Dr. Darshan Shah
- Health and Longevity Specialist, Board-Certified Surgeon
- Published Author, Entrepreneur
- Founder of NextHealth, the world's first and largest health optimization and longevity clinic
Travels From
California
Darshan Shah Speaker Biography
Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. With expertise in all body systems, he has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery 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 speaking on the topics of longevity and health, having done over 100+ speaking engagements and appearances.
Become the CEO of Your Health: Dr. Shah emphasizes a mindset shift where individuals actively manage their health using key performance indicators (KPIs), similar to running a business. The description involves unpacking pillars of physical, mental, and social health, focusing on sustainable practices over quick fixes.
From Disease Care to Healthcare (or "Healthspan" vs. "Lifespan"): A central theme is the current healthcare system's focus on treating diseases rather than promoting wellness. Dr. Shah explains how to add healthy years to one's life (healthspan) rather than just adding years (lifespan), leveraging functional medicine to address root causes of illness.
The Science of Longevity and Anti-Aging: This topic dives into advanced, proactive diagnostics (like specific blood tests and full-body scans) and lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. He discusses the latest technologies and research on reversing cellular aging.
Mastering Habit Formation for Holistic Health: He often shares practical, actionable strategies for incorporating small daily changes ("exercise snacks," sleep hygiene routines, dietary swaps) that lead to monumental improvements in health and longevity. He highlights that genetics are only about 5% of health outcomes, with daily habits accounting for the other 95%.
Gut Health, Inflammation, and Toxins: In some talks, Dr. Shah provides a deep dive into the importance of gut health, how to reduce chronic inflammation, and identifying and avoiding everyday environmental toxins (e.g., in food or plastic bottles) that impact overall well-being.
