Our Clinical Philosophy
We built SSK Longevity on a simple premise: longevity medicine should be held to the same clinical standard as any other medical discipline. That means evidence-graded protocols, physician oversight, pharmacist review, and individualized care — every time, for every patient.
A standard most clinics don't hold themselves to.
Every decision at SSK Longevity flows through four principles. They are not marketing language — they are the operational standard that governs what we recommend, how we dose, and who reviews your care.
Every compound, dose, and protocol at SSK Longevity is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We do not offer treatments because they are trending — we offer them because the evidence supports their use. Where data is limited, we say so explicitly.
Dr. Sean Kelishadi, MD FACS reviews every protocol before it is recommended. His background as a board-certified plastic surgeon means he understands tissue, healing, and systemic risk at a level most longevity providers cannot match.
Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D. reviews every patient medication list before any protocol begins. Drug interactions, contraindications, and dosing precision are her domain. This dual-layer clinical review is standard at SSK — not an add-on.
No two patients receive the same protocol. We review your labs, health history, medications, and goals before making any recommendations. Longevity medicine done right is personal — built around your biology, not a template.
Why the standard matters.
The longevity space is crowded with clinics that move fast and skip the clinical rigor. Peptides are prescribed without drug interaction reviews. Hormone protocols are templated rather than individualized. Lab work is optional, not required.
We built SSK Longevity as an explicit rejection of that model. Every patient who comes through our doors receives the same clinical attention — not because it is required by law, but because it is the right way to practice medicine.
Dr. Kelishadi's surgical background informs everything. A board-certified plastic surgeon understands pharmacology, tissue response, and systemic risk in ways that extend directly into longevity medicine. That perspective, combined with Sherry's clinical pharmacy expertise, creates a review process that most longevity clinics simply cannot replicate.
The result is a practice where patients feel genuinely understood — and where the protocols we recommend are ones we would recommend to our own families.
The people behind the philosophy.
Where our philosophy meets practice.
Every treatment we offer flows from the four pillars above. Explore our three clinical pillars and the full peptide library — all reviewed and dosed by our team.
Longevity Medicine
Comprehensive medical approach to optimizing hormones, metabolism, and cellular health. Focused on long term performance, energy, and disease prevention.
Regenerative Aesthetics
Advanced aesthetic treatments guided by surgical level understanding of tissue, healing, and long term skin health. Designed to improve outcomes beyond traditional medspa approaches.
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Performance & Recovery
Peptide driven protocols designed to accelerate recovery, improve performance, and support tissue repair. Built for injury recovery, athletic output, and long term resilience.
Peptide Library
40+ physician-reviewed peptide profiles. Each entry covers mechanism, evidence grade, dosing considerations, and clinical commentary from Dr. Kelishadi and Sherry.
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SSK Longevity is a physician-led longevity clinic in Newport Beach, California operating under a clinical standard that prioritizes evidence, oversight, and individualized care. Founded by Dr. Sean Kelishadi, MD FACS and Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D., our practice applies the same rigor to peptide therapy, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine that surgical medicine demands.
We serve patients throughout Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Orange County with protocols that are reviewed, dosed, and monitored by our clinical team — not delegated to a wellness coordinator or automated by a quiz. To learn more about our approach or schedule a consultation, call 949-515-7874 or book online.