Start Here: Longevity Guide
New to longevity medicine? Start here. What longevity medicine is, how care works at SSK Longevity in Newport Beach, where to begin based on your goals, and what to expect at your first visit.
The short answer
Longevity medicine is physician-led care focused on extending healthspan, the years you live in good health, by finding and treating the measurable drivers of decline, such as hormonal changes, metabolic dysfunction, poor sleep, and slow recovery. At SSK Longevity in Newport Beach, every patient starts with comprehensive lab work and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Sean Kelishadi, MD FACS, and every protocol is reviewed by clinical pharmacist Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D., before anything is dispensed.
Key takeaways
- Longevity medicine focuses on healthspan: feeling, performing, and functioning well for longer.
- Care at SSK Longevity is lab-first: no protocol is built without comprehensive lab work.
- Every plan is designed by a physician and reviewed by a pharmacist.
- Treatments can include hormone optimization, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, nutrient therapy, and aesthetics.
- SSK Longevity is a direct-pay practice located at 500 Superior Ave in Newport Beach.
Quick facts
| What it is | Physician-led, lab-driven care focused on extending healthspan |
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| First step | Comprehensive lab work and a one-on-one consultation |
| Led by | Dr. Sean Kelishadi, MD FACS, with pharmacist review by Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D. |
| Common focus areas | Hormones, weight and metabolism, energy, sleep, recovery, cognition, and skin |
| Insurance | Direct-pay practice. SSK Longevity does not bill insurance. |
| Where to ask about it locally | SSK Longevity, 500 Superior Ave, Suite 340, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · 949-515-7874 |
What is longevity medicine?
Longevity medicine aims to help you stay healthy, capable, and energetic for as long as possible. Rather than waiting for disease, it looks for early, measurable changes, such as declining hormones, rising insulin, poor sleep quality, or slow recovery, and addresses them with targeted, physician-supervised care.
It is grounded in conventional medicine and lab testing, and it is personalized. Two people with the same symptom, such as fatigue, may have entirely different drivers and need different plans.
How does care work at SSK Longevity?
- Labs first. Comprehensive lab work establishes your baseline and reveals the drivers behind your symptoms.
- Physician consultation. Dr. Sean Kelishadi reviews your labs and meets with you one-on-one.
- Pharmacist review. Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D. reviews every protocol for dosing, sourcing, and drug interactions.
- Ongoing monitoring. Follow-up labs and visits refine your plan over time.
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Where should I start?
Start with the goal or concern that matters most to you:
- Low energy or fatigue: Fatigue & Low Energy
- Weight or metabolism: Medical Weight Loss, Medical Weight Loss in Newport Beach, and Insulin Resistance
- Hormones: Hormone Optimization in Newport Beach, Low Testosterone, and Age-Related Hormone Changes
- Sleep: Sleep Optimization
- Recovery and joints: Poor Muscle Recovery and Joint Pain
- Focus and memory: Brain Fog
- Skin and aesthetics: Aging Skin
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What treatments are available?
Depending on your labs and goals, protocols may include:
- Hormone replacement therapy and testosterone therapy
- Medical weight loss, including GLP-1 medications
- Peptide therapy; see our Peptide Library
- Medical grade vitamins and nutrient therapy
- Aesthetic treatments for skin health
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What should I expect at my first visit?
Your first step is lab work, followed by a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Kelishadi to review your results, health history, medications, and goals. If treatment is appropriate, your protocol is designed and reviewed by our pharmacist before anything is dispensed. Many plans start with one focus area and expand over time as your labs and goals evolve.
Is longevity medicine safe?
Safety depends on how care is delivered. At SSK Longevity, every protocol is based on lab work, prescribed by a physician, and reviewed by a pharmacist for dosing and interactions. Some therapies, including certain peptides, are not FDA-approved for the uses discussed, and we are transparent about regulatory status during every consultation. Read our guide to peptide therapy safety.
How to get started
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Book a consultation
Contact us online or call 949-515-7874 to schedule.
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Complete lab work
Comprehensive labs establish your baseline and reveal the drivers behind your symptoms.
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Meet with Dr. Kelishadi
Review your results, history, and goals one-on-one.
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Start your personalized plan
Your protocol is reviewed by our pharmacist before anything is dispensed.
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Track and refine
Follow-up labs and visits adjust your plan as you progress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is longevity medicine?
How do I get started at SSK Longevity?
Do I need lab work?
Does SSK Longevity take insurance?
Is longevity medicine only for older adults?
Where is SSK Longevity located?
Dr. Sean Kelishadi is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon (MD FACS) and co-founder and medical director of SSK Longevity in Newport Beach. Every protocol at SSK Longevity is designed under his supervision and reviewed by Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D., before anything is dispensed.
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SSK Longevity500 Superior Ave, Suite 340
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-515-7874
This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All treatments require physician evaluation and may include comprehensive laboratory testing. Some therapies referenced are used in compounded form under physician supervision and are not FDA-approved for the indications described. Individual results are not guaranteed. SSK Longevity operates as a direct-pay practice and does not bill insurance.