Wellness influencer Peter Attia's deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein revealed in emails

Attia communicated with Epstein about 'keeping up with the 23-year-old beauties' and sought his help launching a new medical venture

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:57pm

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Emails within the massive Jeffrey Epstein document dump show the relationship between wellness influencer Peter Attia and the disgraced financier ran much deeper than what Attia has previously claimed. The emails reveal Attia asked Epstein for patient referrals, stayed in his apartment, and discussed a job opening at his new NYC-based medical practice, despite Attia denying any knowledge of or participation in Epstein's misdeeds.

Why it matters

Attia's deep ties to Epstein raise questions about his credibility as a wellness and longevity expert, as well as the vetting process for health influencers who have built large followings. The revelations have already led to Attia losing lucrative brand deals and stepping down from his role at CBS News.

The details

The emails show Attia asked Epstein for patient referrals in 2015, stayed in his Upper East Side apartment in 2016, and discussed a job opening for a head of patient experience role at his new NYC-based medical practice in 2017. Epstein also introduced Attia to a foreign-born model who was meeting with the sex offender at his Manhattan mansion, and Attia later emailed the model about the job opening.

  • In 2015, Attia asked Epstein for patient referrals.
  • In 2016, Attia stayed in Epstein's Upper East Side apartment.
  • In 2017, Attia discussed a job opening at his new NYC-based medical practice with Epstein.

The players

Peter Attia

A wellness and longevity influencer who communicated numerous times with Jeffrey Epstein coinciding with his rise to fame and fortune.

Jeffrey Epstein

A disgraced financier who was convicted on child prostitution charges and was involved in a sex trafficking scandal.

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What they’re saying

“I think she will be loyal.”

— Jeffrey Epstein (Politico)

“I want to make 2018 the year we get serious about your health. Heart, brain, insulin resistance, body. If for no other reason, at least you can keep up with the 23-year-old beauties.”

— Peter Attia (Politico)

What’s next

The revelations about Attia's ties to Epstein are likely to continue to impact his career and reputation, as brands and companies distance themselves from him.

The takeaway

The deep connections between wellness influencer Peter Attia and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein raise serious questions about the vetting process for health experts who have built large followings, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the influencer industry.