The Dr Shawn Tierney Podcast #12 – Ahvie Herskowitz

The Dr Shawn Tierney Podcast #12 – Ahvie Herskowitz

In this episode of the Dr Shawn Tierney Podcast, Dr Shawn Tierney interviews Ahvie Herskowitz.

 

About Ahvie Herskowitz:

https://www.anataramedicine.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ahvieherskowitzmd/

 

With over four decades of experience in Medicine, Cardiology, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, and Pathology, Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz is one of most senior academic, anti-aging doctors in the US.

Dr. Herskowitz is a former Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Francisco (UCSF) and is Founder of Anatara Medicine, a multidisciplinary integrative center in San Francisco.

His training includes a medical degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, residencies in Anatomic Pathology and Internal Medicine, and fellowship training in Cardiology at The Johns Hopkins Medical Center. During his 12 years at Johns Hopkins, he was co-appointed in the Departments of Medicine and Molecular Immunology and Microbiology. His clinical responsibilities were complemented by directing a multidisciplinary NIH-sponsored research team in the study of molecular and immunological mechanisms of heart ischemia, transplantation, heart failure, myocarditis, and cardiac autoimmunity.

Dr. Herskowitz served as Director at the Ischemia Research and Education Foundation, working with over 100 leading heart surgery hospitals around the world, dedicated to reducing adverse outcomes during and after heart surgery. In 2001, he co-founded The Institute for OneWorld Health, the first non-profit pharmaceutical company in the United States, dedicated to developing new medicines for diseases of poverty in the developing world. Throughout his career, Dr. Herskowitz has been developing novel alternative approaches towards health.

He is the current President of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), one of the oldest and most respected Integrative Medical Societies in the USA; Chairman of the Board of Directors for iRND3, an organization that discovers new medicines for rare and neglected diseases and serves on the Board for Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRInstitute).

In 2010, he formed Anatara Medicine, based in San Francisco, to provide a world-class integrative medicine team approach towards prevention and treatment of immunologic, and difficult chronic diseases, such as cancer, chronic infections, and genetic disorders. As Founder of Anatara Medicine, he leads a team of dedicated staff and senior advisors advancing new approaches to personalized and proactive medicine based on the convergence of seven vital disciplines.

 

 

Dr Shawn Tierney links:

https://pacifichealwell.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@drshawntierney/

 

Dr Shawn Tierney Bio

 

Dr Shawn P. Tierney DC, RMSK, is a musculoskeletal sonologist and leader in the regenerative medicine field. He has a pioneer certificate from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine for the initial RMSK certification. He is an internationally recognized teacher of musculoskeletal ultrasound and human sono-anatomy. He has taught over 70 ultrasound cadaver courses and 30 diagnostic hands-on courses with MSKUS. He has taught as a recognized expert in Taiwan, Australia, Tasmania, Hong Kong, Mexico, Canada and in the United States. He is honored to have taught at Naval and Marine Bases as well as having taught VA physicians to perform stellate ganglion blocks.  He has taught at the American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

 

Dr. Tierney has done extensive work in sports medicine rehabilitation and nutrition during his entire career.  Dr. Tierney received his degree from The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where he was student body president. Prior to studying Chiropractic, Dr. Tierney was an environmental organic chemist at APPL Labs in California. Dr. Tierney was a personal trainer in 1988 and was ranked 3rd nationally as a natural body builder, having competed in 19 different bodybuilding competitions.  Dr. Tierney also won his age group in the top International Stand-Up Paddle Competition (The Pacific Paddle Games) twice. Dr. Tierney has treated members of the US Water Polo Team, the US Swim Team, the NBA, the NFL, the NHL, Professional Surfing, Professional Boxing, Professional UFC, Martial Arts, Professional Skateboarding, Professional Golfing, Olympic Volleyball, Professional Bodybuilding, Professional Dancers, Movie Stars, Professional Musicians, and most significantly Professional Stand-Up Paddle Board Athletes.