Eric R. Braverman

Eric R. Braverman (born December 28, 1957)[1] is an American physician. He is the medical director of PATH (Place for Achieving Total Health) Medical and coordinator of clinical research for PATH Foundation NY, both of which are located in New York City. PATH has filed for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Eric R. Braverman
Born (1957-12-28) December 28, 1957
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrandeis University; New York University School of Medicine
OccupationPhysician
OrganizationPATH Medical
Websitewww.pathmed.com

After an action by the Attorney General of New Jersey, Braverman temporarily lost his license to practice medicine in that state.[2]

Education

Braverman earned his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in 1979, and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1983.[3]

Career

Braverman served as clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine in neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College (2008–2013), assistant attending physician at Cabrini Medical Center, and instructor in psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine.[4] He is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, the American Neuropsychiatric Association, the Quantitative EEG Board, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.[5][6]

PATH Medical

Braverman is the founder and medical director of the Place For Achieving Total Health (PATH) Medical, PC, a medical practice where his focus is brain health, and he promotes the use of hormone replacement therapy and dietary supplements.[7][8][9] He operates Total Health Nutrients, Inc., and Total Health Nutrients, LLC, which market dietary supplements through PATH and online. Quackwatch has stated that PATH promotes and sells questionable health products, and has also accused Braverman of promoting quackery.[10]

Temporary suspension of New Jersey Medical License (1996)

In July 1996, Braverman's license to practice medicine in New Jersey was suspended by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners after finding that he repeatedly misdiagnosed his patients and prescribed them inappropriate treatments.[11] The New York Times also noted that Braverman has a radio show on which he advocated for alternative medicine.[11]

After reaching a settlement, Braverman's license was reinstated in July 1997, with the board reprimanding Braverman for "keeping inadequate records, performing an incomplete examination, and practicing medicine while under suspension". Braverman agreed to reimburse the state $20,000 to cover part of the costs from the investigation.[2]

Sexual harassment and assault

In 2016, Braverman was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree felony sex abuse. It was alleged in the criminal complaint that Braverman had molested a 28-year-old Texas woman in his Tribeca apartment in January 2016, by forcing her face-down onto his bed as she yelled "stop", getting on top of her, grabbing her hair, and grabbing her breast against her will.[12] He was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, pleaded guilty to sexual harassment, and was barred from further contact with the victim.[12]

In 2017, Braverman was again arrested. He was charged in a criminal complaint with sexually assaulting a female patient at his office by forcible touching and sex abuse.[12]

Publications

References
  1. "Braverman, Eric R.; Loc Record". Library of Congress. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  2. Pristin, Terry. (May 23, 1997). "Doctor's License Reinstated", The New York Times. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  3. "Anti Ageing Conference London 2004 Speaker Biography". Antiagegingconference.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  4. "Guest Detail – Eric Braverman, MD". VoiceAmerica.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  5. "Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative & Functional Medicine – Staff and Faculty". Faafm.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  6. Jancin, Bruce (April 14, 2011), "P300 Evoked Potential May Identify Early Brain Deterioration", Internal Medicine News, archived from the original on January 4, 2014, retrieved June 20, 2012
  7. Davidovit, Aliza, "Dr. Eric Braverman" (PDF), Lifestyles Magazine, pp. 28–31, archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2012, retrieved June 20, 2012
  8. Caruso, Donna (March 2007). "Wellness Profile: Breakthroughs to Create a 'Younger You' - Taking 15 Years Off Your Age". Life Extension. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  9. "Brave New World: Dr. Eric Braverman's Path to Earlier Detection and Treatment of Cognitive Decline". Life Extension. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  10. "Promoters of Questionable Methods and/or Advice - A Critical Look at Dr. Eric Braverman and his PATH Medical Clinic". Quackwatch. November 24, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  11. Pristin, Terry (July 12, 1996). "Radio Doctor Loses License". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  12. "Park Ave. Doctor Sexually Abused Patient, Prosecutors Say," Gramercy, NY Patch.
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