Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DO
Medicine Redefined
Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means. Hosts Dr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja spotlight clinicians, scientists, thought leaders, and reformers who are reshaping how we think about physical, mental, metabolic, and systemic health. While the healthcare system focuses on treating disease, our guests focus on optimizing human potential. From sleep and nutrition to stress resilience and lifestyle medicine, discover how forward-thinking practitioners are putting the health back in healthcare.
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Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DO
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Oct 26, 2026
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Episodes
136. Peptides, Solving Health & Learning to Learn | Asare Christian, MD, MPH 18.12.2023 59:46
Asare Christian, MD is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician who practices musculoskeletal and pain medicine in Wayne PA. He also has an academic appointment with the University of Pennsylvania PM&R Department. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed residency training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. H...
135. Acupuncture 101, Attending Responsibilities & New Lifestyle Habits | Alex King, DO 11.12.2023 1:12:29
Alex King, DO is a neuromusculoskeletal physician and associate program director of the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program at Rowan University. He received his DO and completed his residency in neuromusculoskeletal medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. King is also licensed in medical acupuncture, receiving his education from the Helms Medical Institute....
134. Burnt Out to Bought In: A Nurse's Journey to Financial Independence Through Real Estate | Stacey Stegenga, RN 09.12.2023 1:04:11
Stacey Stegenga wasn’t always a real estate investor, she was a nurse. But not just any nurse, Stacey was a flight nurse, helping transport military patients across the US. When she wasn’t away for flight nursing, she picked up travel nursing, moving around the US for months at a time to provide medical care wherever needed. She finally ended up in Denver to be close to family and grow some roots,...
133. The Power of Polysaccharide Supplementation | John Lewis, PhD 27.11.2023 1:24:11
John E. Lewis, Ph. D. has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, dietary supplementation, exercise, and health, and in particular he studies and applies clinical nutrition for the benefit of mankind. Dr. Lewis is a past full-time, and now voluntary, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine...
132. The Role of Fatty Acids in Medical Conditions, Revisiting Seed Oils & Buying The Right Oil | Udo Erasmus, PhD 20.11.2023 1:02:08
Udo Erasmus, Ph. D., introduced the importance of essential fats (EFA's) derived from organic flax seeds to the world. He pioneered methods for producing unrefined oils made with health in mind which are still used today by manufacturers of flax and other oils. Starting in the mid-1980's, Udo popularized the use of flax oil through an exhaustive itinerary of public lectures, which eventual...
131. The History of Fats, Deconstructing Seed Oils & Omega 3's and 6's | Udo Erasmus, PhD 13.11.2023 1:22:09
Udo Erasmus, Ph. D., introduced the importance of essential fats (EFA's) derived from organic flax seeds to the world. He pioneered methods for producing unrefined oils made with health in mind which are still used today by manufacturers of flax and other oils. Starting in the mid-1980's, Udo popularized the use of flax oil through an exhaustive itinerary of public lectures, which eventually led t...
130. Digital Health and Why It's Taking Forever to Make Progress | Jonathan Baktari, MD 06.11.2023 1:04:00
Dr. Baktari graduated magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve before continuing on to medical school at Ohio State University) and after graduation (he became a triple board-certified physician with specialties in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, completing his residency at Northwestern University and fellowships at UCLA). In this episode, we start by discussing Digita...
129. Preparing for the Next Pandemic & Travel Medicine | Jonathan Baktari, MD 30.10.2023 1:06:23
Dr. Jonathan Baktari is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. He brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. . Dr. Baktari graduated magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve before continuing on to medical school at Ohio State University) and after graduation (he became a triple board-certified physician with specialties in int...
128. Progress Note #13: Long COVID Theories - Low Serotonin to Blame? 23.10.2023 24:24
Drs. Altamash and Darsh discuss a recent paper in Cell examining a new theory for long COVID - low serotonin. Resources mentioned in the show: Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection Etiopathogenic theories about long COVID Episode 16 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Episode 17 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Serotonin
127. Ayurvedic Principles: Breathwork, Gut Microbiome, Epigenetics & Hormetic Stress | Jyoti Patel, MD 16.10.2023 1:13:29
Dr. Jyoti Patel is a triple board certified physician in integrative pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative & functional medicine. Dr. Patel was named one of the TOP DOCS in Phoenix Magazine 2009, 2016, 2022, Internist of the Year 2011 by the American College of Physicians Arizona Chapter and she received the Women In White Coats Hero Award in 2019. She spearheaded a community garden...
126. Wellness is a Mess in the Hospital and How to Get It Back | Alfred Atanda Jr., MD 09.10.2023 1:27:24
Dr. Alfred Atanda Jr., is a pediatric sports medicine surgeon at Nemours Children's Hospital. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Chicago. He then went on to complete his fellowship in in pediatric orthopedics at DuPont Hospital (now known as Nemours Childrens) and sports medicine surgery at Jefferson Hea...
125. Getting Fit Through Cancer, Exercise Oncology & Caretaker Roles | Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH 02.10.2023 1:13:42
Dr. Kathryn Schmitz is a distinguished figure in the field of exercise oncology, renowned for her tireless efforts to improve the lives of cancer survivors through the integration of physical activity into their treatment and recovery. Dr. Schmitz's academic journey led her to earn a Ph. D. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Schmitz's groundbreaking r...
124. From 350 Pounds to 6 Pack: Insights Into Weight Loss, Discipline, and Mindset | Bishoi Khella 25.09.2023 1:02:30
Bishoi Khella does not work in healthcare. But he knows a thing or two about being healthy. Bishoi was 355 pounds at his peak weight, living a busy lifestyle, drinking alcohol, eating out at fast food restaurants. He knew he had to the potential to be fit - he was into fitness and pretty lean back in high school. But much like David Goggins' early days, there was no discipline and the weight kept...
123. Progress Note #12: Live to 100 - Secrets of the Blue Zones 18.09.2023 43:33
Darsh and Altamash dissect the new Netflix series "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" and lessons we can all extract to pursue a healthy, vibrant life. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Blue zones website Dr. Will Bulsiewicz discussing Gut Health Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Part II
122. Cracking the Complexity of Back Pain | Jim Eubanks, MD 11.09.2023 1:09:28
Jim Eubanks, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist and newly minted attending at the Medical University of South Carolina Dr. Eubanks graduated from Furman University in Greenville, SC, and received his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating with Distinction in Research. He completed his residency in PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Cent...
121. How Physicians Get Paid & The Economics of Medicine | Christopher Standaert, MD 04.09.2023 2:05:00
Christopher Standaert, MD, is a physiatrist and is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the vice chair of outpatient services. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Washington, followed by hi...
120. High Performance Nutrition, Supplementation, Myths, and Emerging Trends | Lauren Link, MS, RD 28.08.2023 1:26:15
Lauren Link is the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Nutrition for Purdue University Athletics. She oversees the sports nutrition program and specifically works with football, men's basketball, volleyball, and soccer. She received her BS in Dietetics & Health, Nutrition, and Fitness and her masters in Health and kinesiology (Dec 2019) from Purdue University. She also completed the Coordinate...
119. Combating the Opioid Epidemic & Longevity in the Elite Athlete | Toufic Jildeh, MD 21.08.2023 47:28
Toufic Jildeh is an assistant professor at Michigan State University, as well as a team physician for Michigan State University athletics and the US Olympic Ski and Snowboard team. He currently serves as a Head Team Physician for Michigan State Football and Basketball. He specializes in sports medicine, joint preservation, cartilage restoration, and joint reconstruction of the shoulder, knee, hip,...
118. Optimal Lighting for Productivity, Work, and Vitality | Robert Soler, MS 14.08.2023 54:24
Robert Soler is the VP of Biological Research and Technology at BIOS. Prior to his work with BIOS, his most prominent work was with the Kennedy Space Center, where he helped design and build the first LED light for use on the International Space Station (ISS) and collaborated with scientists to use LED light for photo biological purposes in space, including the circadian lighting system designed t...
117. Progress Note #11: Flawed Research & Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring 07.08.2023 38:01
Darsh and Altamash are back to discuss more current events. Topics in this progress note include: Recent Nature article discussing the harms of flawed research Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Technology Resources Mentioned in the Show Nature paper about flawed research Continuous BP monitoring Northwestern on flawed research BMJ article on retracted studies
116. Establishing Public Health and Policy & Rewriting Medical Education | Jan Carney, MD, MPH 31.07.2023 1:02:53
Jan Carney, MD, MPH, is the Master of Public Health Program Director, Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy and Professor of Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. She earned a BA from Middlebury College, MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Carney is...
115. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (Part II of II): Harms of AI, Progression of Technology & Predicting the Future | Jo Bhakdi 24.07.2023 1:05:35
Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene with the mission to extend the healthy human life span by a decade within a decade. Together with Quantgene’s team of scientists and engineers, he is dedicated to introducing cloud, AI, and precision diagnostics into the standard of care to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for everyone and protect human life. Born to scientist parents, Jo...
114. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (Part I of II): Deep Genomics, Cancer Prevention & Replacing Physicians? | Jo Bhakdi 17.07.2023 45:51
Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene with the mission to extend the healthy human life span by a decade within a decade. Together with Quantgene’s team of scientists and engineers, he is dedicated to introducing cloud, AI, and precision diagnostics into the standard of care to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for everyone and protect human life. Born to scientist parents, Jo...
113. Progress Note #10: The Art of Attendinghood - Navigating Challenges and Patient Care 10.07.2023 44:11
In this episode, Altamash is interviewed by Darsh, sharing his trials and tribulations as being a sports medicine attending for the last year. In this episode we discuss: - Altamash's roles and responsibilities - Light at the end of the tunnel - Hardships of being an attending - The art of medicine - Started a lifestyle medicine interest group
112. Noncompetes, Malpractice Insurance & Negotiating Contracts | Jon Appino, MBA 03.07.2023 50:14
Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics returns to the show to discuss the ins and outs of physician contracts. In this episode, we talk about understanding noncompetes, obtaining malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and how to "negotiate" with employers. Episode 81 with Jon Appino on Medicine Redefined Contract Diagnostics Website Contract Diagnostics Contract Diagnostics - LinkedIn N...
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