About the Author
I am a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience caring for children and families. Throughout my career, I have guided patients through everything from routine check-ups to complex medical conditions, always grounding my decisions in evidence, ethics, and what is truly best for the child.
I write this blog to address topics that are undeniably controversial—but firmly rooted in fact. Medicine should not be driven by ideology, industry influence, or political pressure. It should be driven by science, long-term safety data, and the fundamental principle of primum non nocere—first, do no harm.
That principle led me to make a difficult decision: I left my membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). I did not leave lightly. They do some good work. But I could no longer remain part of an organization whose policies I believe are not consistently rooted in what is best for children. Whether it is guidelines on obesity treatment, medication use in developing bodies, or other contentious issues, I have seen too many recommendations prioritize speed over safety and industry interests over pediatric welfare.
I am not alone in this view. I am not in the minority of experienced pediatricians who share these disagreements. Many of my colleagues—pediatricians with decades of experience, board-certified, and deeply committed to children’s health—have reached the same conclusion. We believe that pediatric care must be guided by rigorous evidence, long-term safety data, and ethical responsibility, not by shortcuts or external pressures.
On this blog, I will not shy away from difficult topics. I will question guidelines that lack long-term data. I will challenge recommendations that expose children to unknown risks. I will advocate for approaches that prioritize nutrition, physical activity, and environmental change over pharmaceutical interventions. And I will always, always put children first.
This is not about being controversial for attention. It is about being honest about what we know, what we don’t know, and what we owe the next generation of patients.
If you are looking for medical information that is evidence-based, ethically grounded, and uncompromised by industry influence, you are in the right place.
I remain anonymous on this blog because I am still in active clinical practice. Unfortunately, in today’s digital environment, many people use the internet not to seek information, but to target and destroy clinics’ reputations. I have seen colleagues suffer unjustified online attacks, and I do not want myself or my partners to suffer unnecessary harm because of views I hold on controversial but evidence-based topics. My primary commitment is to the children I treat and the families who trust me. This blog is about speaking truth to issues that matter—without compromising the safety of my practice or the care I provide. Obviously, since I am anonymous, I am not using this blog to recruit business.
“This blog is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any individual child, patient, or situation. Reading this site, commenting, or contacting the author does not create a doctor–patient relationship. The content may not reflect the most current pediatric or general medical standards and should not be used to make or delay medical decisions about your child’s health. Always consult your own licensed pediatrician or qualified healthcare provider for questions about your child’s health, and call 911 or your local emergency number in a medical emergency. The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the opinions or policies of any employer, hospital, practice, institution, or professional organization. The author and site are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided on this blog.”
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