Dr. Josiah Child
MD FAAEM
Expertise in emergency and pediatric medicine, cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention, musculoskeletal disorders, ADHD, metabolic disease management, and health optimization.
Graduate of University of Pennsylvania Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and Brown University.
Trained in internal medicine/pediatrics and emergency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Expertise in emergency and pediatric medicine, cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention, musculoskeletal disorders, ADHD, metabolic disease management, and health optimization.
Dr. Josiah Child is a compassionate and experienced physician whose personal health journey has profoundly shaped his approach to medicine. His life took a significant turn when he contracted and had to rehabilitate from COVID-19. It was an arduous and extensive process that gave him a new perspective on health and longevity.
As he regained his strength, Dr. Child found himself haunted by the specter of a premature death, like that of his father who passed away in his early 70s. This realization emphasized to him the importance of enjoying life with his wife, children, and potential grandchildren well into his 70s, and beyond.
Understanding that the regimen required to ensure this future would differ vastly from the triathlon training of his 30s and 40s, Dr. Child began to reassess his approach to health. While motivation, hard work, and recovery remained important, he recognized the need to address the metabolic, neurological, and cardiovascular risks associated with aging. This personal journey has deepened Dr. Child's commitment to a patient-centered philosophy. His goal is not just to treat diseases but to guide patients towards increased vitality and well-being.