🎙️ Doc Stars – Hosted by JJ Ullrich
Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark is a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist, Founder of Amavita Heart & Vascular Health, and Co-Founder of bioaccess®. Recognized as one of America’s most productive interventional cardiologists, he specializes in restoring blood flow to the heart, brain, and limbs using advanced, minimally invasive procedures—often preventing heart attacks, strokes, and even amputations.
In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Martinez-Clark shares his global journey from Colombia to Harvard, exposes the hidden crisis of preventable amputations, and reveals how outpatient cardiovascular care can save lives and limbs. He also breaks down why access, language, trust, and early detection are as essential as technology in modern heart and vascular medicine.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark:
@amavita.health | https://amavita.health/
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “Most amputations are preventable. The system—not the patient—is failing.”
• “When blood flows, life follows.”
• “Access is medicine.”
• “You shouldn’t lose a leg because you couldn’t find a ride.”
• “World-class cardiovascular care doesn’t have to happen in a hospital.”
🔎 Topics:
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) & Preventing Amputations
• Interventional Cardiology & Restoring Blood Flow
• Outpatient Cardiovascular Care
• Health Equity & Community Outreach
• Mobile Screening & Early Detection
• Access Barriers: Language, Trust & Transportation
• Minimally Invasive Heart & Vascular Interventions
• The Miami Initiative to Stop Amputations (MISA)
• Global Medicine: Colombia → Harvard → Miami
• Future of Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Technology
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark & his mission
01:18 – A global journey: from Colombia to Harvard
03:10 – What Dr. Martinez-Clark learned treating diverse communities
05:02 – Why he founded Amavita Heart & Vascular Health
06:41 – “Plumber for the arteries”: what interventional cardiology really is
08:55 – The crisis of preventable amputations
11:14 – Why PAD goes undiagnosed until it’s too late
13:22 – The Miami Initiative to Stop Amputations (MISA)
15:07 – Early warning signs of PAD
17:55 – How early intervention changes life trajectories
20:02 – Why advanced cardiovascular care belongs outside hospitals
22:45 – Minimally invasive treatments that save limbs
25:30 – Myths about heart and vascular care
27:16 – Technology shaping the next 5 years of cardiology
29:48 – Health inequity: transportation, language, trust
31:55 – Mobile screenings and free rides: meeting patients where they are
34:12 – Measuring success: procedures vs. lives and limbs saved
36:44 – Recognition, awards & leading by example
38:10 – bioaccess®: global clinical research with local impact
40:03 – Legacy: prevention, access and dignity in cardiovascular care
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Dr. Naomi Parrella is Chief of Lifestyle Medicine at Rush University and Chief Medical Officer at Zero Longevity. She is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is a nationally recognized leader in metabolic health, fasting science, hormonal balance, and sustainable lifestyle design. Dr. Parrella helps patients shift from willpower to wiring, showing that transformation begins by resetting biology, not restricting harder.
In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Parrella explains why metabolism, not motivation, is the real missing link; how fasting works as a repair signal; why hormones shape cravings, energy, hunger, and healing; and how sleep, stress, community, and purpose completely reshape our biology.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Naomi Parrella: https://zerolongevity.com | @drnaomiparrella | @zerolongevity | @ZeroLongevity
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “It’s not willpower—it’s wiring.”
• “Your body is always talking to you. Symptoms are signals.”
• “Fasting isn’t punishment—it’s permission to repair.”
• “If insulin is high, your vault is locked—your body can’t burn fat.”
• “We don’t need perfection. We need consistency.”
• “Oxytocin lowers stress instantly. Connection is medicine.”
🔎 Topics:
• Metabolic Flexibility & Repair vs. Restriction
• Fasting Science: MMC, Reset Cycles & Fuel Access
• Hormones, Stress & Why Cravings Are Biology, Not Failure
• GLP‑1 Medications: Benefits, Myths & Long‑Term Realities
• Insulin Resistance, Sugar Windows & Fixing Fuel Access • Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Glymphatic Repair
• Community, Purpose & Oxytocin as a Health Lever
• Gut Microbiome, Evolutionary Wiring & Behavior Change
• Digital Coaching, Habits & Scaling Lifestyle Medicine
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Restoration over restriction
01:18 – Willpower vs. wiring: metabolic signals
03:55 – Understanding symptoms as biological messages
07:00 – Fuel access, insulin & energy crashes explained
10:10 – Metabolic flexibility: what it is & why it matters
13:30 – Fasting basics: 12‑hour resets & longevity benefits
16:00 – The “curious fast”: finding your true baseline
19:00 – Why quick weight‑loss claims mislead
22:00 – Hormones, hunger & real metabolic change
26:00 – Why some store fat more easily: microbiome & mismatch
30:00 – Connection, oxytocin & stress buffering
34:00 – How to know your metabolism is getting “sticky”
37:00 – Exercise is not step one—metabolism is
41:00 – Fasting vs. eating windows: how to actually start
46:00 – GLP‑1 medications: how they work & what they don’t do
53:00 – Habits during medication: avoiding rebound
57:00 – Sleep as the brain’s fasting cycle
1:04:00 – Purpose, relationships & biological resilience
1:12:00 – Retirement, meaning & designing connected lives
1:18:00 – Digital coaching & daily habits at scale
1:24:00 – Sugar windows, cravings & the first step forward
1:26:00 – The Clear Signal: pick one rhythm for 30 days
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#DocPod #DocPodChannel #DocStars #Health #Healthcare #NaomiParrella #MetabolicHealth #Fasting #InsulinResistance #Longevity #GLP1 #LifestyleMedicine #Hormones #SleepHealth #Purpose #JJUllrich
🎙️ Doc Stars – Hosted by JJ Ullrich @jjullrich
Dr. Gautam Gulati, Dr.G, is a physician, entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of “The Wellme”, where he designs longevity‑oriented homes and spaces that make health the default. With expertise spanning medicine, public health, real estate, and design, Dr. G merges science with environment to redefine what it means to live well.
From navigating his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis to reversing his own health decline, Dr. G has spent decades exploring how the environment shapes biology, and why our homes may be the most powerful health tool we have.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati (Dr. G): drgautamgulati.com | thewellho.me | @drgautamgulati | @thewellho.me | @drgautamgulati
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “Health isn’t a point in time — it’s a story over time.”
• “Your biography becomes your biology.” • “Design your home so the healthiest choice becomes the easiest choice.”
• “Purpose and connection are the strongest predictors of longevity.”
• “We can manufacture sickness — so we can design our way out of it.”
• “A home isn’t where you live. It’s a partner in your health.”
• "Designing Health Into Your Home: The Future of Longevity"
• "How Your Home Becomes Your Longevity Partner"
• "The Science of Creating Healthier Spaces That Help You Live Better, Longer"
🔎 Topics:
• The Wellhome: Designing Homes as Longevity Devices
• Why Environment Impacts DNA, Behavior & Cellular Health
• Identity → Focus → Habits → Time: Dr. G’s Longevity Formula
• How to Make Healthy Choices Automatic
• Sleep, Movement, Nutrition: The Longevity Trifecta
• The 7 Levers of Bioharmony
• Why Connection & Purpose Are the #1 Predictors of Lifespan
• The Science of Saunas, Cold Exposure & Stress Signaling
• How Dr. G Reversed His Biological Age
• Turning Homes Into Health Partners
• The Future of Longevity-Driven Real Estate
• Why Health Is Something You Design — Not Treat
• Biography → Biology: How Daily Micro‑Choices Shape Disease
⏱️ Chapters:
• 00:00 – What If Health Was Designed Into Your Home?
• 00:29 – Introduction: Who Is Dr.G?
• 01:03 – From Medicine + Design + Real Estate → The Wellme
• 02:18 – Why Homes Fail Our Health
• 03:49 – The Longevity Formula Explained
• 05:02 – Habits, Friction & Identity
• 08:01 – Sleep, Light & Circadian Rhythm
• 10:10 – How Environment Impacts Aging
• 13:30 – The Invisible Toxins Inside Your Home
• 16:00 – Practical Longevity Tips for Small Spaces
• 19:00 – Cold vs Heat Exposure: What the Science Really Says
• 22:00 – How Dr. G Reversed His Biological Age
• 29:00 – The 7 Levers of Bioharmony
• 35:00 – Longevity vs Functional vs Conventional Medicine
• 43:00 – Purpose & Connection: The Real Predictors of Health
• 52:00 – Health Is a Story, Not a Moment
• 1:01:00 – Designing Your Life for Health, Hope & Possibility
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#DocPod #DocStars #DocPodChannel #Health #Healthcare #DrG #GautamGulati #Longevity #WellnessDesign #HealthByDesign #Bioharmony #Purpose #Connection #HealthSpan #LifestyleMedicine #EnvironmentalHealth #Superhumans #TheWellHome #HealthIsEverything #JJUllrich
🎙️ DocPod Chats – Hosted by JJ Ullrich @jjullrich
Tom Swales is a physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification (AMT). With over 20 years of expertise in human movement, orthopedic care, and injury rehabilitation, Tom has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between pain recovery and peak performance. He integrates neuroscience, biomechanics, and strength training into a unified framework that helps patients heal faster, move more efficiently, and perform at their best.
🔗 Connect with Tom Swales:
Comfio+ Performance Wellness Clinics | Advanced Movement Therapist Certification (AMT) | conceptofmovement.com | @tomswales | @comphysio
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “Pain is a signal—tightness is the first whisper, injury is the shout.”
• “Strength is stability. Stability is safety. Safety unlocks movement.”
• “Your nervous system is the operating system—movement is the software.”
• “Self-awareness is injury insurance.”
• “You can’t stretch your way out of a strength problem.”
• “Healing and performance aren’t separate—they’re a continuum.”
🔎 Topics:
• Neuroscience, Biomechanics & Real Root-Cause Assessment
• Fixing Pain by Understanding the Nervous System
• Mobility vs. Stability: What Really Prevents Injury
• The AIR Method (Alter → Integrate → Reinforce)
• Why Strength is the Missing Link in Injury Rehab
• Movement Scans & Self-Awareness as Injury Prevention
• The Future of Rehab: Combining Neuro, Movement & Performance
• Bridging Rehab to Athletics: AMT's Philosophy
• How Overtraining Is More Neurological Than Physical
• Tom’s Near-Death Experience & Lessons from Sepsis
⏱️ Chapters:
• 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Tom Swales?
• 01:00 – Tom’s AMT System: Integrating Neuro + Biomechanics + Strength
• 04:30 – Pain vs. Nervous System Signals
• 07:00 – Why Injuries Aren’t Random: Early Warning Signs
• 10:10 – Mobility, Stability & Force Distribution
• 13:30 – Self-Awareness: The Most Underrated Predictor of Injury
• 16:00 – The AIR Method Explained (Alter, Integrate, Reinforce)
• 19:00 – Strength Training as a Skill, Not a Grind
• 22:00 – Minimum Movement Standards Everyone Should Have
• 26:00 – Cardio Without Running: Practical Options
• 29:00 – Bridging Rehab to Performance: The Clinic & Movement Factory
• 35:00 – How Tom Treats Elite Athletes vs. General Population
• 39:00 – Myth-busting: Stretching vs. Mobility vs. Strength
• 43:00 – The Nervous System’s Role in Overtraining
• 48:00 – Grip Strength, Longevity & Neurological Load
• 52:00 – Tom’s Near-Death Experience with Sepsis
• 57:00 – Lessons in Health, Recovery & Purpose
• 1:01:00 – Key Takeaway: Healing & Performance Are One Continuum
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#DocPod #DocStars #TomSwales #HumanMovement #InjuryPrevention #Mobility #Stability #Neuroscience #Biomechanics #StrengthTraining #AMT #PeakPerformance #Rehab #MovementMatters #HealthIsEverything #JJUllrich
🎙️ Doc Stars – Hosted by JJ Ullrich @jjullrich
Dr. Mike Berkley is a licensed, board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and the Founder of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City. For nearly three decades, he has focused exclusively on fertility, supporting patients through infertility, IVF journeys, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, and complex reproductive challenges.
In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Berkley shares how his family’s fertility journey led him into integrative reproductive medicine, why he believes “East meets West” should be the standard in fertility care, and how evidence-backed acupuncture, herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy can complement IVF rather than compete with it.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Mike Berkley: The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness (New York City) berkleycenter.com | @MikeBerkleyNYC | @mikeberkley56
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “Acupuncture and herbs can’t give you more eggs—but they can help you get better eggs.”
• “IVF works with what you bring. My job is to help you bring better egg and sperm quality.”
• “There’s no downside. Acupuncture can help—or not—but it won’t hurt your chances.”
• “Specialization matters. Don’t see a generalist for fertility.”
• “The new gold standard should be East meets West.”
🔎 Topics:
• Emotional and psychological toll of infertility
• Why IVF alone can’t fix egg and sperm quality
• What acupuncture and herbal medicine can and cannot do
• Egg, sperm & uterine lining quality support
• Miscarriage, hypoxia & improving blood flow
• Low-level light therapy and mitochondrial function
• Endometriosis & targeted herbal formulas
• How to vet a fertility acupuncturist
• Understanding Western reproductive medicine
• Collaboration vs ego in IVF
• Future of fertility: AI, genetics & integrative medicine
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – What if acupuncture, herbs & light could change fertility outcomes? (cold open) 00:16 – Welcome to Doc Stars on the DocPod Channel
00:25 – Introducing fertility acupuncturist & herbalist Mike Berkley
02:06 – Mike’s personal journey: from computer salesman to fertility medicine
06:06 – The emotional toll of infertility
09:58 – Why conventional treatments leave patients exhausted
13:16 – What acupuncture and herbs cannot do
15:17 – What they can do: egg, lining & sperm quality
17:20 – Miscarriage, hypoxia & blood flow
18:34 – Why don’t more people use acupuncture
20:06 – Safety & curiosity in integrative care
22:00 – Integrating acupuncture, herbs & LLLT
26:38 – Real herbal medicine vs generic formulas
29:05 – Why specialization matters
35:31 – What is low-level light therapy?
40:04 – Stress, IVF & real integration
43:21 – IVF explained & its limits
46:26 – East meets West in fertility care
48:05 – Ego & collaboration
52:05 – How to vet a fertility acupuncturist
55:04 – Herbs: myths vs reality
58:33 – Patient advocacy & tests often missed
1:02:40 – Finding qualified specialists
1:07:23 – Why fertility acupuncturists must learn Western medicine
1:08:20 – Future of fertility: AI & genetics
1:11:04 – Closing thoughts on hope & outcomes
1:12:22 – Clear Signal: infertility as a human journey
1:13:10 – Closing: Celebrating the world’s best
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#DocPod #DocPodChannel #DocStars #Fertility #Infertility #IVF #Acupuncture #HerbalMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #ReproductiveHealth #EggQuality #SpermQuality #Endometriosis #JJUllrich
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Kat Malley and Monica Frymyer are veteran sonographers and co-founders of WeScan Diagnostics, a woman‑owned imaging company built to close one of healthcare’s biggest failures: patients falling through the cracks. With decades of frontline experience, from ER trauma units to outpatient clinics, they saw the same pattern everywhere: delayed imaging, misdiagnosis, unnecessary radiation, and patients who simply never made it back for the scans they needed.
In this Doc Stars conversation, Kat and Monica reveal how concierge‑level ultrasound, done inside primary care and OB/GYN offices, restores continuity of care, reduces costs, avoids radiation, and saves lives. They break down why real‑time ultrasound is the safest first‑line modality, how staffing and training gaps affect outcomes, and how AI will elevate (not replace) the technologist–radiologist relationship.
🔗 Connect with WeScan Diagnostics: wescandx.com | @wescandiagnostics
🎧 Sound Bites:
• “Patients fall through the cracks every day—and it’s preventable.”
• “Ultrasound is the safest first step. No radiation. Real answers in real time.”
• “Continuity of care only happens when imaging stays with the primary provider.”
• “If you’re in healthcare for the money, you’re in the wrong field.”
• “Connection is medicine. Patients should leave smiling, not scared.”
🔎 Topics:
• Why patients get lost between ERs, specialists, and imaging centers
• Misdiagnosis, delays & the dangers of fragmented care
• Concierge ultrasound inside primary care & OB/GYN practices
• Real-time diagnosis: DVTs, masses, organ issues & life‑saving detection
• Why CT is overused: radiation, cost, incentives & malpractice fears
• Training gaps in post‑COVID sonography education
• How ultrasound avoids radiation & reduces unnecessary CT scans
• AI in diagnostics: hype vs. reality & future machine‑assisted scanning
• Building trust with providers & integrating ultrasound into clinics
• In‑office imaging as the future of patient experience & reimbursement
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Patients slipping through the cracks
01:00 – Why WeScan Diagnostics was created
03:30 – The heartbreaking 13‑year‑old case that changed everything
06:00 – How patients get bounced between ER, specialists & imaging centers
09:00 – The fragmentation problem: records, MyChart & delays
11:00 – How concierge ultrasound fixes continuity of care
13:00 – Why ultrasound is safer, faster & more cost‑effective
15:30 – Why CT is overused (radiation & reimbursement incentives)
18:00 – The sonography training gap after COVID
21:00 – Why many clinics mis‑order imaging & how WeScan fixes it
24:00 – Staffing vs. outsourcing: quality, liability & patient care
27:00 – Vertical integration: keeping imaging inside primary care
31:00 – Cash‑pay, affordability & functional medicine practices
34:00 – AI in ultrasound: tools, over‑reads & future workflow
38:00 – Real life‑saving stories: breast cancer, DVT & urgent cases
42:00 – When ultrasound should ALWAYS be the first step
46:00 – The future: in‑clinic imaging everywhere
50:00 – Empowering patients to advocate for the right imaging
53:00 – The Clear Signal: closing imaging gaps saves lives
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🎙️ Doc Stars – Hosted by JJ Ullrich
Mindfulness, OCD & Therapy That Connects: Lenny Gallo, LCSW — therapist, artist, and host of Talkin’ About Talkin’ — joins JJ to share how evidence-based therapy (CBT, EMDR, ERP, ACT) and lived experience help people navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and movement disorders. From mindfulness that’s more than meditation to telehealth truths and finding the right therapist, Lenny shows how simply talking can change everything.
🔗 Connect with Lenny Gallo: @lennygallolcsw | lennygallolcsw.com
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Dr. Joseph Pazona is a board-certified urologist, Founder/CEO of Pazona MD, and host of the Balls Deep podcast. Based in Nashville, TN, he brings clear, candid explanations to sensitive topics in men’s health—spanning the bedroom, the bathroom, and the boardroom. In this Doc Stars conversation, Dr. Pazona outlines practical self-advocacy, explains how insurance-driven care constrains patients and physicians, and makes the case for concierge-style models when appropriate. His goal: help women and men become informed, proactive, and confident about their health.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Joseph Pazona: @pazonamd | pazonamd.com
Balls Deep Podcast: pazonamd.com/podcast/
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Dr. Heather Signorelli on Thriving Practices, Billing Myths & Work-Life Balance: What does it take to run a successful practice and avoid burnout? JJ Ullrich speaks with Dr. Heather Signorelli, DO — physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NatRevMD. She shows how doctors can master billing, debunk myths, and boost revenue by 25–30% while protecting time for patients and family. From work-life balance to the future of AI in billing, this is a playbook for physicians who want to thrive in both healthcare and business.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Heather Signorelli: NatRevMD → natrevmd.com
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“The Gynarchy” is Dr. Kirti Patel’s way of framing healthcare to be inclusive, evidence-based, and myth-busting for all genders. With 25 years as a board-certified Ob/Gyn — and a gift for blending fun with facts — Dr. Patel shows how elevating women’s voices benefits everyone, leading to better outcomes, informed choices, and a stronger focus on science over stigma. Her podcasts feature insightful conversations at the intersection of women’s health, inclusivity, and credible healthcare information.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Kirti Patel: @thegynarchypodcast | @kirtipatelmd | thegynarchypodcast.com
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Dr. Mark Trolice is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and Founder/Medical Director of The IVF Center in Winter Park, FL. He is also Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the UCF College of Medicine and author of The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility. For decades, Dr. Trolice has combined clinical innovation with deep compassion—helping patients navigate IVF, egg freezing, fertility preservation, and the emotional toll of infertility. Recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors, he’s a trusted national voice on reproductive health. Dr. Trolice and JJ discuss today’s most pressing IVF questions: who is an ideal candidate, how risks can be minimized, what drives success, and how to manage the emotional and financial strain of treatment. His mission is clear: empower patients with truth, not hype, and maximize the chance for a single, healthy pregnancy.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Mark Trolice: theivfcenter.com
📖 The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility (Harvard Common Press)
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Dr. Thomas Slavin on MRD, ctDNA & Transforming Cancer Care. Minimal residual disease (MRD) testing and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) are reshaping cancer care—from early detection to real-time treatment decisions. Triple-board-certified physician-scientist Dr. Thomas Slavin (Quest Diagnostics / Haystack Oncology) explains how blood-based diagnostics can spare patients unnecessary chemotherapy and bring precision oncology to more people, faster.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Thomas Slavin:
Quest Diagnostics → questdiagnostics.com
Haystack Oncology → haystackmrd.com
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How does that make you feel? It’s the question at the heart of every powerful therapy session—and one that Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ACT-trained therapist Lenny Gallo unpacks in this episode. With over a decade of experience and a background that spans cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery, addiction, and the arts, Lenny explores why connecting to our emotions is a vital step toward healing and self-awareness.Feel your feelings—with a little help from someone who truly gets it and gets you.
🔗 Connect with Lenny Gallo, LCSW: https://www.lennygallolcsw.com/
Dr. Gary Shlifer, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in preventative care, metabolic health, and anti-aging medicine. As the founder of Evolve Healthcare in Los Angeles and co-founder of SAPIEN, he’s redefining modern healthcare by shifting the focus from disease management to lifestyle optimization, longevity, and patient empowerment.
After training at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Shlifer returned to California to build a multidisciplinary, holistic private practice that blends evidence-based medicine with nutrition, functional health, and metabolic science. He is an advocate for de-prescribing unnecessary medications and using diet, exercise, and personalized medicine to reverse chronic disease and enhance longevity.
Beyond his practice, he is a medical educator, speaker, and host of the SAPIEN Podcast, where he challenges outdated medical norms and explores cutting-edge advancements in preventative healthcare and performance medicine. His mission is to empower patients and physicians to embrace a smarter, more proactive approach to health.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Gary Shlifer:
📌 Website: www.evolvehealthcare.com
📌 SAPIEN Podcast: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTg1v13X3i7XDpYdfEHoO4lGvR9mUSnWD
In his mind, Dr. Hal is just a kid from Brooklyn—but he’s also a healthcare entrepreneur, CEO, and leader in men’s wellness. As Chief Executive Officer of South Florida Wellness Group, he owns and operates concierge Gameday Men’s Health clinics across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, providing top-tier men’s health and hormone optimization services.
Under Dr. Hal’s leadership, Gameday Men’s Health Boca Raton and Weston clinics were selected as national training centers for the largest men’s health network in the U.S., and he serves on both the Franchise Advisory Council and the Gameday Medical Experts Panel.
His achievements include:
• 2024 “New Business of the Year” Award by the Chamber of Commerce
• 2024 Apogee Award Winner (CEO Health Entrepreneur, South Florida Business and Wealth)
Dr. Hal is also Partner and Chief of Business Development at PhysicianEstate.com, an entrepreneurial platform that helps physicians and accredited investors gain financial freedom through venture capital and real estate syndication opportunities.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Haleem “Dr. Hal” Mohammed: 📌 Gameday Men’s Health: www.gamedaymenshealth.com
Joe is a physician-entrepreneur and CEO dedicated to transforming healthcare by building empowered medical teams and delivering innovative, patient-centered care.
As the founder of Pazona MD Urology and VirtuCare, he is pioneering new models that address physician burnout and healthcare accessibility in underserved communities. With over 15 years of experience in rural, mid-size, and metropolitan healthcare markets, Dr. Pazona has firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing both medical professionals and healthcare administrators. His work focuses on prioritizing provider well-being, integrating telemedicine, and bridging the gap between physicians and healthcare systems to create sustainable, high-quality patient care.
Through VirtuCare, Dr. Pazona has implemented tele-urology clinics and surgical services across multiple healthcare systems, creating remote work opportunities for urologists and expanding access to care.
With Pazona MD Urology, he has built one of Nashville’s leading urology practices, rapidly expanding to multiple locations while earning over 1,000 five-star Google reviews.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Joseph Pazona: pazonamd.com
Azan is a physician, healthcare strategist, and founder committed to increasing healthcare accessibility for underserved populations. A first-generation, low-income graduate of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School, Dr. Virji has built a career at the intersection of medicine, public health, and innovation.
He is the founder of F-1 Doctors, a free mentorship platform that supports non-U.S. citizens applying to health professional schools. His professional experience includes roles at Partners in Health, the World Health Organization’s Global Malaria Program, and Dalberg Global Development Advisors, where he worked on initiatives focused on sustainable healthcare solutions.
With a background in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and global health leadership, Dr. Virji brings a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of medicine and healthcare strategy. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Azan Zahir Virji: linkedin.com/in/azanvirji
Dr. Gautam Gulati is a physician, innovation strategist, and award-winning storyteller who merges health, creativity, and design to revolutionize how we experience well-being. As the Founder of The Well Home and Well Played, he applies the science of healthy design to luxury interiors, creating spaces that promote longevity, wellness, and human optimization.
With over 20 years of experience as an innovation executive, Dr.G has worked with globally recognized brands inside and outside healthcare, helping leaders transform their organizations and escape mediocrity. He has delivered hundreds of keynote speeches for companies like Marriott, American Express, Roche, Merck, LG, and TEDx, inspiring others to think differently and embrace creativity in business and health.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Dr.G is a renowned educator and advisor, teaching the art of innovation at Johns Hopkins, Duke, and Singularity Universities. He is also the creator of SUPERHUMANS, earning him the title “The Rick Rubin of audio storytelling” for his work in immersive health narratives. Dr.G holds an MD and MPH from The George Washington University, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and is a certified interior designer specializing in wellness from NYIAD. His expertise spans healthcare, storytelling, design thinking, and business strategy, making him a sought-after leader at the intersection of medicine, innovation, and human experience. 🔗 Connect with Dr.G Gautam Gulati: 📌 The Well Home: www.thewellho.me 📌 Well Played: www.wellplayed.health
Dr. Naomi Parrella is a physician leader, obesity medicine specialist, and corporate consultant dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve optimal health and performance.
As Chief of Lifestyle Medicine at Rush University and Chief Medical Officer at Zero, she leads innovative, scalable health programs that transform patient care, corporate wellness, and leadership development. With extensive experience in clinical innovation, strategic planning, and workforce engagement, Dr. Parrella has built and scaled weight management programs with over 65% retention and guided patients to lose more than 25,000 pounds in a single year.
She combines medical expertise with business advisory services, consulting for major organizations like United Airlines and R1 Revenue Cycle Management, where she has led global discussions and resilience training for over 20,000 professionals. A highly sought-after speaker, mentor, and educator, Dr. Parrella frequently presents at Rush University Medical Center and corporate events, sharing actionable insights on personal mastery, health optimization, and leadership development. She has designed and facilitated career development curricula, employee engagement workshops, and productivity training programs for thousands of individuals and organizations.
Beyond her clinical and advisory work, Dr. Parrella is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health through her Daily Gift of Vitality blog and partnerships with Zero Longevity. Her approach merges evidence-based lifestyle medicine, leadership principles, and strategic innovation to drive sustained personal and professional growth.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Naomi Parrella: 📌 Rush University Weight Loss Program: www.rush.edu/weightloss 📌 Daily Gift of Vitality Blog: www.DailyGiftOfVitality.com 📌 Zero Longevity: www.zerolongevity.com
Dr. Heather Signorelli is a physician, pathologist, and healthcare strategist dedicated to helping physicians optimize their practice revenue and operations.
As Co-Founder and Physician Advisor at NatRevMD, she works to simplify medical billing and revenue cycle management, allowing doctors to focus on patient care instead of administrative burdens. With over a decade of leadership experience, she has helped countless physicians reclaim lost revenue and strengthen their business strategies.
Previously, as Chief Medical Officer of Lab Services at HCA Healthcare, Dr. Signorelli spearheaded the first national laboratory service line, streamlining operations, improving testing protocols, and achieving over $50 million in annual cost savings. Her expertise bridges the gap between clinical medicine and business strategy, making her a sought-after leader in healthcare optimization.
She also hosts the NatRevMD Podcast, where she educates physicians on practice management, financial health, and industry innovation.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Heather Signorelli:
📌 NatRevMD: www.natrevmd.com
🎙️ NatRevMD Podcast: www.natrevmd.com/podcast-2
📌 The Physician Project: www.thephysicianproject.com/influencer/00392