Dr. Darshan Shah is a health and wellness specialist, a well-known surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Beautologie and Next|Health. As an expert on all body systems, he has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery, and plastic and reconstructive procedures. As a health and wellness specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their lifespan, culminating in the creation of Next|Health, the “Apple Store” of Health and Wellness offering healthspan and lifespan extending technology and treatments in a beautiful, welcoming environment.
Dr. Darshan Shah started his training at an accelerated MD program at the age of 15 at the University of Missouri and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States. 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. After earning his board certification, he went on to open medical and surgical centers throughout California, as well as starting innovative tech companies, creating patented medical devices and advising dozens of startups in medicine, finance, and tech. 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. Dr. Darshan Shah is the oldest of three children. He is very close to his family and attributes his success to the values of hard work, passion for everything you do, and relentless tenacity taught to him by his parents. He lives in Malibu, California with his wife, and two children and loves to travel, exercise, and has a passion to continuously educate himself and others.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
What’s your favorite vegetable?
Broccoli.
What’s your motto?
Work Hard, Play Hard.
What’s your favorite book?
Ethics for the New Millennium by Dalai Lama
What’s your favorite exercise?
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
What’s your favorite way to center?
Deep breathing.
Darshan’s Daily Routine:
- 5:00 – 7:00 AM Morning routine
- 7:00 – 8:30 AM Spend time with kids and drop off at school
- 9:00 – 1:00 PM Work
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch
- 2:00 – PM Go home and spend time with family.
What gets you out of bed every morning?
My morning routine.
What is the most important part of your daily routine?
Exercise.
What about your “O” do you think is unique or special?
I like to work in 45min – 1hr of reading into my morning routine.
If you could give one piece of health advice to the next generation, what would it be?
Don’t eat sugar.
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