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Dr. Shah is forging a new path from traditional medicine to help people live optimized lifestyle

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His Vision

With a vision of taking the very best treatments and technologies the world has to offer and implement them with non invasive holistic values, launching NextHealth in 2016.

Earned his medical degree at the age of 21

Dr. Shah graduated from the accelerated 6-year MD/BS program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest physicians in the country. He then continued his training in general surgery and trauma in Kern County, California where he performed over 10,000  operations on all body systems.

From trauma surgery to reconstructive surgery, Dr. Shah has seen and done it all.  He also was prolific in writing many articles published in dozens of academic journals, started a surgical education website, and was an outstanding teacher of fellow medical students and residents.

Earned his medical degree at the age of 21

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Continued his training at the Mayo Clinic

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Continued his training at the Mayo Clinic

After surgical training in central California, Dr. Shah then continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious medical institutes in the county.

Opened medical / surgical centers throughout California

He went on to open medical/surgical centers throughout California, as well starting innovative tech companies, creating patented medical devices, as well as advising dozens of startups in medicine, finance, and tech.

Opened medical/surgical centers throughout California

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Earned alumni status at Harvard Business School

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Earned alumni status at Harvard Business School

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.

The "Apple Store" Of Next Generation of Health

We are a health optimization and longevity center. We believe health is not the absence of disease. Health is the abundance of vitality. Our mission is to empower people to achieve optimal vitality & longevity through our personalized, data-driven approach to health optimization.

Earned alumni status at Harvard Business School

Host of the Extend Podcast

Dr Shah began hosting the Extend podcast in 2024, a podcast featuring the most accomplished scientists and thought leaders in the fields of health , wellness and longevity.   As one of the fastest growing podcasts in the US, he inspired 1000's to take control of their health.

Darshan Shah, MD Bio

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.