Joel Traut, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He was raised in South Florida and attended The University of Florida, where he completed his pre-medical studies and earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Subsequently, he pursued his medical degree at The Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. Traut’s pediatric internship was at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, followed by a residency at Rush University, Chicago. He then completed a fellowship in the department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Prior to his current practice, Dr. Traut resided and practiced in Florida and Hawaii. He has since returned to San Diego, where he enjoys living with family and friends and working here again. Dr. Traut is proficient in Spanish and has recently collaborated with Homeland Security on work with immigrant minors.

In his free time, Dr. Traut engages in activities such as cooking at home and watching movies. He also enjoys cycling in Balboa Park, swimming, and visiting local beaches.