Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE Founder of HealthspanMD, Longevity Expert, Board-Certified Preventive Cardiologist

My mission is simple: to ensure no one dies of a heart attack. Ever.

04/24/2026

Crash diets, fasting, or quick fixes might move the scale temporarily but they don’t build real, lasting health. Fitness takes time, consistency, and intention. And unlike weight, it’s not something you can “cheat” your way into.

According to the research, it may be one of the most powerful predictors of how long and how well you live.

VO₂ max is one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health. It gives us real insight into your cardiovascular fitness helping us reduce the risk of preventable disease, frailty, and even cognitive decline.

At HealthspanMD, we include VO₂ max testing because it is one of the most powerful ways to understand your current fitness and your future health.

• It is objective and precise, not just a guess or estimate.
• It measures how much oxygen your body can use during exercise
• This reflects how well your heart, lungs, and muscles are working together.
• Higher VO₂ max = lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death

This advanced test allows us to
• Identify where you are compared to optimal ranges for your age
• Personalize your exercise plan, especially your aerobic and zone training
• Track progress and adjust your plan to keep you improving

HealthspanMD is the only premiere 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 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)

In this episode, Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE delivers a powerful and thought-provoking talk on the real drivers of...
04/21/2026

In this episode, Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE delivers a powerful and thought-provoking talk on the real drivers of heart disease and why the current healthcare system often misses the mark. Moving beyond traditional medicine, he explores how stress, habits, leadership, and the pace of modern life quietly shape our long-term health. This episode challenges the idea that heart attacks are inevitable and instead presents a compelling case for prevention through a systems-based approach to healthspan.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/32vpLBHtY3k?si=5SoPQrwF437AdyZS or search Healthspan Podcast on popular podcast platforms.

04/15/2026

Insurance was designed to pay for sick care… Not health optimization, not prevention, not longevity.

In today’s system, a physician is rewarded for:
• Short visits
• Reactive decisions
• Treating disease after it shows up

They are not rewarded for:
• Time
• Deep prevention
• Advanced risk detection
• Ongoing coaching and accountability

That’s why truly exceptional care doesn’t live inside a strictly insurance-based model.
A membership model changes the equation:

• Time to think, measure, and plan
• Care focused on preventing disease, not chasing it
• A true partnership between doctor and patient

If you want healthcare that helps you stay well, not just manage illness, the model has to change.
This is what the future of healthcare looks like.

Heart disease doesn’t have to be an inevitable outcome. With the right data, we can move beyond guesswork and take a pro...
04/13/2026

Heart disease doesn’t have to be an inevitable outcome. With the right data, we can move beyond guesswork and take a proactive approach to prevention.

By identifying individual risk factors early, we empower better decisions, more precise care, and healthier, longer lives.

It’s time to shift from reactive treatment to data-driven prevention.

HealthspanMD is the only premiere 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 former Mayo Clinic Physician and board-certified preventive cardiologist Dr. 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)

04/12/2026

“Do your patients also maintain a relationship with a cardiologist that performs procedures as needed?”

The short answer is that it’s completely up to the individual.

But here’s how it typically works in the real world:

At HealthspanMD, our physicians work collaboratively with doctors all over the city and all over the country.

And most of the time, that collaboration works really well.

Because the roles are very different.

Conventional cardiologists are trained to do procedures.
That’s where they’re exceptional.
And it’s what the system is built around, procedures that are covered by insurance and designed to intervene when something has already gone wrong.

At HealthspanMD, we focus on the other side of the equation:
• Identifying risk early
• Finding and fixing root causes
• Reversing heart disease before it becomes a crisis
• Preventing heart attacks

So for many patients, it becomes a balance:
• They invest in optimization, prevention, and reversal with us…
• While also having a “just in case” relationship in place for acute care, emergencies, or procedures if they’re ever needed.

What we hear most often from members who do this is something like:
• You’ll see that doctor once a year
• It’s a quick, 7-minute visit
• They review your numbers and say, “Wow… what have you been doing?”

And that’s usually the extent of it because when you’re actually improving your health, there’s often not much for them to do.

But when something does need to be done… that’s where this really matters.

Dr. Hurst has spent over 30 years in medicine building relationships with top specialists across the country.

As he puts it:
“When I send my patients for a procedure, I’m sending them to people that I would have doing my procedure if I needed it.”

That includes leading experts at places like Mayo Clinic, Banner University, and trusted colleagues throughout the community.

So the referral isn’t random.

If you’re in Arizona, that network is a major advantage of being a HealthspanMD member.

And if you’re not?

We still help you build that same level of support locally, working with patients across the U.S. and Canada to connect them with high-quality physicians in their area.

This isn’t about choosing one approach over the other.

It’s about having the right strategy…
And the right people…

Before you ever need them.

HealthspanMD is the only premiere 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 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/book-call

In this episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with a member to explore wh...
04/10/2026

In this episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with a member to explore what it really takes to reverse chronic health issues through sustainable lifestyle changes. This conversation dives into weight loss, heart health, atrial fibrillation risk reduction, nutrition fundamentals, and how personalized strategies outperform generic advice like “eat less and move more.” You’ll hear how small, consistent changes in movement, protein intake, and daily habits can lead to dramatic improvements in blood pressure, triglycerides, body composition, and overall energy.

Our guest, Mr. David, shares his powerful health transformation after years of struggling with obesity, heart issues, and ineffective medical guidance. Following a triple bypass and ongoing arrhythmia concerns, Mr. David sought a better approach and found a personalized plan through HealthspanMD.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mi7kR4FNta4 or search Healthspan Podcast on popular podcast platforms.

If you have heart disease or a family history, these are the things I need you to know. When I started my career, I was ...
04/06/2026

If you have heart disease or a family history, these are the things I need you to know.

When I started my career, I was trained to treat heart attacks.

It took me years to realize I should have been focused on preventing them.

Here are 5 things I wish I told my patients when I first became a cardiologist.

HealthspanMD is the only premiere 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.

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)

04/03/2026

What if one of the strongest predictors of how long you live isn’t what you think?

In a study of over 120,000 people followed for 14 years, low fitness levels were associated with a dramatically higher risk of death outpacing even well-known factors like smoking, heart disease, and hypertension.

The takeaway is simple: your level of fitness matters more than most people realize.

Improving it isn’t just about performance or appearance, it’s about longevity.

It doesn’t matter what level you’re at.
Start from where you are.
Build consistently.
It will be the best investment you ever make.

At HealthspanMD, we include VO₂ max testing because it is one of the most powerful ways to understand your current fitness and your future health.

It is objective and precise, not just a guess or estimate.

It measures how much oxygen your body can use during exercise

This reflects how well your heart, lungs, and muscles are working together.

Higher VO₂ max = lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death

This advanced test allows us to
• Identify where you are compared to optimal ranges for your age
• Personalize your exercise plan, especially your aerobic and zone training
• Track progress and adjust your plan to keep you improving

HealthspanMD is the only premiere 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 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/book-call

03/29/2026

Are you doing everything right but still not getting the results you want? If your standard indicators, like CRP, don't show the answer, you may need to look for a pathogen floating in your system that's working against you.

In this most recent Healthspan Podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Du Mond a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning.

She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection.

Your oral health matters far more than you think!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zrpzzAtNG9k or search Healthspan Podcast into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon/Audible or any other major podcast streaming services.

03/27/2026

Saliva and immune tests help identify pathogens that can trigger inflammation and systemic disease, including the plaques found in vessels that are specific to cardiology. These bacteria not only cause issues but also weaken the vessel that protects it.

In this most recent Healthspan Podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Du Mond a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning.

She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection.

Your oral health matters far more than you think!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zrpzzAtNG9k or search Healthspan Podcast into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon/Audible or any other major podcast streaming services.

03/26/2026

Most women don’t realize heart disease, not breast cancer, is their #1 killer.

After menopause, risk rises. And symptoms are often subtle: fatigue, shortness of breath… not just chest pain.

For many women, the first sign isn’t a heart attack it’s a stroke or dementia.

But here’s the hopeful truth:
Heart and vascular disease are mostly preventable, and often reversible, with the right, proactive care.

If you’re a woman over 40, this is something to get clarity on.

HealthspanMD is the only premiere medical practice focused on reversing heart disease and helping you avoid a heart attack.

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

Go to join.HealthspanMD.com to learn more or speak with a New Patient Advisor about becoming a member.

03/25/2026

The gut biome and the oral biome are linked! Everything enters your body through your mouth. We swallow a liter of saliva every day. If the mouth is "off," the gut is "off", and if the gut is "off," it continues to affect your overall health!

In this most recent Healthspan Podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Du Mond a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning.

She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection.

Your oral health matters far more than you think!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zrpzzAtNG9k or search Healthspan Podcast into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon/Audible or any other major podcast streaming services.

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