
Medicine Redefined
Dr. Darsh Shah & Dr. Altamash Raja interview practitioners who challenge the norm and promote health during a time when the healthcare system is broken. Learn how experts in the fields of sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress resilience, rehabilitation, lifestyle medicine, and others are using new-age thinking to move the needle forward and redefine medicine as we know it.
Latest episodes

Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 7min
108. Glow Up: Unlocking Your Skin's Potential with Lifestyle Changes | Mary Alice Mina, MD
Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a double-board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and leading expert on skin health and skincare. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University where she graduated at the top of her class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. She trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for her internship followed by dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School where she was selected as Chief Resident in her final year. She then received sub-speciality training in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at Emory University. She is co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia where she treats patients with skin cancers and manages the procedural needs of her patient's skincare. With over a decade of clinical experience, she is nationally recognized for her work in treating skin cancers and helping people maintain their skin health, while boosting their self-confidence. She is an invited speaker on podcasts and at national meetings. She is also the host of THE SKIN REAL, a podcast for people looking for real skin care guidance, by true skin experts.
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www.atlantadermsurgery.com

May 29, 2023 • 1h 10min
107. (Almost) Everything That is Wrong in Healthcare | Peter Valenzuela, MD, MBA (Ep 44 Rebroadcast)
Dr. Peter Valenzuela joins the show to discuss the current state of our healthcare system in the US. Peter is a Family Physician who has worked in multiple healthcare settings over the past few decades. He's well known for his comics doc-related, which in his words were “inspired by experiences both as a physician and now as an executive who continues to practice medicine on a part-time basis.” He is routinely invited for national and international presentations on topics related to provider well-being and engagement, clinical leadership development, practice management, and medical innovation. Over his career, he’s been recognized twice by the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Medical Practice Executives (MGMA-ACMPE) with the Harwick Innovation Award for meeting the challenges of the new healthcare system head-on and developing innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and Physician Executive of the Year for exhibiting leadership deemed outstanding to achieve exceptional medical group performance in the delivery of healthcare.
In this episode we discuss:
- Peter's background and his journey to writing an awesome book
- Passion for comedy and using it as a medium for discussion of real issues
- Differences between patient experience and patient satisfaction
- A brief overview of the US insurance model and contrasting with other countries
- Billing, coding, reimbursements, and electronic medical records
- A path forward to better healthcare delivery
Instagram: @doc_related
Website: https://www.doc-related.com/ Doc-Related - A Physician's Guide to Fixing Our Ailing Health Care System
Woo Girl! Rose

May 22, 2023 • 43min
106. Progress Note #9: Neuralink, Dr. GuPTa, Bryan Johnson & Social Connection
In this progress note, Altamash and Darsh update you on:
Brain-Machine Interfaces and integration into medicine
AI-powered physician bots
Anti-aging
Social connection
And more!
Notable Mentions in the Show:
Neuralink
Blueprint (Bryan Johnson)
Erika Taught Me with Bryan Johnson
Sahil Bloom with Chris Hutchins
Sarah Pospos on Medicine Redefined
Peter Valenzuela on Medicine Redefined

May 15, 2023 • 1h 18min
105. Making Fitness Entertaining and Accessible on Social Media | Rishane Oak, CPT
Rishane Oak is a fitness influencer, amassing nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and 290,000 on TikTok. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a BS in Sound and Electrical Engineering. He now has fully transitioned over to the fitness world, obtaining his ACE-CPT and PN1 certifications. Rishane is focused on bringing bite-sized and entertaining informational fitness videos to the masses, teaching his audience about proper form, the science behind different fitness topics, longevity, and much more.
He can be found @rishfits on all socials.
Notable mentions in the episode:
Eric Cressey
Dan Pope
David Otey
Jeff Cavaliere
Joe Bennett
Bret Contreras

May 8, 2023 • 1h 24min
104. The Future of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Through the Lens of Lipidology | William Cromwell, MD
Dr. William Cromwell is a clinical lipidologist in Raleigh, NC, where he serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Precision Health Reports, Adjunct Associate Professor in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Medical Director or Chief of Divisions of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein disorders in several health care systems. He received his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, completed his family medicine residency at Trover Clinic in Madisonville, KY., and obtained fellowship in clinical lipidology at Washington University is St. Louis. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Cromwell has been a household name in lipidology, serving as a field leader, renowned researcher, and academic authority.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What is lipidology?
- Good vs. bad choelsterol
- Lp(a), HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, ApoB
- Owning your disease
- Metabolic severity score
- Lifestyle interventions
Resources:
Twitter

May 1, 2023 • 58min
103. Developing a Wealth Mindset: Navigating Personal Finance and Building a Positive Relationship with Money | Latifat Akintade, MD
Dr. Latifat Akintade is a gastroenterologist and money coach. She is the founder of MoneyFit MD, where she coaches women physicians to become better educated with personal finance. Dr. Latifat's personal story includes her going from "broke to badass." Now she teaches others to become badass with money, showing them ways to reduce burnout, to invest, and to practice the type of medicine they've always wanted to. Dr. Latifat holds courses on these topics through her website MoneyFitMD. She is also the host of the MoneyFitMD podcast.
Her new book is out on May 2nd:
Buy here --> Amazon
Instagram
Other resources mentioned in the episode:
The Morgan Housel Podcast
The Psychology of Money - Book

Apr 24, 2023 • 52min
102. Embracing People of Color in Medicine, Finding Grants to Fuel Your Vision & Global Health Learnings | Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, MD, MPH
Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo is a healthcare founder, social entrepreneurship coach, healthcare practice funding consultant and growth strategist for women of color in healthcare. Her career as a pediatrician spans almost 2 decades and includes her work as a public health researcher & professor for over a decade. Her work has been defined by a passion for social justice, serving as an advocate and working as a global physician across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In 2019, she co-founded Strong Children Wellness, a multi-award winning, healthcare practice network in NYC, providing integrated physical health, mental health and social services for minoritized, low-income children and families. Her healthcare network has been featured in the New York Times, NY1 News and Crain's for their reverse integration model, embedding care within community organizations including nonprofits and foster care agencies.Given her expertise and success as a healthcare founder & owner of multiple healthcare practices, Dr. Omolara went on to found Melanin & Medicine, a premier social entrepreneurship & funding consulting company to help mission-driven practices secure capital, without incurring debt or diluting equity, to grow their own income streams and social impact. To date, Melanin & Medicine has helped hundreds of healthcare professionals through workshops, courses and programs to build social impact businesses and achieve health equity for communities. In addition, they support thousands more through the popular Funding Your Healthcare Vision weekly podcast. Her work has been featured in several media outlets including People.com, NBC News, Medscape, Essence.com, Newsweek, Crain’s, Politico, Reuters, and NPR.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Dr. O's learnings about global health from her travels
- Integrated models for healthcare
- Supporting people of color in medicine and work
- Building a practice, non-profit, and entrepreneurship
Resources mentioned in the show:
Melanin & Medicine
Funding Your Healthcare Vision Podcast
Melanin & Medicine Instagram

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 50min
101. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Orthopedic Injuries, Baseball Medicine & Role of the Team Physician | Robert Bowers, DO, PhD
Robert Bowers, DO, PhD, joins the show to discuss PRP (platelet-rich plasma), baseball medicine, the role of the team physician, and the future of orthobiologics and sports medicine.
Dr. Bowers is an attending physician at Emory Sports Medicine and the director of the Emory Baseball Medicine Program. As a former Division 1 college athlete himself, he brings a unique understanding of sports-related injuries to his patients. He currently serves as team physician for the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Tech baseball team. He is also the head team physician for the College Park Skyhawks, the G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, and Woodward Academy.
He attended Furman University in South Carolina where he played Division 1 college baseball and majored in health and exercise science. He then attended graduate school at Auburn University where he earned a Master of Education in exercise science and a PhD in exercise physiology. Following graduate school, Dr. Bowers earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Emory University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident. Subsequently, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Emory as well.
In this episode, we discuss:
Platelet-rich plasma: Definitions, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, optimization and specific protocols.
Alternatives to corticosteroids in MSK medicine
Role of the Team Physician
Baseball Medicine
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Future of orthobiologics and sports medicine
Resources mentioned in the show
Studies
Fitzpatrick - PRP for Tendinopathy
Mishra - PRP for Tennis Elbow
Mautner - PRP Classification System
JAMA Landmark Study - Triamcinolone and knee cartilage loss
Bennell - PRP for cartilage Loss
Podcasts
Dr. Gerry Malanga on Medicine Redefined

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
100. Progress Note #8: Journey & Lessons Through 100 Episodes!
100 episodes! Wow!
Thank you all so much for your support throughout the years!
In this episode, Altamash and Darsh take you through their journey in creating the podcast, the lessons they learned from their guests, and how their thoughts have evolved through time.
Medicine Redefined

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 53min
99. Living With a Lifetime of Unresolved Stress | Christopher Lee Maher
Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. He is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
True Body Intelligence
Free For Life - Book
Aubrey Marcus Documentary