Andrew Thomas Weil (/waɪl/; born June 8, 1942) is an American medical doctor, naturopath, and a teacher and writer on holistic health. He is founder, professor, and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. He received his medical degree, and an undergraduate degree in biology, from Harvard University. Weil is widely known for establishing the field of integrative medicine, which aims to combine alternative and conventional medicine. Weil suggests that patients take the Western medicine prescribed to them by doctors and then incorporate alternative therapies, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, herbal remedies, meditation, and other “spiritual” strategies, into their treatment plans. Some mainstream medical professionals, however, have criticized Weil for rejecting aspects of evidence-based medicine and promoting unverified beliefs.Weil appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1997 and again in 2005. He has written many books and has sold over 10 million copies. Some titles of such books Spontaneous Healing, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, and Healthy Aging. Weil has been a frequent guest on Larry King Live, Oprah, and the Today Show.
Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Harvard College
Nationality
American
Spouse
Sabine Kremp
Children
Diana Dakota Weil
Partner
Kathy Goodman
Nominations
James Beard Award for Focus on Health, James Beard Award for Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian
Movies
Dr. Andrew Weil: Guide to Eating Well, Dr. Andrew Weil: Healthy Aging, Eating Well for Optimum Health, Dr. Andrew Weil: 8 Weeks to Optimum Health & Spontaneous Healing
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As any doctor can tell you, the most crucial step toward healing is having the right diagnosis. If the disease is precisely identified, a good resolution is far more likely. Conversely, a bad diagnosis usually means a bad outcome, no matter how skilled the physician.
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Health expert.
Miscellaneous
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Year
Status
Character
Food Matters
2008
Documentary inspired by - as Dr. Andrew Weil
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
On the Bridge
1992
Documentary with gratitude to
Self
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Year
Status
Character
The Dr. Oz Show
2012-2015
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
Karmu: A Place in the Sun
2015
Documentary
Himself
Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary
2014
Documentary
Himself
The Connection
2014
Documentary
Himself - expert
Erin Burnett OutFront
2013
TV Series
Himself
Larry King Now
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Perfect Human Diet
2012
Documentary
Himself
Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare
2012
Documentary
Himself
Larry King Live
2005-2009
TV Series
Himself
Martha
2008
TV Series
Himself
The 11th Hour
2007/I
Documentary
Himself - Director, Program for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
The Colbert Report
2007
TV Series
Himself
The Boomer Century
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2007
TV Series
Himself
This Week
2005
TV Series
Himself
Kumbh Mela: Songs of the River
2004
Documentary
Himself
Intimate Portrait
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
60 Minutes
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself - Doctor (segment "Alternative Medicine")
Eating Well for Optimum Health
2000
Video
Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2000
TV Series
Himself
Body & Soul
1998
TV Series
Himself
Spontaneous Healing
1996
Himself
Ancient Mysteries
1996
TV Series documentary
Himself
8 Weeks to Optimum Health
1996
TV Movie
Himself
The Hemp Revolution
1995
Documentary
Himself - University of Arizona, College of Medicine (as Dr. Andrew Weil)
Known for movies
The Hemp Revolution (1995) as Himself - University of Arizona, College of Medicine
The 11th Hour (2007) as Himself - Director, Program for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare (2012) as Himself
$10 Million
