What is Dr. Drew Pinsky’s Net Worth and Salary?
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a well-known American internist and addiction specialist with a net worth of $25 million.
Though he is qualified in addiction medicine, Dr. Drew is most famous for his work in various television and radio productions, including “Loveline,” “Dr. Drew on Call,” “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” and “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew.” He is also the host of several podcasts.
Dr. Pinsky previously worked as a staff member in the Department of Chemical Dependency at Las Encinas Hospital and Huntington Memorial Hospital. He now runs a private internal medicine practice in South Pasadena.
Early Life and Education
David Drew Pinsky, born in Pasadena, California in 1958, was raised in a Jewish family. He graduated from Amherst College with a degree in biology in 1980 and went on to earn his M.D. at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his residency in internal medicine at USC County Hospital and became chief resident at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena before entering private practice.
Jewish Background
Despite his Jewish upbringing, Dr. Drew has largely abandoned most Jewish practices. However, he still identifies as a Jew and is interested in the religion from a philosophical standpoint.
Family Background
David’s father was a Jew whose parents had initially emigrated from Ukraine, while his mother came from an affluent family in Philadelphia and was once a singer and an actress.
Dr. Drew Pinsky’s Career in Entertainment
Dr. Drew Pinsky began his entertainment career as a medical student, answering listener questions on a radio show called “Ask a Surgeon” in 1984. He later merged with “Loveline” and eventually the show was nationally syndicated. In 2007, he launched another nationally syndicated radio show called “Dr. Drew Live,” which was cancelled a year later. He also appeared on various TV shows, including hosting “Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew,” “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” and “Dr. Drew On Call.”
Dr. Drew has also made appearances on several other TV shows, such as “Family Guy,” “Dawson’s Creek,” and “Robot Chicken.” He even appeared in films like “New York Minute” and “Wild Hogs.”
Pinsky’s Family Life
Dr. Drew Pinsky, married Susan Sailer in 1991.
A year later, in 1992, the couple welcomed triplets into the world.
Dr. Drew Pinsky’s Health Struggles
In 2013, Dr. Drew Pinsky announced that he had successfully recovered from prostate cancer after undergoing surgery. He did not require chemotherapy or radiation treatment. However, in 2020, he was one of the many people who contracted Covid-19 during the pandemic, despite previously referring to the virus as a “press-induced panic.” Despite suffering from strong symptoms, he eventually announced that he was recovering well.
Dr. Drew Puts Manhattan Pied-a-Terre on Market
Dr. Drew Pinsky, a well-known media personality, listed his Manhattan Pied-a-Terre for sale in January 2019. The top-floor condo, which he purchased six years earlier for $1.5 million, was put on the market for $1.9 million. The 1,000 square foot residence is located on the Upper West Side and offers stunning views of the Hudson River. It features two travertine marble bathrooms and is located in the prestigious Princeton House, which boasts amenities such as housekeeping, 24/7 concierge service, fitness rooms, and a roof deck.
After months with limited offers, Dr. Drew decided to put the property on the rental market in May 2019. It was listed for $5,900 per month. The residence remained on the real estate market as well, with a reduced asking price of about $1.8 million.
Other Properties Owned by Dr. Drew Pinsky
In addition to his Manhattan Pied-a-Terre, Dr. Drew also owns multiple properties in California, including an oceanfront condo in Laguna Beach and a Tudor style mansion in Pasadena. The latter residence has been owned by him since the 90s and overlooks the fairways of the Annandale Golf Club.
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