Featured Medical Research Experts

As I am a medical expert for Invigor Medical, a urologist, and an MD currently completing my PhD in clinical medicine, my work bridges patient care, education, and research. I serve as a teaching assistant in surgery, where I guide and support future doctors while treating patients in everyday practice. My research focuses on oncologic urology, men’s health, and hormonal health, and I actively collaborate on international studies. Through these roles, I am dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine, improving patient outcomes, and helping shape the future of urological care.

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

I am the founder of Medical to China, a platform dedicated to helping patients, families, and medical professionals access reliable information about healthcare, treatment options, hospitals, and medical services in China. My work focuses on making cross-border healthcare information clearer, more practical, and easier to navigate. Through Medical to China, I share insights on medical specialties, hospital systems, patient preparation, treatment pathways, and the practical questions international patients often face when considering care in China. With a background in healthcare communication and international medical service support, I aim to bridge the information gap between patients and trusted medical resources. I am especially interested in medical tourism, hospital collaboration, patient education, and the growing role of China in global healthcare. You can learn more at https://medicaltochina.com

Dr. Craig Mortensen is an IFM-Certified functional medicine practitioner and founder of Premier Integrative & Functional Medicine (Premier IFM) in Placentia, California. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, he specializes in uncovering the root causes of chronic, complex health conditions using evidence-based functional medicine. Dr. Mortensen graduated as class valedictorian from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a 3.98 GPA. He majored in pre-med and biochemistry and received academic honors from Chapman University and the American Chemical Society for excellence in organic chemistry. His postgraduate training includes certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), along with advanced education through Functional Medicine University (FMU), the Kharrazian Institute, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). His clinical expertise includes gut health, metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, cholesterol management, hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, mold illness/CIRS, MCAS, longevity, nutrition, and preventive health. He is frequently consulted on complex cases where patients have seen multiple specialists without receiving clear answers. Dr. Mortensen's interest in functional medicine began after overcoming a debilitating health condition as a teenager that conventional medicine could not explain. That experience shaped his philosophy of identifying and addressing the underlying drivers of disease rather than simply managing symptoms. Through Premier IFM, Dr. Mortensen has helped more than 5,000 patients and is known for translating complex medical research into practical, evidence-based recommendations for both patients and the media.

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I'm a licensed medical doctor and the founder of KnowSeeker.com, a Nigerian lifestyle blog covering health, relationships, and family life. My medical background informs how I write about health topics—from everyday wellness questions to more sensitive medical concerns—while my relationship content draws on real cultural context often missing from Western-focused publications. I'm glad to speak on health and medical questions from a clinical perspective, as well as relationships, marriage, and dating through a Nigerian/African lens.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

Jennifer Montecillo, MD is a physician and co-founder of Fonteum, where she leads research and medical-editorial accuracy. She works on making U.S. public healthcare data — CMS, Medicare, provider, and facility records — accurate, source-attested, and citable. Available to comment on healthcare data, transparency, and policy.

Dr Jody-Ann McLean (MBBCh, BSc) is a registered medical doctor and medical writer with expertise in women's hormonal and metabolic health, including menopause, PMOS, and insulin resistance. Her work focuses on how hormonal and metabolic processes interact across a woman's lifespan, from menstrual health through to postmenopause. Her expert commentary has been featured in Vogue, Newsweek, Patient.info, Vice, Flow Space, EatingWell, Woman's World, Tom's Guide, Daily Mail, Talker News and VegNews. ThisIsMenopause author bio: https://www.thisismenopause.com/writers/69cffdfa7171a38902f27b1d

Dr. Matt Huebner, MD, is the Chief Medical Director and leading hair transplant surgeon at Natural Transplants®, a premier clinic dedicated exclusively to life-changing hair restoration. Natural Transplants combines surgical excellence with cutting-edge regenerative technology. The clinic is a leader in comprehensive hair restoration, offering both Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). Dr. Huebner is the originator of the proprietary HUE (High-Yield Unit Extraction®) Method, an advanced technique designed to maximize graft yield for superior density and natural, life-changing results. Furthermore, the clinic provides Exosomes Treatment—a non-invasive option that uses potent growth factors to stimulate follicle regeneration and can be used as a standalone therapy or to support graft survival and healing alongside a transplant. The brand's success is unequivocally backed by patient results and experience: Natural Transplants holds an impressive 5-star rating on Google and an Excellent TrustScore on Trustpilot, based on over 400 verified reviews. This commitment to world-class care has helped the clinic serve over 6,000 patients globally since 2014. A licensed medical doctor with a rigorous clinical background, Dr. Huebner earned his MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School and spent seven years practicing full-time Emergency Medicine, instilling the meticulous attention to detail and patient care that defines his surgical practice today. Dr. Huebner's mission is to restore not just hair, but confidence, through a full spectrum of expert solutions.

Founder of IngredientMD, a supplement intelligence platform powdered by most clinical data available. What's important, we communicate in language humans will understand instead. It all starts from individual ingredients instead of product name, claims, and anything else. Product is what's inside instead of what perception is being made. In our analysis of 500+ supplement products, we found 42% had at least one key ingredient below clinically studied doses. I focus on bringing evidence-based analysis to consumer supplement decisions.

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I am a practicing clinical pharmacist with over 20 years of experience and a graduate of St. John’s University School of Pharmacy in Queens, NY. With an undergraduate background in compounding and natural medicine, I have served in various capacities across the pharmaceutical industry before founding Fusion Medical Care in Scottsdale, AZ. My career is defined by my dedication to a balanced approach between natural and allopathic medicine, a passion that led me to develop a complete wellness center housing multiple integrative practitioners. Beyond my foundational education, I have advanced my specialized training through the Professional Compounding Centers of America and am a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners. I believe that my role as a pharmacist offers the perfect opportunity to fuse naturopathic and allopathic care, acting as a dedicated advocate for my patients' pharmacological and wellness needs. My mission is to empower patients to look and feel amazing by following my core philosophy: "Let your food be your medicine, your kitchen be your pharmacy, and your lifestyle be your doctor". My innovative approach to healthcare has earned me national recognition, including an honor in Marquis Who’s Who and a featured interview with VoyagePhoenix highlighting my journey and the mission behind Fusion Medical Care.

Nectar Health is a digital healthcare platform designed to make quality medical care simple, fast, and accessible. It connects patients with verified doctors across multiple specialties through secure online and in-clinic consultations. With an easy-to-use interface, transparent appointment booking, and a patient-first approach, Nectar Health helps individuals get timely medical guidance anytime, anywhere. The platform focuses on reliability, convenience, and trust—bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers through smart, technology-driven solutions.

We are ReliefWellPro—a platform created to simplify wellness and help people make informed decisions about their health. In today’s world, finding accurate and practical information can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right supplements and solutions. Our cause is to bridge that gap by delivering clear, research-based blog content that focuses on real needs. We aim to guide you toward options that support better daily living, improved mobility, and overall well-being. By combining education with carefully selected recommendations, we help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly works for your lifestyle.

I am the Chief Medical Officer at Boomerang Health Care, a state of the art multidisciplinary specialty group offering interventional, surgical and rehabilitative care through its 25 clinics in California. I also serve as the Medical Director at Le Reve: Regen, a leader in cutting edge restorative and regenerative solutions for Spine, Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal conditions. In the academic world, I have served as a Clinical Faculty at Stanford University for more than 20 years and have established myself as a world leader in cutting edge innovative therapeutic solutions. I completed her Anesthesiology residency from Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Fellowship in Pain Medicine from the University of California, Davis. I am board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by American Board of Anesthesiology, in Interventional Pain by American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians and in Regenerative Medicine by American Board of Regenerative Medicine. I sit on the Editorial board of the journal, Pain Physician and serve on the board of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Latin American Pain Society, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and Scilex (Nasdaq: SCLX). I am humbled to receive the Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Achievement Awards and other accolades. I have devoted my entire career to the field of Interventional spine and Regenerative medicine and have contributed via several peer reviewed journal articles, visionary editorials, and book chapters. My book, “Essentials of Regenerative Medicine” is first in its right illustrating latest interventional biologic techniques for spine and musculoskeletal injuries. I have also authored several National Guidelines including the ones on Opioids, Interventional Spine Epidural procedures, Facet joints, and the first ever on the Safe and Effective use of Biologics in Lumbar spine. I have completed the first prospective, multicenter, randomized placebo controlled trial demonstrating efficacy of platelet rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate in patients with back pain related to disc injury/degeneration. I consider myself an authority on global health care trends including digital health, technology innovations and applied biologics. Let’s connect and work together to make healthcare better, faster, and more effective – www.annunavani.com.

Dr. Sarassawadee Suwanjinda ("Dr. Petch") is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Strategy Officer at Healthi Life, Bangkok's Urban Longevity House. Certifications: - International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) - International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) - Certified Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (CBAM) - American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) - Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine 10+ years of clinical experience in longevity, regenerative, functional, and lifestyle medicine. Available for expert medical commentary on: - Longevity medicine and healthspan extension - Stem cell and exosome therapy safety - NAD+ IV therapy and mitochondrial health - Peptide therapy and physician oversight (Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, BPC-157) - Hormone optimization (testosterone, perimenopause) - 300+ biomarker health check-ups - Functional medicine for chronic conditions Located in Ekkamai, Bangkok. Serving 50+ nationalities.

Dr. Gail Clifford is a dedicated and experienced Internal Medicine Hospitalist with a passion for both patient care and the intricate processes that keep healthcare running smoothly. Trained at St. Louis University, New York Medical College, and Carnegie Mellon University, she specializes in diagnosing and treating hospitalized adults. A Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, she brings expertise and heart to her work. Beyond the hospital, she’s a sought-after speaker, podcaster on Single Mom MD, and a best-selling author, contributing to The Expert’s Cure and Mommy Magic: Anatomy and Sex Education for Pre-Schoolers. Whether mentoring colleagues, improving medical systems, or writing to educate and inspire, she finds joy in every aspect of her career—while always making time for her own adventures and interests.

Dr. Fred Cohen is the medical director of Headache Intervention, and an assistant professor of medicine and neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He earned his medical degree from Stony Brook University, completed an internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a headache medicine fellowship at the Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. One of the few headache specialists in the country trained in both internal medicine and headache medicine, Dr. Cohen has over 40 publications in journals including The Lancet, Headache, Cephalalgia, and Neurotherapeutics. He serves on the editorial board of Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, the boards of directors of the National Headache Foundation and the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, and as a committee member for both the American Headache Society and the International Headache Society.

Dr. Manthan Tripathi is a medical professional, healthcare writer, and digital health educator based in India, with a clinical foundation from Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow. He combines frontline medical training with over 3,000 published articles across patient education, preventive medicine, medical technology, and AI in healthcare, making him one of India's most prolific evidence-based health communicators. His work has appeared on platforms including Medicircle, HospitalSuggest, HealthVoice, DocVo, Dr. Malpani and IVF Matters, and is recognized for translating complex clinical concepts into accurate, reader-friendly content that helps patients make genuinely informed decisions. His healthcare and education content has generated over 55 million cumulative views across digital platforms. Dr. Tripathi brings a perspective that is rare among health sources: deep India-specific clinical knowledge, including India's disease burden, government health schemes, Indian drug brand names, and regional dietary patterns; context that generic Western health content consistently misses. He is the founder of drmanthan.com, an evidence-based health information and clinical tools platform built specifically for Indian patients, families, and medical students. He has also worked as a Subject Matter Expert with Physics Wallah and Chegg India, contributing academic content for competitive medical examinations including NEET. His areas of expertise include internal medicine, thyroid and metabolic disorders, diabetes, preventive health, and India-specific patient education. Journalists covering Indian healthcare, global health disparities, patient literacy, medical misinformation, or AI in medicine will find in Dr. Tripathi a source who speaks with both clinical accuracy and genuine public communication experience.