Joseph B. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF is Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, at the University of California, San Diego. An autodidact and polymath, he was accepted to university at age fifteen and attended the University of Michigan, University of Detroit, and Wayne State University. Reflecting his broad interests, he had three separate majors in Medieval English Literature, Astrophysics, and Invertebrate Zoology. Following his graduation from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California. Dr. Weiss is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Senior Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. He has had numerous papers published in prestigious national and international medical journals, as well as in the lay press.

The author of ten books, Dr. Weiss is also an accomplished humorist and professional speaker member of the National Speakers Association, having given over two thousand presentations nationally and internationally. He has presented at universities, medical schools, hospitals and medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, YPO/WPO, Aspen Institute, Bohemian Grove, Esalen Institute, International Destination Spas & Resorts (Golden Door, Canyon Ranch, Rancho La Puerta), corporate events, etc. Co-hosting a popular health care radio program on a major network affiliate in Southern California showcased his skills as a communicator. He is the author of numerous books including "To 'Air' is Human, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Intestinal Gas", "Artsy Fartsy, Cultural History of the Fart", "You Don't Know Sh*t! Until You Read This Book" (also published under the alternative title "The Scoop on Poop! Flush with Knowledge"), "How Do You Doo? Everybody Pees & Poops", "The Quest for Immortality: Advances in Vitality & Longevity", "AirVeda: Ancient & New Medical Wisdom, Digestion & Gas", and the comprehensive resource volumes "Digestive Health & Disease, An Illustrated Encyclopedia on Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Digestion and Nutrition". He is an award-winning international public speaker recognized for unique and engaging presentations that exemplify 'edutainment'.