Those who say it cannot be done should get out of the way of those doing itChinese Proverb
Dr. Riskin, MD is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Connect Health. He obtained his Bachelor of Sciences (BSc), Medical Doctorate (MD) and Family Medicine Residency at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Riskin completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona. Dr Riskin is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine and has completed additional training with A4M (anti-aging medicine) and Cell Surgical Network (Stem Cell therapy). While at UBC, he founded the non-profit student group, Alternative and Integrative Medical Society (AIMS), to create academic learning opportunities for students. Dr. Riskin currently practices functional and precision medicine at Connect Health as well as emergency medicine in the hospital setting.
His practice currently exclusively focuses on longevity medicine and improving healthspan. The ultimate goal is to be the strongest 95-year old possible – and starting that training today!
He is passionate about combining cutting edge early detection strategies with a personalized approach to optimizing healthspan, performance and longevity. Dr. Riskin empowers his patients to increase their resilience while ultimately enjoying happier, more productive lives. He has a keen interest in biohacking, regenerative medicine, stem cells, brain health, healthy aging, exercise and musculoskeletal health, wearable sensors, and molecular diagnostics including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and the microbiome.
Dr. Riskin cherishes time spent with his wife and four young children – the ultimate motivation for a youthful aging strategy!