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Dr. Darshan Shah

Mentioned in 30 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

A board-certified surgeon and longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic, he is the founder and CEO of Next Health clinics and host of the Extend podcast focused on health span extension. He became one of the youngest doctors in the U.S. at age 21 and is recognized for his expertise in biomarker-driven personalized medicine, health optimization, and longevity strategies. Podcasts feature him to discuss evidence-based approaches to disease prevention, hormonal health, environmental toxins, and performance optimization.

Episode Appearances

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 26, 2026

150. Dr. Terry Grossman: Plasma Exchange, Detoxification, and the Future of Longevity Medicine

Board-certified surgeon and longevity expert interviewing Dr. Grossman on cutting-edge health span extension therapies

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) for detoxification and longevityHeavy metal and microplastic toxin testing and removalHormone optimization and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 24, 2026

149. Kim Rogers: Parasites, Hidden Infections, and the Cleanse Protocol for Gut Health, Energy, and Recovery

Podcast host and founder of Next Health longevity clinic; became youngest doctor in US at age 21

Parasitic infections and worm species in humansBiofilm formation and parasite detection methodsHerbal antiparasitic protocols and phased cleansing
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 19, 2026

148. Fitz Koehler: The Four Pillars of Fitness and the Exact Formula for Strength, Fat Loss, and Longevity

Podcast host and medical professional discussing biomarkers, health optimization, and fitness science with Fitz Koehler

Four Pillars of Fitness FrameworkStrength Training for WomenWeight Loss Formula and Caloric Budgeting
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 17, 2026

147. Dr. David Luu: How AI Is Reshaping Preventive Care

Host of Extend Podcast; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; founder of Next Health; trained at Mayo Clinic

Preventive medicine and disease avoidance strategiesAI diagnostics and continuous biomarker monitoringLongevity medicine physician training and certification
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 12, 2026

146. Dr. Joel Warsh: Vaccines, Ultra-Processed Foods for Kids, Screen Time, and the Modern Parent's Playbook

Host; board-certified surgeon trained at Mayo Clinic with functional medicine background; conducts episode interviews

Vaccine Schedule Variation and Clinical Decision-MakingPharmaceutical Bias in Medical EducationUltra-Processed Foods and Childhood Chronic Disease
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 10, 2026

145. Dr. Dave Rabin: HRV, Vagal Tone, and the Science of Safety for Performance and Mental Health

Host; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; founder of Next Health clinics; youngest doctor in US at age 21

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as biomarker for resilience and longevityVagus nerve function and parasympathetic nervous system activationEustress vs. distress: good stress vs. harmful chronic stress
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 5, 2026

144. Dr. Mao Shing Ni: Fertility Optimization, Egg Freezing, and Menopause as "Second Spring"

Host, board-certified surgeon and longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic, founder of Extend podcast on health span extension

Fertility optimization and egg freezing protocolsMenopause as hormonal transition vs. disease stateSympathetic nervous system suppression of reproductive function
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 3, 2026

143. The Teen Health Revolution: Raising Resilient Teens in Digital Chaos

Podcast host; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic; became youngest doctor at age 21

Teen Mental Health Crisis and Digital OverstimulationGut-Brain Axis and Microbiome Impact on MoodUltra-Processed Food Additives and Neurotoxicity
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 26, 2026

142. Dr. Tommy Wood: The Science of Brain Performance Optimization

Host of Extend Podcast; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic; founder of NextHealth

Cognitive Stimulation and NeuroplasticitySleep Physiology and ConsolidationTraumatic Brain Injury Recovery Protocols
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 24, 2026

141. Dr. Amy Shah: Hormone Havoc, Gut Health, and the New Menopause Playbook

Podcast host, board-certified surgeon, longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic; discusses biomarker testing and health optimization philosophy

Gut-brain-hormone axis and microbiome signalingPerimenopause nutrition framework (30-33 protocol)Estrogen metabolism and the estrobolome
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 19, 2026

140. Dr. Kelly Casperson: The Hormone Truth About Women's Longevity

Host of Extend podcast; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; founded Next Health clinic

Hormone Replacement Therapy Safety and EfficacyPerimenopause and Menopause ManagementFemale Sexual Health and Dysfunction
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 17, 2026

139. JJ Virgin: Muscle Over Weight Loss

Board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; host of Extend podcast; founded NextHealth Clinics; advocates for biomarker-driven personalized health.

Body Composition Tracking and Bioimpedance ScalesMuscle Quality Assessment (Grip Strength, Push-ups, Sit-to-Stand Tests)Protein-First Nutrition Strategy and Macronutrient Hierarchy
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 12, 2026

138. Dr. Idrees Mughal: Why Most Viral Health Claims Fail

Host of Extend Podcast; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert trained at Mayo Clinic

Identifying health misinformation on social mediaCherry-picking studies and misrepresenting researchPreclinical data misuse (rodent trials, petri dish experiments)
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 10, 2026

137. Ariana Thacker: Mold Toxicity, Treatment Protocols + Genetic Susceptibility

Host of Extend Podcast, board-certified surgeon, longevity expert, and founder of Next Health clinic

Mold toxicity and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS)HLA genetic susceptibility testing for mold illnessMulti-system symptom clusters in environmental illness
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 5, 2026

136. Dr. Goodenowe: Plasmalogens and the Hidden Science of Longevity

Host and board-certified surgeon trained at Mayo Clinic; youngest doctor in US at age 21; longevity expert interviewing Dr. Goodenowe

Plasmalogen biochemistry and precursor supplementationAdvanced MRI brain imaging and cortical thickness measurementMicroglial activation and neuroinflammation biomarkers
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 3, 2026

135. Sarah Ann Macklin: Self-Compassion and Sustainable Behavior Change

Board-certified surgeon, longevity expert, and podcast host who became one of the youngest doctors in the country at age 21

Self-compassion and sustainable behavior changeNutrition and mental health connectionStress-induced illness and whole-person medicine
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The Genius Life

The Genius Life · Feb 2, 2026

547: How to Take Control of Your Health With Low-Cost Tools and Testing | Darshan Shah, MD

Board-certified surgeon, founder/CEO of Next Health; expert in personalized medicine and longevity

Bioimpedance scales for body composition trackingGrip dynamometer testing for longevity predictionContinuous glucose monitoring for metabolic health
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 29, 2026

134. Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Stop the Decline: Perimenopause Strategies

Host, board-certified surgeon, longevity expert, founder of Next Health clinics, trained at Mayo Clinic

Perimenopause symptom recognition and early interventionHormone replacement therapy safety, efficacy, and delivery methodsEstrogen's role in muscle, bone, cardiovascular, and brain health
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 27, 2026

133. Dr. Abid Husain: The Hidden Drivers of Heart Disease

Host of Extend Podcast; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert with 30 years of practice; became youngest doctor in country at age 21

Microvascular disease and endothelial dysfunctionNitric oxide pathways and eNOS enzyme functionGlycocalyx structure and protective mechanisms
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 22, 2026

132. Nathalie Niddam: Reverse Aging Signals with Bioregulators and Peptides

Board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; founder of Nextile clinics; host of Extend Podcast

Bioregulators and peptide mechanisms of actionFunctional medicine testing and biomarker analysisBiological age reversal via telomere and DNA methylation testing
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 20, 2026

131. Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: The Science of Ketones, Hormones, and Faster Recovery

Host, board-certified surgeon and longevity expert, founder of Nextself clinics, trained at Mayo Clinic

MEAT Protocol vs RICE Protocol for injury recoveryExogenous ketones and mitochondrial healthPeptide therapy (BPC157, TB4, GHK-copper) for tissue repair
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 15, 2026

130. Smarter Drinking: Cut Alcohol Without Sacrifice

Host and primary speaker; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert with 30 years clinical practice and Mayo Clinic training

Alcohol and sleep architecture disruptionZero-order kinetics and alcohol metabolismBlood alcohol concentration and executive function impairment
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 13, 2026

129. Ashley Koff: The GLP-1 Conversation Most People Are Missing

Host, board-certified surgeon, longevity expert, founder of Next Health, pioneered GLP-1 patient contracts and integrated care

GLP-1 Medications and Hormone Replacement TherapyMetabolic Health and Weight Health EcosystemDetoxification Pathways and Toxin Liberation
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 8, 2026

128. Hidden Environmental Toxins Are Destroying Your Health

Host and board-certified surgeon with 30 years of practice; longevity expert presenting 10-step environmental detoxification framework

Pesticide elimination and non-toxic pest control alternativesHousehold cleaner toxicity and soap-based surfactant replacementsSynthetic fragrance phthalates and endocrine disruption
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 6, 2026

127. Allison Evans: Hidden Household Toxins That Are Making You Sick

Host of Extend Podcast, board-certified surgeon and longevity expert who identifies toxic exposure as fourth leg of health

Household pesticides and their neurological impactSynthetic fragrances as endocrine disruptorsToxic laundry detergents and fabric softeners
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 1, 2026

126. How to Fix Your Metabolic Health at Any Age

Host and board-certified surgeon with 30 years of practice and longevity medicine expertise; became doctor at age 21

Metabolic Health OptimizationBiomarker Tracking and Blood Work InterpretationRoot Cause Medicine and Functional Medicine
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 30, 2025

125. Best of Mental Health: The Foundation of Brain and Whole Body Health

Host of Extend podcast; became youngest doctor in country at 21; founded Next Health; focuses on health span extension

Metabolic Psychiatry and Brain Energy ProductionNervous System Regulation and Parasympathetic ActivationNeuroplasticity and Visualization Training
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 25, 2025

124. Best of Strength Training: Why Strength Determines How You Age

Longevity expert and podcast host who became one of the youngest doctors in the country at age 21

Muscle mass and metabolic healthFast-twitch vs. slow-twitch muscle fiber trainingStrength training protocols for men and women
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 18, 2025

122. Dr. Mayim Bialik on Stress, Mental Health, and Human Connection

Podcast host and founder of health clinics focused on health-span optimization and preventive medicine

Stress and nervous system regulation (sympathetic vs parasympathetic balance)Gut-brain-immune axis and microbiome healthChildhood trauma and intergenerational trauma
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 11, 2025

120. Jess Kane: Your Cells Are Leaking, Here's How to Fix Them

Podcast host; board-certified surgeon and longevity expert; founded Next Health clinic; became doctor at age 21

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) supplementation protocols and dosingCell membrane structure and phospholipid compositionToxic exposure mechanisms: microplastics, heavy metals, mold, Lyme disease
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