Get to Know Dr. Gibson
Dr. Gibson is integrative family medicine physician and certified physician executive with unique experience across academic medicine, hospital systems, private practice, corporate medicine, direct primary care and a trusted source of evidence based health and lifestyle information.
Clinical & Academic Experience
For over 30 years Dr. Gibson has trained hundreds of medical students and physicians at:
Siberian State Medical University
Medical University of South Carolina
Emory University
and helped thousands of patients return to health.
Education & Training
MD, PhD — Siberian State Medical University
Residency — Family Medicine, Duke University, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Siberian State Medical University
Fellowship — Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
CPE- Certified Physician Executive
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Longevity+MD™
Maria Gibson MD, PhD
9700 N. 91st St., Suite A-115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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E-mail: info@longevityplusmd.com
Phone: (480) 788-8348
Fax: 316-333-7042
Web: www.longevityplusmd.com
What is Longevity Medicine?
Longevity medicine, also known as anti-aging medicine or preventive medicine, is a medical practice that focuses on promoting healthy aging and extending both the quantity and quality of life. It takes a proactive and holistic approach to healthcare, aiming to prevent age-related diseases, slow down the aging process, and optimize overall well-being.
Longevity medicine recognizes that aging is a complex process influenced by numerous factors, including genetics, lifestyle, environment, and individual health history. It combines the principles of traditional medicine with advancements in scientific research to develop personalized treatment plans and strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs.
The core principles of longevity medicine involve identifying and addressing the underlying causes of age-related decline rather than merely treating symptoms. It emphasizes early detection and intervention, with a focus on preventive measures and lifestyle modifications. By optimizing factors such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, hormone balance, and sleep patterns, longevity medicine aims to enhance overall health, vitality, and resilience, ultimately extending the healthy lifespan.
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Longevity medicine practitioners employ a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with specialists from various fields such as nutrition, exercise physiology, genetics, and psychology. They utilize advanced diagnostic tests, biomarker analysis, and genetic profiling to assess individual health risks and develop personalized treatment plans. These plans may include recommendations for dietary modifications, exercise regimens, supplementation, hormone optimization, and other interventions tailored to address specific health concerns and promote healthy aging.
Research and science -focused practices are fundamental to longevity medicine with patient education and empowerment as are key components. Longevity medicine encourages to take an active role in their own health, make informed decisions, and adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
Overall, longevity medicine seeks to go beyond the traditional disease-centered model of healthcare and shift towards a proactive, preventive, and personalized approach that aims to optimize health, well-being, and longevity.
By addressing the root causes of aging and age-related diseases, longevity medicine holds the promise of enhancing both the quantity and quality of life as individuals age.
It’s not a secret that we as patients, now equipped with unlimited online resources, want to play an active role in our health journey. Studies showed that our general doctor's advice, “eat healthy and exercise”, given during the brief visits, does not work. We are different and have our individual risk factors, resources, weaknesses, and health conditions and need expert-level, compassionate guidance. That’s why starting in 2015, I developed a program guiding patients on science-based life-style changes, based on the individual assessments, incorporating integrative medicine resources, patient’s empowerment strategies and multidisciplinary approach.
By establishing Longevity+MD™, I intend to fill a crucial gap in the healthcare system, providing personalized, proactive, and integrative guidance focused on longevity and overall well-being for those who are healthy and those who suffer from chronic medical problems.
In Longevity+MD™ I join my patients in their healthcare journey, wherever they are, by giving them my knowledge of primary care and integrative medicine as well as three decades of experience to guide them through their individual challenges, optimizing their healthcare, and mitigating their individual risks.
By addressing the root causes of aging and age-related diseases, I would like to empower my patients to make informed decisions and take charge of their health.
How longevity medicine is different from Primary care?
Longevity medicine and primary care overlap, as they both offer medical services to advance health and well-being. However, there are several key differences:
1. Focus:
Primary care
focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services for individuals of all ages, addressing acute and chronic illnesses, and managing a wide range of health concerns.
Longevity medicine
specifically emphasizes healthy aging, disease prevention, and optimizing overall well-being in order to extend both the quantity and quality of life.
2. Preventive vs. Reactive:
Primary care
often operates in a reactive manner, where healthcare providers primarily address health issues as they arise and provide treatments accordingly.
Longevity medicine
takes a proactive and preventive approach. It aims to identify and address the underlying causes of age-related decline early on, before they manifest as diseases or health conditions. By focusing on prevention and lifestyle modifications, longevity medicine seeks to minimize the risk of developing age-related diseases and slow down the aging process.
3. Holistic Approach:
Primary care
typically addresses individual health concerns on a case-by-case basis,
Longevity medicine
takes a more holistic view of health. It considers the interconnectedness of various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and hormonal balance, in determining overall health and aging. Longevity medicine practitioners often take a broader approach by addressing multiple aspects of an individual's health and well-being to optimize long-term outcomes.
4. Personalization:
Longevity medicine
places a strong emphasis on personalized medicine. It recognizes that each individual is unique and may have different genetic predispositions, health histories, lifestyles, and goals. Longevity medicine practitioners use advanced diagnostic tests, biomarker analysis, and genetic profiling to assess individual risks and develop tailored treatment plans. Primary care, while also considering individual characteristics, may have a more generalized approach due to the broader population it serves.
5. Collaboration and Specialization:
Primary care
providers may address a wide range of health issues themselves or refer patients to specialists and other providers as needed.
Longevity medicine
often involves collaboration with specialists from various fields, such as nutrition, exercise physiology, genetics, and psychology. This multidisciplinary approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's health and the development of integrated treatment plans.
