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Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means.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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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
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...
111. Beyond the Bump: Redefining Newborn Care and the 4th Trimester | Jess Daigle, MD 26.06.2023 50:21
Jess Daigle, MD, is a a pediatrician who specializes in newborn concierge medicine, placing emphasis on individualized attention, comprehensive support, and nurturing the overall well-being of both the newborn and their family. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State and completed her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. Having witnessed the transformative power of a tailored ap...
110. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), Nutrisense & Lifestyle Factors that Affect Blood Glucose | Catherine Staffieri, RDN 19.06.2023 1:08:54
Catherine Staffieri, RDN, is the Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense. She has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. She holds a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University and completed her undergrad work at the University o...
109. From The Box to The Boardroom: CrossFit, Sports Medicine, and the Influence of Big Food | Amy West, MD 12.06.2023 1:00:21
Dr. Amy West is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physiatrist at the Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute. Dr. West received her MD and Master of Education degrees from Harvard University. She then went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Harvard-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Maine Medical Center. Dr. West is...
108. Glow Up: Unlocking Your Skin's Potential with Lifestyle Changes | Mary Alice Mina, MD 05.06.2023 1:06:35
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...
107. (Almost) Everything That is Wrong in Healthcare | Peter Valenzuela, MD, MBA (Ep 44 Rebroadcast) 29.05.2023 1:10:09
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....
106. Progress Note #9: Neuralink, Dr. GuPTa, Bryan Johnson & Social Connection 22.05.2023 43:17
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
105. Making Fitness Entertaining and Accessible on Social Media | Rishane Oak, CPT 15.05.2023 1:18:01
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 t...
104. The Future of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Through the Lens of Lipidology | William Cromwell, MD 08.05.2023 1:24:15
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 me...
103. Developing a Wealth Mindset: Navigating Personal Finance and Building a Positive Relationship with Money | Latifat Akintade, MD 01.05.2023 57:49
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 medic...
102. Embracing People of Color in Medicine, Finding Grants to Fuel Your Vision & Global Health Learnings | Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, MD, MPH 24.04.2023 51:31
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...
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