June 10 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, the purple carpet rolled out. The evening began with a celebration with our community as the sun set over the Mediterranean. As part of the night's program, 25 physicians from around the world crossed the stage, officially recognized as The Certified Longevitydocs™ Class of 2026, joining a global movement of doctors redefining what it means to practice medicine.

This is a threshold. These doctors completed over 100 hours of coursework in diagnostics, biomarkers, hormones, peptides, nutrition, exercise science, sleep, and cognitive health to earn a credential that positions them as leaders in longevity medicine, a discipline that is reshaping patient expectations and clinical practice worldwide. Celebrate the growing ranks of physicians who are translating longevity science into clinical reality, and join us in the next cohort.

Meet the Certified longevitydocs™ Class of 2026

From emergency medicine to dermatology, from primary care in India to cardiology in New York, these physicians represent the breadth and depth of longevity medicine practice. Every specialty. Every continent. Every single one committed to extending healthspanl

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  Dr. Naishohn Arfai, MD Emergency Medicine Miami, FL, USA An emergency medicine physician extending acute care into longevity and wellness.
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  Dr. Anna Chromcová, MD General Practice Praha, Czech Republic A general practitioner integrating longevity principles into everyday primary care.
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  Dr. Vanessa Dablemont, MD General Practice Brussels, Belgium A general practitioner combining integrative and longevity medicine in Belgium.
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  Dr. Divya Banna, MD Emergency Medicine Visakhapatnam, India A critical care medicine physician extending her practice into longevity and preventive care.
  
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  Dr. Dorothy Contigulia-Akcan, MD Family Medicine Malta A family medicine physician delivering longevity-centered primary care in Malta.
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  Dr. Michal Daniel, MD General Practice Stockholm, Sweden A general practitioner bringing longevity medicine to his practice in Stockholm.
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  Dr. Jonathan Bastian, MD Emergency Medicine Calgary, Alberta, Canada An emergency medicine physician bridging acute care and longevity medicine.
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  Dr. Geanina Oana Costea, MD Psychiatry Providence, RI, USA A psychiatrist bringing brain health and longevity together in her practice.
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  Dr. Chantal Farra, MD Medical Genetics & Genomics Doha, Qatar A medical geneticist applying genomics and precision medicine to healthy aging.
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  Dr. Naana Boakye, MD Dermatology Hooksack, NJ, USA A dermatologist integrating skin health with longevity medicine.
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  Dr. Joseph J. Currier, MD Emergency Medicine Edgartown, MA, USA An emergency medicine physician applying acute-care expertise to longevity medicine.
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  Dr. Mayoni Gooneratne, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology London, UK An OBGYN advancing women's longevity and regenerative health in the UK.
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  Dr. Johan Hedegau, MD General Practice Stockholm, Sweden A general practitioner building longevity-focused care in Sweden.
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  Dr. Jila Senemar Meyer, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology Dallas, TX An OBGYN focused on women's health and longevity across the lifespan.
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  Dr. Charlotte Sadler, MD Emergency Medicine, Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine San Diego, CA, USA An emergency medicine physician bringing acute-care precision to longevity medicine.
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  Dr. Ladi Ilkhani, MD Internal Medicine Red Bank, NJ, USA A direct primary care physician focused on longevity and wellness.
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  Dr. Emeline Opoku, MD General Practice Accra, Ghana A general practitioner advancing longevity medicine in Accra, Ghana.
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  Dr. Paul Skomra, MD Family Medicine West Palm Beach, FL, USA A family medicine physician bringing longevity care to South Florida.
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  Dr. Daniel Kessler, DO Family Medicine Fernandina Beach, FL, USA A family medicine physician practicing whole-person, longevity-focused care.
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  Dr. Jorge Perez, MD Cardiology, Internal Medicine Miami, FL, USA A cardiologist and internist applying longevity medicine to cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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  Dr. Ken Winnard, MD Internal Medicine Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA An internal medicine physician advancing personalized longevity and preventive care.
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  Dr. Angella Koncarevic, MD Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine Chicago, IL, USA An anesthesiologist and pain physician bringing a longevity lens to pain and recovery.
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  Dr. Simar Kaur Randhawa, MD Cardiology, Internal Medicine New York, NY, USA A cardiologist and internist applying longevity medicine to heart health and prevention.
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  Dr. Sumita Jain, MD Family Medicine Indiana, USA Innovative and dynamic executive physician with 10 years of clinical experience in primary care.
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  Dr. Varshini Reddy, MD Dermatology Telangana, India A dermatologist bringing comprehensive skincare experiences to longevity medicine.

The Longevity Medicine Moment

Longevity medicine is no longer emerging. It has arrived and here to stay. Patients across every continent are asking doctors about biomarkers, peptides, hormonally-optimized care, and strategies for extending healthspan. The doctors being recognized tonight are the physicians who answered that call.

The Certified longevitydocs™ (CLD) program is designed specifically for licensed MDs, DOs, and MBBS physicians who want clinical training in this discipline. Not a rebranded functional medicine program. Not an add-on module to a legacy certification. A purpose-built curriculum, 100+ hours, physician-only enrollment, taught by leading longevity clinicians and researchers.

The result: physicians who can confidently order advanced biomarkers, interpret metabolic patterns over time, prescribe evidence-based interventions, and build longevity-centered practices that generate loyalty, referrals, and measurable health outcomes.

Exploring longevity medicine certification? A Comprehensive guide to the top programs

Compare the leading longevity medicine certifications—A4M, IFM, GCLS, and ACLM—learn what makes a certification worth your time, and discover why the Certified longevitydocs™ credential stands apart. 

The best longevity medicine certification for physicians is one that combines rigorous science, clinical protocols and mastery you can use immediately, and a network of peers practicing at the same level. The Certified longevitydocs™ (CLD) program checks all three boxes as the world's first credential built exclusively for the emerging discipline of longevity medicine.

Longevity medicine is no longer a niche interest. Patients are asking about biological age testing, peptide therapies, and healthspan optimization. Physicians who can deliver evidence-based answers are building thriving practices. But not every certification program is created equal.

Here we compare the leading longevity medicine certifications available in 2026 and explain why the CLD credential is designed to set you apart.

What Is the Certified longevitydocs™ (CLD) Program?

The Certified longevitydocs™ (CLD) credential is the world's first physician certification dedicated exclusively to longevity medicine. Built for licensed MDs, DOs, and MBBS physicians, the program is designed to be completed in 6 to 9 months alongside an active clinical practice.

The CLD curriculum covers biomarker diagnostics, metabolic health, cellular biology, regenerative protocols, peptide therapeutics, the exposome, AI-augmented practice, and the clinical application of longevity science across organ systems. Every element is accountable to evidence. The program is cohort-based and delivered through the longevitydocs™ platform, where you'll access 100+ hours of content, live sessions with faculty, case discussions, and Hippo, your personal AI assistant grounded in longevity science.

Unlike conventional medical education, the CLD is built for clinical application from month one. You learn diagnostics, you apply them. You master protocols, you implement them. You build relationships with peers, you refer to them. This is education designed for physicians who want to transform their practice Monday morning, not years from now.

What the the Certified longevitydocs™ (CLD) Program Delivers

This graduating cohort earned far more than a credential. They gained access to a proprietary learning platform grounded in longevity science. They worked with Hippo, an AI learning assistant built on the CLD curriculum, designed to help them answer patient questions faster and more confidently. They joined a global peer network of 100+ physicians across 50+ countries—physicians they can refer to, collaborate with, and learn from as the field evolves.

Most importantly: they learned longevity medicine the way it's meant to be practiced. With full curriculum access from day one. No gating modules. No waiting periods. No in-person attendance requirements. Asynchronous, flexible coursework that fits around a busy clinical practice. Physician-only enrollment ensuring the content remains rigorous and clinically relevant.

Why Leading Physicians Are Joining the CLD Program

Enhance Clinical Expertise. Master diagnostics, omics, and cutting-edge therapeutic frameworks to deliver personalized longevity care that goes beyond disease treatment to build healthspan.

Gain Credibility & Growth. Earn a globally respected credential to increase your influence, expand your practice, and unlock new professional opportunities in the fastest-growing area of medicine.

Build or Transform Your Practice. Access the tools, support, and clinical foundation to launch or evolve a longevity-focused clinic with confidence, knowing you have a network of peers and faculty supporting you.

Learn from World-Class Leaders. Train with a global faculty shaping the science of aging, regenerative therapies, and translational research. Faculty include board-certified specialists across every major medical discipline.

Who Teaches : The CLD Faculty

The Certified longevitydocs.™ (CLD) program is taught by world-leading physicians defining longevity medicine. The faculty includes Dr. Alan Katz, Dr. Cynthia Keller, Dr. Darshan Shah, Dr. Saranya Wyles, Dr. Frank Lipman, Dr. Giovanni Campanile, Dr. Matt Dawson, Dr. Jay Luthar, Dr. David Lipman, Dr. Melissa Loseke, Dr. Steven AR Murphy, Dr. Stephan Stefanovic, and Dr. Neil Paluvin—each bringing decades of clinical expertise, research credentials, and real-world practice innovation to your education.

These physicians combine rigorous science with translational clinical practice. They teach from experience: running advanced diagnostic labs, leading regenerative medicine centers, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and caring for thousands of patients using longevity medicine protocols. You learn not from theory, but from physicians already building the future of the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enroll in the CLD program?
The CLD is open exclusively to licensed MDs, DOs, or MBBS physicians. It is designed for practicing physicians across all specialties—dermatology, cardiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, and beyond—who want to integrate longevity medicine into their clinical practice.

How long does the CLD program take to complete?
The program is cohort-based and designed to be completed in 6 to 9 months with flexible, asynchronous coursework. Dr. Boakye completed it in six months while running a full dermatology practice. The pace is yours to set.

What does the CLD curriculum cover?
The program includes biomarker diagnostics, metabolic health, cellular biology, regenerative protocols, peptide therapeutics, the exposome, and the clinical application of longevity science across organ systems—giving you a complete framework for proactive, healthspan-focused care.

Is the CLD a board certification?
The CLD is a professional credential, not a traditional board certification. It is the world's first credential dedicated specifically to the discipline of longevity medicine, developed by longevitydocs™ for its global physician community.

How do I enroll in the next cohort?
Visit longevitydocs.org/pages/certification to learn more and apply for the next cohort opening soon.

The longevitydocs™ Movement

Three years ago, the longevitydocs™ community was nine physicians in a WhatsApp group. Today, over 1,000 physicians across 68 countries have joined. The Certified longevitydocs™ program is scaling. The credential is becoming recognized. Experienced physicians—the ones with deep clinical credibility, the ones who've spent decades in traditional medicine—are stepping into longevity as their next chapter. At Cannes, we celebrate this moment and our community for making it possible.

Is the CLD Program Right for You?

If you're a licensed physician considering the program, Dr. Currier's advice is direct: "If you are interested in longevity medicine and want to join a vibrant, motivated community of like-minded physicians, this is the place for you."

But the program isn't for everyone. It requires commitment: 6–9 months of cohort-based learning alongside clinical practice. It demands intellectual rigor. It expects you to evolve how you practice medicine.

For a deeper dive into the Certified longevitydocs™ program, the curriculum, how it compares to other longevity certifications, and what graduates report about their practice transformation, explore the full CLD guide.

But if you're an experienced physician feeling what Dr. Currier felt—that call to practice prevention, to work with whole-person health, to be part of a community defining the future of medicine—the question isn't whether you're ready. It's whether medicine is ready for what you'll become.

Join the Next CERTIFIED LONGEVITYDOCS™ (CLD) Cohort

The path forward is clear: visit the certification page to review the full curriculum and program details, submit your application, join your cohort, and complete the program in 6 to 9 months to earn your CLD credential.

Longevity medicine is already here. Your patients are already asking for it. The question is: are you ready to lead?