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Quick facts for kids Drew Pinsky
Pinsky in 2009
Born	David Drew Pinsky (1958-09-04) September 4, 1958 (age 66) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Amherst College (BA) University of Southern California (MD)
Spouse(s)	Susan Sailer ​ (m. 1991)​
Children	3
Parent(s)	Helene Stanton Morton Pinsky
Career
Show	Loveline
Station(s)	KROQ-FM Various (syndicated)
Network	Westwood One
Show	Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew ... Rehab with Dr. Drew Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House Dr. Drew On Call
Network	VH1 MTV HLN

David Drew Pinsky (born September 4, 1958), who is better known as Dr. Drew, is an American doctor and media personality. He is a specialist in internal medicine and addiction medicine, which means he helps people with dependency problems.

For many years, Dr. Drew hosted a popular radio talk show called Loveline, which gave advice to callers. The show was on the air from 1984 until 2016. He also hosted several television shows, including Dr. Drew On Call on the HLN channel and Lifechangers on The CW.

He is well known for the VH1 show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and its related series, ... Rehab with Dr. Drew and Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House. On these shows, he helped famous people work through their personal challenges.

Today, Dr. Drew hosts several podcasts, such as Ask Dr. Drew and The Adam and Drew Show, where he talks with his former Loveline co-host, Adam Carolla. He also maintains a private medical practice in South Pasadena, California.

Early Life and Education

Drew Pinsky was born on September 4, 1958, in Pasadena, California. His mother, Helene Stanton, was a singer and actress. His father, Morton Pinsky, was a doctor.

Pinsky was a good student. After graduating from Polytechnic School in 1976, he went to Amherst College to study biology. He earned his first degree in 1980.

He then decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a doctor. He attended the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He graduated in 1984 with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. After medical school, he completed his training in internal medicine and became the chief resident at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.

Media Career

Dr. Drew has had a long career in both medicine and media. He has tried to use his fame to connect with young people and talk about important health topics.

Radio Shows

In 1984, while he was still in medical school, Pinsky began appearing on a radio segment called "Ask a Surgeon" on the station KROQ-FM. This segment later became part of the show Loveline. Pinsky co-hosted Loveline for over 30 years. The show became nationally known in 1995.

On the show, Dr. Drew and his co-hosts would answer questions from callers about relationships and health. The show was very popular, especially with younger audiences. The final Loveline radio show aired on April 28, 2016.

He also hosted other radio shows, including Dr. Drew Live, which focused on a wide range of health topics.

Television Appearances

Pinsky in 2009

Dr. Drew's first time on TV was as a contestant on the game show Wheel of Fortune in 1984. In 1996, a TV version of Loveline began on MTV, which he hosted with Adam Carolla.

He became famous for hosting reality TV shows where he helped celebrities. His show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew premiered in 2008 on VH1. In the series, he worked with celebrities at a treatment center to help them overcome addiction. He also starred in related shows like Sober House and ... Rehab with Dr. Drew.

From 2011 to 2016, he hosted Dr. Drew On Call on the HLN network. On this show, he discussed health topics in the news.

Dr. Drew has also appeared as himself or as an actor in many other TV shows, including Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and The Simpsons. In 2019, he competed on The Masked Singer as the "Eagle". In 2023, he was a contestant on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

Other Work and Interests

Besides his work on radio and TV, Dr. Drew has been involved in many other projects.

Writing and Speaking

In 2003, Dr. Drew wrote a book called Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again. In it, he shared stories from his work helping people at a treatment clinic. He also helped write a book in 2004 about the dangers of misusing prescription medicine.

He often speaks at colleges and other events. He also created the website DrDrew.com, where he shares information about his work and hosts his podcast, The Dr. Drew Podcast.

Advocacy

Dr. Drew has used his voice for different causes. He was the spokesperson for a weight-loss surgery campaign. He also appeared in an ad for PETA to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets.

Personal Life

Dr. Drew married Susan Sailer on July 21, 1991. They have three children, triplets named Douglas, Jordan, and Paulina, who were born in 1992. The family lives in Pasadena, California.

Pinsky enjoys staying active by running and weight training. He also loves to sing opera, a passion he got from his mother, who was a professional singer.

In 2013, Dr. Drew shared that he had recovered from prostate cancer surgery. In 2021, he announced that his cancer had returned and that he would be undergoing more treatment.

Politically, Pinsky has described himself as a libertarian. He believes in personal freedom and is concerned about the government having too much power.

Selected Filmography

Film

Television