Episode 2: Dr. Paul Turek, & Dr. Neel Shah – Fertility Futurists Redefining Men’s Health and Reproductive Care

In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, internationally renowned Reproductive Urologist and men’s fertility expert Dr. Paul Turek, along with co-host Rob Clyde, a patient and producer, and Dr. Neel Shah, the CMO of Maven Clinic and an entrepreneurial innovator, explore key issues surrounding men’s health and fertility. Referred to as “fertility futurists” by Dr. Shah, the trio examines the significant disparities in men’s health, such as lower life expectancy and higher rates of certain health conditions compared to women. They emphasize the need for proactive healthcare, healthy lifestyle habits, and the pivotal role that men’s reproductive health plays in their overall well-being.

The conversation takes a bold approach as the group explores forward-thinking concepts. Dr. Turek and Dr. Shah dive into emerging trends, including the at-home semen analysis, and critically examine the role of AI in fertility treatments. They pose an intriguing question: Could semen analysis eventually become the male equivalent of the pap smear? They present a compelling case for Dr. Turek’s innovative idea that fertility is an essential marker for men’s overall health.

With a blend of humor and straightforwardness, the group discusses the challenges of engaging men in their own healthcare, stressing the need for better communication, education, and a more cohesive approach to men’s health. Their message is clear: Preventative care must be prioritized to detect health issues early, and men’s health needs should be a top focus within the healthcare system.

This episode is packed with groundbreaking insights that are a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of men’s health, fertility, and the innovations driving progress in care. Tune in for expert advice on optimizing both your health and fertility.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, the largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, and visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School, He is a globally recognized expert in designing solutions that improve health care, and is listed among the “40 smartest people in health care” by the Becker’s Hospital Review. His work to build equitable, trustworthy systems of care has been profiled by the New York Times, Good Morning America, and other outlets, and is featured in the documentaries “Color of Care,” produced by Oprah Winfrey, and “Aftershock,” which is currently streaming on Hulu.

Dr. Shah has written more than 50 peer-reviewed academic papers and contributed to four books, including as senior author of Understanding Value-Based Healthcare (McGraw-Hill), which Don Berwick has called “an instant classic” and Atul Gawande called “a masterful primer for all clinicians.” Prior to joining the Harvard faculty, Dr. Shah founded Costs of Care, an NGO that curates insights from clinicians and patients to help delivery systems provide better care. In 2017, he co-founded the March for Moms Association, a coalition of more than 20 leading organizations, to increase public and private investment in the wellbeing of mothers. Dr. Shah serves on the advisory board of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women’s Health Research.

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