Best longevity and wellness specialists: TOP 61 doctors

Dr. Lara is a passionate Honduran-born medical doctor with a Mexican heart. She earned her MD at the Catholic University of Honduras and has an Obesity Medicine post-graduate degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. She continued into a Masters in Applied Nutrition with a focus on research at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City where her commitment to staying up-to-date and her passion for evidence-based medicine grew fonder.

She is member of the International Society for Stem Cell Application, SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation, and certified for Sport’s and Exercise Nutrition.

Besides her clinical experience within multiple hospital ER’s and private practice, Dr. Lara has vast experience within the Regenerative Medicine area, where her biggest determination is to positively impact lives of her patients. She has also experience in administrative areas within Mexico, where besides overseeing treatments, she is up-to-date with Mexican regulatory laws (COFEPRIS). Her passions involve medicine and sports where she has managed to combine both, in her professional world as well as within her personal life.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 

2010 Degree of Doctor in Medicine 

2010 Bachelor in Nutritional Sciences 

2018 Member of AMPTI (Mexican Association of Professionals in Intravenous Therapy)

2020 Master Degree in Regenerative Medicine 

2023 Certification of RCG, the more important Medical Community of Regenerative Medicine of Mexico 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2010 - 2013 Clinical Nutritionist in private hospitals and clinics

2013 - 2015 Nutritionist in the Medical Spa of Papaya Playa Project Hotel in Tulum 

2015 - 2016 Doctor in the Red Cross

2016 - 2018 Medical consultations and Vitamin  IV Drip in the best hotels of Tulum: Be Tulum, Nomade, Casa Malca, Azulik, Papaya Playa Project 

2017 - 2019 Specialst in Healing Wound Clinic with PRP and Stem Cells  

2015 - 2019 Vitamin IV Drip in hotels and private houses

2020 - 2024 Specialist in Regenerative Medicine - Stem Cells

Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

Regular member of the American Stroke Association

Regular member of the World Stroke Society

Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the Intervention Society

24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

Dr. Kim Jung Hue is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Seoul, South Korea. He is the Director at Pop Plastic Surgery Clinic. He graduated from Catholic University and completed his plastic surgery training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Seoul.

Dr. Kim is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons Association, and the Korean Society of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons. He has performed thousands of procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and satisfaction.

1.Bachelor’s degree
- Doctor of medicine, Rangsit university.

2.Master’s degree

>Medical and health science degree
- Professional master’s degree in clinical nutrition in medicine.
- Professional master’s degree in integrative medicine.

>Management degree
- Professional master’s degree in hospital and health services management.

3.Doctorate degree
- Doctorate in psychology (candidate).

4.Diploma
- American Bord of nutritional wellness.
- American naturopathic certification board.

- Certified integrative oncology physician, American institute of integrative oncology.

- Certified fertility wellness physician.

- Certified CBT-I physician.

- Advanced nutritional wellness, IFNW.

-Biochemical and clinical analysis diploma.

- Functional gastroenterology and pediatric food allergies diploma.

- IV nutrition diploma, IFNW.

-Medicinal herbology diploma, IFNW.

Dr. Asawadech Sanbua

Medical Radiation​ Oncologist

• Passed palliative care training at the Karunrak Center. Khon Kaen University
  
   
• Certificate of oncotherm
  
   
• Expert in treating cancer with oncothermia machines (or hyperthermia machine) 5 years experience.
  
   
• 14 years of experience working in radiotherapy. Able to plan treatment (Planning 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT)
  
   
• Can provide chemical treatment, Chemotherapy, targeted drugs therapy) Immunotherapy (Immunotherapy) 

Dr. Napat Jirattitikarntavorn, M.D., is a certified medical doctor with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and anti-aging treatments. He practices at Menness Wellness Clinic. Dr. Napat specializes in facial aesthetics, regenerative therapy, and holistic anti-aging care.

He is skilled in Botox, fillers, thread lifts, facial design, and skin rejuvenation. His expertise also includes PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), hormone balancing, IV therapy, supplement protocols, gut health, and detox programs. Dr. Napat creates personalized anti-aging plans. He is committed to using proven methods to help patients look and feel their best.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Certification

2022 Certification Course in Regenerative Medicine by ExomeLearning, Mexico City.

2022 Theoretical-Practical Course for the Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Natural Killer Cells, Dermic and Capillary Factors by the Cellular Therapy Institute, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

2022 Integration Course of Parenteral Nutrition (Suerotherapy) in Regenerative Medicine, Mexico City.

2014 Theoretical-Practical Course of Ozonotherapy in Cuernavaca, Morelos.

2011 Certification Course in Aesthetic Medicine and Antiaging, Board Certification Course, Level 1 and 2, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Miami, FL.

2006-2009 Medical Surgeon, Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Congresses

2022 International Congress on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.

2014 World Congress on Antiaging and Exhibition. A4M, American Academy of Antiaging Medicine, Mexico City.

2011 Congress of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Miami, Florida.

2010 Endoscopic Surgery Congress, Zamora, Michoacán.

2007 Neurology Congress, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

2007 Diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Work Experience

2011 - 2024 MER, Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapy Aesthetic Clinic. Azuna Medical Center, Cancun, Quintana Roo.

2007 - 2024 Formative Scientific Research

EDUCATION  

Medical doctor – Universidad CES, 2006-2011

Anesthesiology specialist – Universidad CES, 2014 – 2017  

Fellowship pain & palliative care – Universidad CES   2018-2019  

Training in skills for the detection and care of organ and tissue donor human tissue bank foundation Tissue Bank September 2021

Integrative medicine and homeopathic bases with emphasis on homotoxicology, - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana march 2023  

Workshop: Regenerative medicine in pain medicine guided by ultrasound – AULA academica latinoamerica, April 2024

Certified in Stem Cells Application by ISCCA.

ACCREDITATION    

Accredited doctor in interventional techniques for the pain management FEDELAT (Latin American Federation of Associations for the Study of Pain)  December 2022, Panama City  

Accredited international anesthesiologist Operation smile international. Feb 2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pain medicine & Anesthesiologist - INCODOL  2019 – present, Medellin: Responsabilities: Interventional pain management, with specialized technique guided by ULTRASOUND AND FLUOROSCOPY  / APPROACH WITH REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, GUIDED APPLICATIONS OF RICH PLASM PLATELET, PLATELET LISATE AND PROLOTHERAPY / Anesthesia and sedation at the operating room in median complexity cases, applying regional anesthesia, and perioperative pain management  

Anesthesiologist – Clinica CES  2017 – 2019, Medellin. Responsabilities: Attention of high complexity patients in operating room, emergency surgeries / Anesthesia for endovascular therapy (neurocardiovascular) /Anesthesia Teaching to residents and interns

Assigned teacher – CES university 2017 – Present, Medellin. Responsabilities: Teaching of interventional and conservative pain management to doctors coursing their  pain medicine fellowship at the hospital clinical practice /Teaching in High fidelity simulation scenarios in the university´s simulation center / Volunteer anesthesiologist (International accredited) 

Operation smile Foundation 2023 – Present. Responsabilities: Anesthesia in children with cleft lip and palate in remote rural populations of Colombia, most of them belongs to indigenous ethnic groups or in extremely poverty condition, and malnutrition.

Dr. med. Andrea Parafioriti is a specialist in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has performed over 900 surgeries. He trained for two years at the Di Ivo Pitanguy School of Plastic Surgery. He also specialized in minimally invasive gluteoplasty techniques in France with Dr. Francois Petit.

Dr. Parafioriti has taught future surgeons as a trainer in Palermo, Italy. He is known for his work with advanced protocols using mesenchymal stem cells in surgery and regenerative medicine. His focus on innovation and high standards sets him apart in his field.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Doctor, Registry with the Directorate General of Professions 
• Medical Doctor, Registry with the Ministry of Health: 
• Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 
• Certified and Recertified by the Mexican Board of Rehabilitation Medicine A.C.     
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Prof.Somsak Varakamin, MD, Dr.PH.

Educational Background

• Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Mahidol University
• Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
• Secondary education: Vajiravudh College, Amnuay Silpa, Triam Udom Suksa, Wathana Silpa

Work Experience 

• Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health
• Director of the National Family Planning Project, Ministry of Public Health
• Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences
• Director-General of the Department of Health
• Members of the House of Representatives
• senator
• Present - President of the Thai Cell Therapy Association

Awards 

• Ranked 1st in Thailand in the 8th grade of secondary school in the science stream.
• Outstanding Alumnus of Tulane University, USA
• Outstanding Researcher, National Research Council
• Doctor of Medicine (Honorary), Chulalongkorn University
• Knight Grand Cordon (KGE)
• Outstanding Public Relations Conch Award
• Inscribed in the Hall of Fame, Ministry of Public Health

Academic Works & Publications

• A Brief Look at Thailand’s National Family Planning Program
• health Problems in Thailand
• The Concept and Scope of Family Health
• Interaction between Family Planning and Health
• The postpartum Approach of family planning
• Follow – up Study of Vasectomy Case Performed by Physicians and Paramedic
• Model of Integrated Family Health and Family Planning Services for Rural Areas
• Pilot Study on the Training of Nurses for Postpartum Female Sterilization
• Pilot Study on the Training of Paramedics for mail Sterilization
• Abortion Study: Attitude of Medical Student and Physician Toward Abortion
• A Pilot Project to prevent Uncompleted Abortion Through Contraception Services
• A Report of the seminar on Recent Research on family Planning in Thailand
• Postpartum Tubal Ligation by Nurse- Midwives in Thailand : A file Trial Thailand
• Perception and Acceptability of Norplant Implants in Thailand
• Book: Water for Life ( in Thai)
• Book: Enzyme: The Key of Life (in Thai)
• Book: Food of The future (in Thai)
• Book: The Magic Magnesium (in Thai)
• Book: Beauty Secret ; The untold Story (in Thai)
• Book: Omega-3 Amazing Fish Oil (in Thai)
• Book: King of Herbs (in Thai)
• Book: Stem cell ; Hope for the Hopeless (in Thai)
• Book: Beta Glucan ; The World's Most Powerful Immune Booster Known to Man (in Thai)
• Book : Pomegranate (in Thai)
• Book : Jiaogulan (in Thai)

Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. From 1993 to 2019, he worked as Dirigente Primo Livello at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale” in Naples. During this time, he performed more than 15,000 surgeries in public healthcare and over 2,700 in international and private settings. His main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.

Dr. Cerra is now the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. He oversees centers in Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai, and leads research in regenerative medicine. He has managed international projects on stem cell therapy and medical devices for body contouring. Dr. Cerra has written over 60 scientific publications and has presented at 84 national and international congresses. He graduated with honors in Medicine and General Surgery from the University of Naples.

Education:  Azerbaijan Medical University, Pediatrics, 2003-2009, Pediatrician  Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Intern, 2009-2010, Anesthesiologistreanimatologist (Intensive Therapy) Work experience:  Liv Bona Dea International Hospital, Emergency Physician June 2019 – present  International SOS (GIM) / BP AGT Caspian Sea "Shah Deniz Bravo" Project, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, Field doctor February 2017-November 2019  Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency (AMADA), Azerbaijan, Baku, Doping Control Inspector June 2017  4th Islamic Solidarity Games, Azerbaijan, Baku, Medical consultant of Heydar Aliyev arena, May 2017  International SOS (GIM) / BP AGT Caspian Sea “Deepwater Gunashli” Project, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, Field Doctor January 2015 – January 2017  International SOS (GIM), Azerbaijan, Baku, site coordinator April 2014-December 2014  Doctor at the Central Neftchilar Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan, Reanimation and Intensive Therapy Department (trial period) April-September 2012  Premium Assist Insurance Company, Azerbaijan, Baku, Chief Medical Expert (Night shift) AprilSeptember 2012  Medical intern at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy in various institutions under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, August 2009- July 2010  Medi Club Clinic, Azerbaijan, Baku, Physician Assistant/Emergency paramedic August 2007 – July 2010 

EDUCATION

2013-2019

Siam University

Bachelor degree of Medicine

2021-2022

Thammasat University

Specialize training Radiology Thammasat Hospital

2023

American Board Of Regenerative Medicine

specialized in Regenerative Medicine

EXPERIENCE

2019-2020

Pranangklao hospital :

GP, Regional hosptial with capacity over 500 beds

2020 - 2021

Bangchak hospital

GP, Medium community hospital with capacity of 100 beds

2021 - 2022

Thammasat hospital

Resident in department of Radiology

2022 - now

Jomtien Hospital a BDMS hospital

Full time doctor in department of

Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien hospital

BDMS is the largest private hospital group in Thailand,

2022 - now

Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic

Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, I research and provide

expert consultations in Regenerative Medicine.

Professional Background

• Medical Education: Licensed Medical Doctor, UNAM School of Medicine, Mexico City.
• Advanced Studies: Degrees and diplomas in Business Administration, Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, and Aesthetic Medicine.
• Certifications and Workshops:
  • International Congress on Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy.
  • Congress on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.
  • Workshop on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.

Areas of Expertise

• Regenerative Medicine & Mesenchymal Stem Cell Applications.
• Neuroscience & Neuroanatomy.
• Functional and Aesthetic Medicine.

Education and Specialization

• Medical Degree: Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez, Colombia (2023).
• Master’s in Regenerative and Anti-Aging Aesthetic Medicine: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (2024).
• Certified Administrative Assistant: Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Colombia (2015).

Professional Experience

• Aesthetic Medicine Specialist: Clínica Menorca and Centros Único, Madrid, Spain (2023–2024).
• Medical Internship and Social Service: Cartagena de Indias, Colombia (2022–2023).
• Extensive Surgical Experience: Focused on patient safety in elective and emergency procedures.