Doctor Mom

Dr. Nelli Gluzman

She works to heal your child from the inside out by applying a holistic, gut health approach toward whole-body wellness.

Partner with a physician who combines root-cause clinical care with compassionate, family-first guidance.

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Healing Children from Inside Out

Dr. Gluzman utilizes a holistic, functional, and integrative approach to medicine. This approach focuses on the root cause of dis-ease and giving children the building blocks they need to heal and thrive.

“Doctor Mom,” as her patients have fondly nicknamed her, is dedicated to helping each child live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Through her work with hospitalized children and in private practice, she has spent over a decade helping families rescue and nurture their children’s health.

She forms a strong partnership with each family and creates a customized path to healing and wellness. Her plans prioritize sustainable daily habits over quick fixes, with the goal of restoring each child to long-term health and resilience.

Awards & Certifications

Clinical Preceptor for New York medical training programs.
Medical consultant for Google Search health content.
Featured guest expert on national media and podcast interviews.
Founder of Bright Illusion Thinking for physician education content.

Education & Board Certifications

Medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Pediatric residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, NJ.
Board-certified fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
Clinical experience across pediatric emergency and intensive care, inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and newborn medicine.
Sole NYC pediatrician certified in the GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) Protocol.

Get to Know Dr. Gluzman

In addition to her pediatric practice, Dr. Gluzman serves as a clinical preceptor to New York medical facilities, where she provides education, guidance, and hands-on learning experiences for medical students and resident physicians.

She has also contributed as a medical consultant for Google Search, appeared as a guest speaker for outlets including NBC and Buzzfeed, and founded Bright Illusion Thinking to create evidence-based medical education for fellow physicians.

On a personal note, her daughter (whose health she personally rescued and transformed) is the absolute shining star of her life. She is also a yoga practitioner, a tea enthusiast, and loves training her pup.

Dr. Nelli Gluzman speaking to an audience in a classroom setting

Dr. Nelli Gluzman in front of cameras during a studio recording

Podcast Interviews & Media Appearances

In case you can't tell, Dr. Gluzman is incredibly passionate about helping families reverse chronic childhood illness through holistic care and parent education.

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