Benjamin Epstein, MD

About Benjamin Epstein, MD

Dr. Epstein graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania with his Bachelor of Arts in English. He then completed his premedical program at Columbia University before obtaining his medical doctorate from New York Medical College. Dr. Epstein is currently completing his residency in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY.

Originally from the Westchester area, Dr. Epstein grew up in Greenwich and graduated from Brunswick School in 2007. Prior to his medical career, Dr. Epstein worked in the feature film industry for two years, reflecting his early passion for media and film. His journey into medicine was inspired by his family's legacy; he is a third-generation physician, following in the footsteps of his grandparents—one a cardiologist and the other a neuropsychiatrist—as well as his father, Fred Epstein, a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon who lost his battle with melanoma in 2006.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Epstein has a diverse range of interests, including meditation, yoga, media and film, creative writing, journalism, and lifestyle wellness. He is the creator and writer of the popular blog “The Lazy Yogi,” which has amassed over 150,000 followers and offers valuable insights into yoga and meditation. Dr. Epstein also enjoys sailing, all things nautical, and is an avid tea enthusiast.