Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DO

Medicine Redefined

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Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means.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.

Author

Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DO

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.medicineredefined.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

101. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Orthopedic Injuries, Baseball Medicine & Role of the Team Physician | Robert Bowers, DO, PhD 17.04.2023

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-relat...

100. Progress Note #8: Journey & Lessons Through 100 Episodes! 10.04.2023

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

99. Living With a Lifetime of Unresolved Stress | Christopher Lee Maher 03.04.2023

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 Co...

98. Functional Medicine Approach to Categorizing Toxins and Understanding Detoxification | Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA 27.03.2023

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist. She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000 and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. After all these years, she is still passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also...

97. Overcoming Hardship & Making a Difference Through Healthcare Policy | Nicole Lamoureux 20.03.2023

Nicole Lamoureux is a CEO who works daily with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), its 1,400 member organizations, and its partners like CVS to advance the mission of ensuring the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality health care.  She has testified before Congress, is a regular TV commentator – having been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and FoxNews to name...

96. Pregnancy Complications & Stopping Misinformation on Women's Health | Dayna Smith, MD 13.03.2023

Dayna Smith, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who received her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical Center. She then completed her residency at UMDNJ Newark, NJ. After completing her training, she served as an associate professor while at Columbia’s New York Presbyterian Hospital. She now practices in Atlanta, GA. then moved to Atlanta, GA, where I currently practice. She started myObM...

95. Progress Note #7: Erythritol, Ohio Water Contamination & Alzheimer's in a 19 Year Old 06.03.2023

In this Progress Note we do something a little different. We discuss current events in health! 01:40 - Erythritol 11:00 - Ohio Water 20:00 - Alzheimer's Let us know what you think about the new format!

94. Using Precision Medicine to Magnify Cardiometabolic Health | Matt Martin 27.02.2023

Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports , a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do...

93. Measuring Brain Health, the Link Between Inflammation and Mental Health | Austin Perlmutter, MD 21.02.2023

Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, NewYork Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and b...

92. Thriving in Times of Stress With Your Health, Fitness, Career, and Relationships | Dan Pope, DPT, CSCS 14.02.2023

Dan Pope, PT, CSCS, returns to the show to discuss how to not only survive but thrive during seasons of life when stress can be at an all time high. He is a physical therapist and coach at Champion PT in Massachusetts who works with the average Joe all the way to the elite athlete. Topics we discuss: - Building relationships in healthcare - Optimizing training when injured - Augmenting the healing...

91. Sleep Solutions for New Parents, Sleep Training Babies & Sleep's Effect on Overall Health | Jade Wu, PhD 07.02.2023

Dr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular TV, radio and podcast shows like NPR and ABC, and her work is featured in publications like New York Times and Huffington Post .  Dr. Wu’s mission is to spread the gift of sleep so that people can be their heal...

90. What We Didn't Learn in Med School, Defining "Root Cause" & Influencing Patients | Nikhil Verma, MD 30.01.2023

Nikhil Verma, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional spine and musculoskeletal physician. At his independent practice, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, Dr. Verma provides comprehensive physical medicine, rehabilitation care, and interventional pain care to patients in Columbus and Marion, Ohio. Dr. Verma completed his undergraduate studies in the area at The Ohio State Un...

89. Progress Note #6 - Do Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Actually Work? 23.01.2023

Literature: Restricting bedtime mobile use Blue light wavelength therapy for post-TBI behavioral symptoms  Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on sleep Viva Rays glasses vs. others (video) Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on visual performance, eye health, and sleep (Systematic Review) Podcasts: Roudy Nassif on Medicine Redefined All the Hacks with Jordan Schlain World Memory Champion on Eri...

88. Creating the Career You Always Wanted as a Physician Entrepreneur | Nneka Unachukwu, MD 16.01.2023

Dr. Una, MD, is a household name when it comes to physician entrepreneurs. She is the founder of Ivy League Pediatrics and CEO of EntreMD - a platform that helps physicians achieve the careers they always wanted. She is the host of The EntreMD Podcast , author of The EntreMD Method The EntreMD Method , and the creator of The EntreMD Business School . Dr. Unas Website Made For More - Book

87. The Neuroscience Behind Improving Performance | Louisa Nicola (Ep 45 Rebroadcast) 09.01.2023

Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and fo...

86. Infusing Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life | Shivani Gupta, PhD 02.01.2023

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into Curcumin and Ayurvedic Medicine with their guest Shivani Gupta.  Dr. Gupta is the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. She is also a researcher, author, and advocate for Ayurvedic medicine. She obtained her bachelor's of business administration from Babson College. Subsequently, she completed her master's and Ph. D. in Ayurvedic sciences. She is a...

85. Chemicals That Cause Hormone Disruption & Creating a Low-Tox Environment | Yvonne Burkart, PhD 26.12.2022

Dr. Yvonne Burkart, PhD, is a board-certified toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mother of two on a mission to help women regain their mental edge, radiant youth, and a life of passion without toxins. She has gained immense popularity on Instagram through her videos that are evidence-based and educational. https://thetoxicologymama.com Sign Up For Yvonne's Newsletter Yvonne...

84. Progress Note #5: Crack the Code on Health Misinformation on Social Media 19.12.2022

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation. Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets

83. The Science of Red Light Therapy | Wes Pfiffner 12.12.2022

Wes Pfiffner is the Director of Business Development at Joovv, a company that gets red light therapy to the masses. In this episode, we delve into the mechanism of red light therapy, its benefits, applications, research, and future. Science of Red Light Therapy

82. Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol & Lipids, Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Heart | Nicole Harkin, MD (Ep 55/56 Rebroadcast) 05.12.2022

Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow.  Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-cente...

81. Physician Contracts 101 | Jon Appino, MBA 28.11.2022

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts.  In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts. Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics  When is it too early to look for a job? How to structure contracts in the distant future  Communication with potential employers All things compensation and compensation structure...

80. Progress Note #4: Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity? 21.11.2022

Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into. Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Childre n Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavi...

79. Navigating Obesity and Weight Loss in the Clinic | Jeffrey & Michelle Shukhman, DOs 14.11.2022

Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME. In this episode we discuss: - What is obes...

78. Understanding Sleep Apnea & The Current State of Research for Physicians | Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR 07.11.2022

Dr. Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR, is the Director of the Sleep Surgery Division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of sleep apnea - studying better ways to predict response to obstructive sleep apnea surgery as well as the effects of current therapies on patient health. Dr. Dedhia obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University and trained in Ot...

77. Oral Hygiene Tips for Halloween, Helping Babies Latch to Mothers & What's the Deal with Fluoride? | Deep Shah, DMD 31.10.2022

Deep Shah, DMD, is a pediatric dentist practicing in the Philadelphia area. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He further trained at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he acquired extensive experience in the areas of growth and development, pediatric oral pathology, special healthcare needs, dental trauma, pharmacological modaliti...

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