Next Health Launches World-Class Scientific Advisory Council to Revolutionize Longevity Medicine and Proactive Healthcare

Next Health, the world’s most advanced brand of health optimization and longevity centers, proudly introduces its Scientific Advisory Council, a distinguished group of physicians, scientists, and innovators shaping the future of proactive healthcare. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO Dr. Darshan Shah, the Council unites global leaders in functional, preventive, lifestyle, and longevity medicine, including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Dr. Dale Bredesen, and more, to advance Next Health’s Medicine 4.0 model. Together, they’re creating the world’s most comprehensive system for optimizing healthspan and redefining modern medicine.

LOS ANGELES, October 15, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Next Health, the world’s most advanced brand of health optimization and longevity centers, proudly introduces its Scientific Advisory Council, a distinguished group of physicians, scientists, and innovators shaping the future of proactive healthcare. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO Dr. Darshan Shah, the Council unites global leaders in functional, preventive, lifestyle, and longevity medicine, including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Dr. Dale Bredesen, and more, to advance Next Health’s Medicine 4.0 model. Together, they’re creating the world’s most comprehensive system for optimizing healthspan and redefining modern medicine.

Founded ten years ago by Darshan Shah, MD, Next Health has a bold mission: to revolutionize the healthcare system by shifting the focus from treating disease to preventing it, with the goal of restoring vitality and extending the healthspan of patients through cutting-edge science. On pace to open 100+ locations worldwide by 2027, Next Health is scaling and streamlining patient access to functional and longevity medicine in close partnership with an expert medical provider.

“The future of healthcare must be proactive, not reactive,” said Dr. Shah, Founder and CEO of Next Health. “This council brings together some of the most respected voices in medicine and science to help us design protocols with the power to reverse chronic disease, optimize performance, and bring functional medicine longevity practices to millions of people across the globe.”

Dr. Mark Hyman, internationally recognized leader in functional medicine and bestselling author, added: “We know root-cause medicine is the solution to the healthcare crisis. I’m honored to join Dr. Shah and this council to bring functional and longevity medicine to scale through Next Health—it’s going to change lives.”

“Next Health represents the future of personalized healthcare and the integration of the very best in longevity medicine. I’m honored to contribute to this mission as part of the Scientific Advisory Council,” said Dr. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, who is often referred to as the “father of Functional Medicine.”

The Next Health Scientific Advisory Council includes:

Dr. Darshan Shah – Founder & CEO of Next Health, host of the EXTEND Podcast, surgeon, entrepreneur, and longevity specialist leading the charge in proactive, biomarker-driven healthcare.
Dr. Mark Hyman – Functional medicine pioneer, bestselling author, and internationally recognized leader in functional and lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Jeffrey Bland – “Father of Functional Medicine,” founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and a leading thinker in nutritional biochemistry.
Dr. Karan Rajan – Surgeon, educator, and digital health influencer making gut health science accessible to millions worldwide.
Dr. Vonda Wright – Orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and thought leader on active aging, mobility, and woman’s performance across the lifespan.
Dr. Amy Shah – Double board-certified physician, author, and expert in circadian biology, nutrition, and gut health.
Dr. Louisa Nicola – Neurophysiologist and performance coach, founder of Neuro Athletics, specializing in brain optimization for elite performers.
Dr. Jeremy London – Cardiac surgeon and functional medicine expert, focused on merging traditional and modern approaches to heart health.
Dr. Dale Bredesen – Neuroscientist, neurologist, and pioneer in Alzheimer’s prevention and cognitive longevity research.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald – Functional medicine leader, researcher, and author, recognized for groundbreaking studies on epigenetics and the role of lifestyle in biological aging and healthspan.
Dr. Mindy Pelz – Women’s health leader and bestselling author, specializing in fasting and hormonal optimization for longevity.
Mona Sharma – Celebrity nutritionist, entrepreneur, and wellness educator, known for integrative approaches to resilience and vitality.
Dr. Michael Breus – “The Sleep Doctor,” leading authority on sleep science, chronobiology, and performance health.
Dr. Tania Elliott – Double board-certified physician in internal medicine and allergy & immunology, nationally recognized expert in immune health, longevity, and the connection between inflammation, metabolism, and aging.
Dr. Sara Szal – Harvard-trained physician, bestselling author, and women’s health expert, known for pioneering work at the intersection of hormones, longevity, and functional medicine.
Dr. Pradeep Albert – Board-certified physician and regenerative medicine expert specializing in cellular optimization, metabolic health, and precision longevity therapies.