Healthspan MD

"I have just such a sense of well-being..."

Not just physical but also emotional and social and existential. A ripple effect through every part of life.

This is what happens when healthcare goes beyond the old paradigm of true well-being, not just treating symptoms.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Founded by former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE,

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

You can’t outrun your genetics.

We often see high-performing athletes, triathletes, and marathon runners who believe their level of fitness fully protects them from heart disease. While exercise is powerful and essential, it doesn’t tell the whole story. If underlying risk factors like genetics, cholesterol, or other cardiovascular issues are present, they can still pose a serious threat regardless of how fit you are.

Even those in peak physical condition may be overlooking root causes that need attention. True prevention goes beyond performance; it requires understanding what’s happening beneath the surface.

Don’t assume you’re in the clear just because you’re active. Know your risks. Test deeper. Address the root cause.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Our mission is simple: That no one should die of a heart attack, ever.

Founded by a former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

Being on the latest treatments does not mean a plan is working for you. It means you have access to the newest tools, not necessarily the right ones for your specific physiology.

This is the conversation missing from most healthcare visits. Not just what is available, but what is actually needed, and where the real opportunities for improvement are hiding in plain sight.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Founded by a former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

Most people think normal blood sugar means everything is fine.

But what if the real problem is hiding underneath?

This patient had “perfect” labs, normal A1C, normal fasting glucose, yet she was struggling with severe weight issues. When we looked deeper and tested insulin levels, the truth came out: her body was producing extremely high insulin.

That changed everything.

Once she understood the root cause, she focused on the right things. Sleep, movement, and metabolic health, and lost over 100 pounds.

Sometimes the answers aren’t in the standard tests. Sometimes you have to dig deeper to find what’s really driving the problem.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Our mission is simple: That no one should die of a heart attack, ever.

Founded by a former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

What if most heart attacks never had to happen?

According to research, over 90% of heart attacks and premature deaths could be prevented through simple, consistent lifestyle choices. Not extreme measures. Not complicated protocols. Just the fundamentals done well over time: regular movement, a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and sustainable daily habits.

In fact, even modest changes have been shown to reduce coronary heart disease risk by more than 80%.

This is the kind of evidence that reshapes how we think about prevention not as an afterthought, but as the most powerful form of care.

The question is no longer whether prevention works. It’s whether we’re ready to prioritize it.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Our mission is simple: That no one should die of a heart attack, ever.

Founded by a former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

Are you getting the most out of your strength training?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, strength training 2–3 days per week is essential but many people aren’t sure what that actually looks like in practice.

As a physical therapist, I often see patients going through the motions without fully understanding why they’re doing certain exercises or where they might be missing key opportunities for progress.

That’s where a more intentional, preventative approach can make all the difference, helping you train smarter, reduce injury risk, and build real, lasting strength.

If you’re unsure whether your current routine is working for you, it may be time to take a closer look.

HealthspanMD is the only premiere medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

Dr. Selen Courtney (featured in this video) is head of clinic operations and head of preventive physical therapy at HealthspanMD. Schedule a call and speak with our team if you’re interested in learning more.

Our mission is simple: That no one should die of a heart attack, ever.

HealthspanMD is founded by former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE.

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: [https://join.healthspanmd.com/](https://join.healthspanmd.com/book-call)

What if the real breakthrough in heart health isn’t what happens inside the cath lab, but how we keep people out of it in the first place?

After witnessing firsthand how the system failed a patient and his family, everything changed. The focus shifted from reacting to disease to preventing it before it takes everything.

This is the conversation we need to be having.

HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.
Our mission is simple: That no one should die of a heart attack, ever.

Founded by a former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/

The system still isn't built around keeping you well.

It's built around reacting after something goes wrong like a heart attack, a stent, or bypass…
Because that's what gets reimbursed.

Hospitals are bought by private equity.
Insurance companies pay for procedures, not getting you well.

This leaves your doctors trapped in 7-minute visits with nothing but a prescription pad.

It's not the doctors. It's the system.

What makes this unacceptable is that over 90% of heart attacks are preventable. Yet heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, and left with medications and a follow-up appointment six months from now, you’re not alone and you deserve more than that.

HealthspanMD members don't just get managed, and they aren’t treated like a number.
They get answers, a real plan and a team that is only incentivized by one thing: your results.

Founded by board-certified preventive cardiologist Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, HealthspanMD is the only premier medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your heart health, we invite you to speak with our team at HealthspanMD.

Learn more about becoming a member and schedule a call here: [https://join.healthspanmd.com/](https://join.healthspanmd.com/book-call)