Next Health

Scientific Advisory Council

The most esteemed council ever assembled to change the future of medicine.

Nineteen of the world's most influential physicians, scientists, and longevity pioneers: including the founder of functional medicine, the architect of the ReCODE protocol, the world's leading sleep authority, and the most trusted voices in women's health, brain science, and advanced restorative therapies: have come together to guide the standard of care at Next Health.

Together, they bring centuries of combined clinical experience, hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, and dozens of bestselling books: united by a single mission: to redefine what's possible in human healthspan.

19

Advisors

200+

Peer-reviewed studies

40+

Bestselling books

Dr. Darshan Shah

Council Member · 01

Dr. Darshan Shah

Founder & CEO of Next Health · Surgeon · Host, EXTEND Podcast

Darshan Shah, MD is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Next Health. He has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures and advised thousands of patients on optimizing well-being and extending lifespan: culminating in Next Health, the first health optimization and longevity center to offer life-extending technology and treatments in a beautiful, welcoming environment.

@darshanshahmd
Dr. Casey Means

Council Member · 02

Dr. Casey Means

Stanford-Trained Physician · #1 NYT Bestselling Author · Co-Founder, Levels

Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health. After Stanford University School of Medicine she trained in head and neck surgery before stepping away from clinical practice to focus on the root causes of chronic illness in America. She co-founded Levels, the Andreessen Horowitz-backed health technology company that created the category of continuous glucose monitoring for proactive metabolic health. Good Energy sold over a million copies in its first year. She was nominated to serve as the 22nd U.S. Surgeon General; the nomination was later withdrawn after a year in a tense Senate confirmation process. Her insights have reached global audiences through The Joe Rogan Experience, Huberman Lab, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and her interview with Tucker Carlson was the #1 most-shared podcast episode of 2024 in the US on Apple Podcasts. Her weekly Good Energy Newsletter reaches hundreds of thousands of readers with essays on health, purpose, and biomedical science. She is a champion of regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, passionate about the intersection of spirituality, environmental health, and human health, and the mother of a baby boy.

caseymeans.com@drcaseyskitchen

Council Member · 03

Dr. Mark Hyman

Functional Medicine Pioneer · 15× NYT Bestselling Author

Mark Hyman, MD is a practicing family physician and pioneering Functional Medicine leader. Co-founder and CMO of Function Health, founder of The UltraWellness Center, and founder of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. A 15-time NYT bestselling author and host of The Dr. Hyman Show, with insights regularly featured on CBS This Morning, Today, GMA, and CNN.

drhyman.com@drmarkhyman
Dr. Jeffrey Bland

Council Member · 04

Dr. Jeffrey Bland

“Father of Functional Medicine” · Founder, IFM

Jeffrey Bland, PhD is a pioneering biochemist widely regarded as the “Father of Functional Medicine.” He co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine, has authored 120+ peer-reviewed publications and seminal books including The Disease Delusion, and continues to influence clinical practice globally through his leadership at Big Bold Health.

jeffreybland.com@drjeffreybland
Dr. Amy Shah

Council Member · 05

Dr. Amy Shah

Double Board-Certified Physician · Author · Circadian Biology Expert

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and nutrition specialist with a background from Cornell. She has written two bestselling books, I'm So Effing Hungry and I'm So Effing Tired, with Hormone Havoc available for pre-sale. A leading voice in nutrition, gut health, and women's health.

AmyMD WellnessSave Yourself with Dr. Amy Shah@dramyshah
Dr. Jeremy London

Council Member · 06

Dr. Jeremy London

Cardiac Surgeon · Functional Medicine Expert

Jeremy London, MD has 25+ years of clinical experience as a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. He completed the Institute of Functional Medicine core program to deepen his root-cause approach to medicine and shares accessible, evidence-based health information through his newsletter, podcast, and social platforms.

drjeremylondon.comThe Dr. London Podcast@drjeremylondon
Dr. Vonda Wright

Council Member · 07

Dr. Vonda Wright

Orthopedic Surgeon · Active Aging Thought Leader

Vonda Wright, MD is a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority in active aging, mobility, and musculoskeletal longevity. She founded and directs PRIMA (Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes) and is the bestselling author of Fitness After 40 and Guide to THRIVE.

drvondawright.comHot for Your Health@drvondawright

Council Member · 08

Dr. Mindy Pelz

Women's Health Leader · NYT Bestselling Author

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a NYT bestselling author and trailblazer in women's health and hormone science. Author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, and Eat Like a Girl. Her Resetter Podcast ranks among Apple's top US science shows and her YouTube channel has surpassed 110 million views.

drmindypelz.comThe Resetter Podcast@dr.mindypelz
Dr. Karan Rajan

Council Member · 09

Dr. Karan Rajan

Surgeon · Educator · Gut Health Science Expert

Karan Rajan, MD, MRCS is a UK-trained doctor and leading voice in gut health science. Author of the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller This Book May Save Your Life, host of the Dr Karan Explores podcast, and founder of LOAM Science. He has amassed millions of followers debunking health myths with evidence-based insights.

drkaranrajan.comDr Karan Explores@drkaranrajan
Dr. Sara Szal

Council Member · 10

Dr. Sara Szal

Harvard-Trained Physician · Bestselling Author · Women's Health

Sara Szal, MD is a physician, researcher, and educator trained at Harvard Medical School and MIT. Author of four NYT bestselling books on hormones, health, and longevity, with her latest, The Autoimmune Cure, redefining what it means to heal from the inside out. Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.

saraszalmd.com@saragottfriedmd

Council Member · 11

Dr. Louisa Nicola

Neurophysiologist · Founder, Neuro Athletics

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, global educator, and host of The Neuro Experience Podcast. Creator of BRAIN CODE: Decoding a Woman's Risk of Alzheimer's Disease. A former world champion triathlete, she translates cutting-edge science into practical strategies for elite athletes, executives, and healthcare professionals.

@louisanicola_

Council Member · 12

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

Functional Medicine Leader · Researcher · Author

Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP is a leading voice in functional medicine and epigenetic research. Her award-winning clinical studies, published in Aging (2021, 2023, 2025), demonstrated that diet and lifestyle interventions can reduce biological age. Author of Younger You and host of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine.

drkarafitzgerald.com@drkarafitzgerald
Mona Sharma

Council Member · 13

Mona Sharma

Celebrity Nutritionist · Entrepreneur · Wellness Educator

Mona Sharma is a globally recognized nutritionist and wellness leader. Host of the #1-rated nutrition podcast Rooted in Wellness, her integrative approach blends Ayurveda, meditation, and modern functional medicine: helping people reclaim their health by combining time-tested traditions with modern science.

monasharma.comRooted in Wellness@monasharma
Dr. Dale Bredesen

Council Member · 14

Dr. Dale Bredesen

Neuroscientist · Pioneer in Alzheimer's Prevention

Dale E. Bredesen, MD is an internationally recognized neuroscientist and clinician-researcher. Founding President & CEO of Buck Institute for Research on Aging, his lab has published 200+ peer-reviewed papers and developed the “ReCODE” protocol: a precision-medicine approach to Alzheimer's. Author of the NYT bestseller The End of Alzheimer's.

Apollo Health · Bredesen Protocol@drdalebredesen
Dr. Michael Breus

Council Member · 15

Dr. Michael Breus

“The Sleep Doctor” · Authority on Sleep Science & Chronobiology

Michael J. Breus, PhD is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist: one of only ~168 psychologists globally to pass the Sleep Medicine specialty board without attending medical school. Bestselling author of The Power of When and Energize!, and the dedicated sleep expert for WebMD for over 14 years.

sleepdoctor.com@drmichaelbreus

Council Member · 16

Dr. Tania Elliott

Dual Board-Certified Physician · 3× Chief Medical Officer · Entrepreneur

Dr. Tania Elliott is a dual board-certified Allergist and Internist with over a decade shaping innovative programs for Fortune 100 companies. Former CMO at Ascension and leadership roles at Aetna, Doctor on Demand, and EHE Health. Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone and trusted contributor to Good Morning America, Today Show, and CBS Mornings.

taniaelliottmd.comDr. Tania Elliott Substack@drtaniaelliott

Council Member · 17

Dr. Pradeep Albert

Innovator in Restorative & Longevity Medicine

Dr. Pradeep Albert, MD, DABR is a globally recognized physician and thought leader in advanced restorative therapies and longevity science. Founder and CEO of RadSherpa, author of Exosomes, PRP, and Stem Cells in Musculoskeletal Medicine, and co-author of Lifespan Decoded. He has performed more than 40,000 restorative procedures.

drpradeepalbert.com

Council Member · 18

Ben Greenfield

Human Performance Consultant · NYT Bestselling Author

Ben Greenfield is a globally recognized human performance consultant and biohacking authority. NYT bestselling author of Boundless and Beyond Training, host of the Boundless Life Podcast, and recognized as one of the top 100 most influential figures in health and fitness. A 13-time Ironman triathlete pushing the edges of human potential.

Boundless Life Podcast@bengreenfieldfitness
Dr. David Perlmutter

Council Member · 19

Dr. David Perlmutter

Neurologist · NYT Bestselling Author · Gut-Brain Expert

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Founder of the Perlmutter Health Center and host of The Empowering Neurologist Podcast. Bestselling author of Grain Brain, Brain Maker, and Drop Acid: with his upcoming Brain Defenders publishing in 15 languages worldwide.

drperlmutter.comThe Empowering Neurologist Podcast@davidperlmutter