Top Earners in Longevity Medicine
| Rank | Name | Est. Net Worth | Primary Revenue | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Mehmet Oz | $100-300M | TV, Sharecare, Politics | View |
| 2 | Dr. Mark Hyman | $20-40M+ | Function Health ($2.5B), Books | View |
| 3 | Andrew Huberman | ~$15M | #1 Health Podcast, Stanford | View |
| 4 | Peter Attia | $5-10M | Outlive (3M copies), Early Medical | View |
| 5 | David Sinclair | $10-20M | Harvard, Lifespan Book, Biotech | Coming Soon |
| 6 | Steven Gundry | $10-15M | Gundry MD Supplements, Books | Coming Soon |
| 7 | Rhonda Patrick | $3-5M | FoundMyFitness, Premium Reports | Coming Soon |
How Longevity Doctors Monetize Expertise
Understanding how physicians build wealth beyond clinical practice reveals patterns any healthcare entrepreneur can learn from. The longevity clinic membership model represents just one approach.
The Podcast-to-Empire Pipeline
Andrew Huberman transformed a Stanford professorship into the world’s #1 health podcast. Peter Attia’s “The Drive” accumulated 100+ million downloads before his book made him a household name. The formula: long-form, science-backed content that builds authority, then monetize through sponsorships, premium tiers, and brand partnerships.
Concierge Medicine
Premium practices like Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center and Peter Attia’s Early Medical charge $15,000-50,000+ annually. Biograph, where Attia serves as CMO, offers membership tiers up to $14,500/year.
Health Tech Equity
Mark Hyman’s Function Health stake (CMO at $2.5B valuation) demonstrates how physician credibility unlocks startup equity worth tens of millions.
Supplement Companies
Steven Gundry (Gundry MD), Daniel Amen (BrainMD), and many others have built substantial wealth through private-label supplements with high margins and recurring revenue.
Controversies in Functional Medicine
The wealth accumulation of physician-influencers has attracted scrutiny:
- Supplement promotion: Huberman faced criticism for promoting “poorly regulated” supplements through sponsors
- Credential questions: Attia never completed residency; Huberman’s lab activity has been questioned
- Conflicts of interest: Dr. Oz’s CMS nomination revealed healthcare holdings; Hyman’s Function Health stake creates potential conflicts
- Scientific accuracy: Critics argue physician-influencers sometimes extrapolate animal studies or cherry-pick research
Individual Profiles
Published
- Dr. Oz ($100-300M) – TV empire to Trump’s Medicare pick
- Dr. Mark Hyman ($20-40M+) – Functional medicine pioneer, Function Health CMO
- Andrew Huberman (~$15M) – Stanford neuroscientist, #1 health podcast
- Peter Attia ($5-10M) – Outlive author, Early Medical founder
Coming Soon
David Sinclair, Steven Gundry, Rhonda Patrick, Casey Means, Jason Fung, Daniel Amen, David Perlmutter, William Li