Episode 87

Published January 14, 2025

In this episode, recorded live at A4M World Congress, Dr. Darshan Shah shares his transformative journey from a traditional surgeon to a pioneer in longevity medicine. He discusses the importance of integrative and functional medicine, emphasizing the need for a new healthcare system focused on health optimization rather than disease management. 

Dr. Shah also highlights: 

·       The important role of patient empowerment

·       The significance of monitoring key health indicators

·       The impact of hormones on overall well-being

·       Exciting innovations in longevity medicine and offers 

·       Insights on how individuals can take charge of their health

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Darshan Shah and His Journey

06:02 The Importance of Integrative Medicine

11:55 Empowering Patients as CEOs of Their Health

17:54 The Role of Hormones in Health

23:46 The Future of Healthcare and Longevity Medicine

29:49 Conclusion and Next Steps

Transcript

About our speaker

Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, and founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. Dr. Shah is a board certified surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, including trauma and complex reconstructive procedures. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their healthspan and lifespan. Dr.  Shah began his career at an accelerated MD program and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States. He continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious medical institutes in the country. After earning his board certification, he opened medical/surgical centers throughout California, started four other companies in the Health and Wellness space, and has published a book, authored numerous papers and patented medical devices. Dr. Shah’s belief in continual education and self-improvement has earned him alumni status at Harvard Business School, Singularity University, and other prestigious institutions. His passion is educating people on the topics of adding healthspan to your lifespan, having done over 100+ speaking engagements and hosting the critically acclaimed podcast Extend. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Shah’s company, Next Health, and check out his podcast, Extend. Follow Dr. Shah on Instagram @darshanshahmd!

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