between a Shot and a Hard Place: Tackling Difficult Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity.

Dr. Gator grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a master's degree in epidemiology before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College, and he completed his pediatric medicine training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity.