Medical Advisory Board

Established in 2014, the Sharp Again Medical Advisory Board (MAB) is a diverse and esteemed group of medical professionals, collectively committed to advancing our mission through their expertise and collaborative efforts. Each member brings a unique perspective and skill set to the table, enriching the depth and breadth of our initiatives.

Led by a shared passion for improving brain health and combating Alzheimer’s disease, the MAB provides invaluable guidance and insight into the development and implementation of our programs and advocacy initiatives. They also share a commitment to the integrative approach to addressing illness and disease. They champion the idea that health coaches are critical partners in helping patients achieve their health goals, and complete the triad between practitioners, patients, and health coaches who can manage the relationship and help the patient comply with their doctor’s recommendations.

Together, the members of our MAB help steer the direction and impact of our nonprofit, ensuring that Sharp Again remains at the forefront of advancements in brain health research, education, and advocacy. They review new research and information as it is published to determine whether it bears on our comprehensive, holistic approach. Through their expertise and dedication, we are empowered to make meaningful strides towards our shared vision of a world where every individual can enjoy optimal brain health and well-being throughout their lifetime.

Sharp Again Medical Advisory Board Members:

	Dr. RajaShekhar Buddhavarapu, MD Dr. Buddhavarapu is a quadruple board-certified expert in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Pain & Palliative Care, and Integrative Medicine with over 15 years of experience. A recognized leader, he has directed geriatric and palliative care programs and currently serves as Medical Director at Greenwich Woods. Named a New York Super Doctor for six years and a Top Doctor for a decade, he is a passionate advocate for holistic, patient-centered care and a sought-after speaker on healthy aging and integrative medicine.
	Richard Carlton, MD, Integrative Physician Dr. Carlton treats cognitive impairment as well as traumatic brain injury as problems of metabolism (that is, the neurochemistry that drives brain function). Many of the doctor’s patients have responded robustly to the nutrients and herbs that address these metabolic problems, with some patients coming back from oblivion.
	Lisa Coburn, DDS As Director of Airway Dentistry for Rebis Health, Dr. Lisa Coburn has dedicated her career to the vital link between nasal breathing, sleep, and long-term brain health. Dr. Coburn’s mission is deeply personal: having seen her own mother succumb to early-onset Alzheimer’s, she now focuses on preventing cognitive decline by correcting tongue function and airway obstruction. By integrating the science of myofunctional health with restorative sleep, Dr. Coburn empowers her community to breathe better and protect their cognitive vitality naturally.
	Michael Gelb, DDS, MS A pioneer in AirwayCentric Dentistry, TMJ and the oral systemic connection. Dr. Gelb and his team help restore deep sleep and ideal oxygenation to promote optimal brain and cardiovascular health and reduce systemic inflammation.
	Howard Hindin, DDS An acknowledged pioneer in the relationship between dental issues and whole body health, Dr. Hindin is an advocate for the importance of collaborative care and the medical-dental connection. He is co-founder and president of the Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD), and the Foundation for Airway Health.
	Robert Kachko, ND Lac Dr. Kachko, President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and provider at NY Center for Integrative Medicine, offers his patients a truly holistic approach to healing. He works with his patients to understand the root cause of their chronic conditions and come up with a long-term, sustainable plan for healing.
	Gary Klingsberg, DO Dr. Gary A. Klingsberg is an osteopath and the Medical Director of the Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine.  He is Board Certified in Family Practice as well as Preventive, Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine’s goal is to keep patients healthy, youthful, vigorous and vibrant, in both mind and body.
	Shanhong Lu, MD Shanhong Lu, MD is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Over the past 20 years, based on genetic and environmental assessments, Dr. Lu has been solving numerous “untreatable” chronic complex illnesses by focusing on naturopathic detoxification support (with genomic guidance and practical environmental assessment), organic whole foods and a plant-based lifestyle, and reestablishing neuroendocrine immune homeostasis.
	Penelope McDonnell, ND Dr. Penelope McDonnell focuses on prevention as the primary strategy for maintaining health. Her treatment plans generally include a combination of natural medicines and specific lifestyle changes designed to bring balance to every system of the body. Dr. McDonnell is particularly interested in treating challenging health concerns such as cancer coping and recovery support, lifestyle nutrition planning, women’s health such as hormonal imbalance, fertility, and menopause.
	Ilene Naomi Rusk, PhD Following Dr. Rusk’s Functional Brain Health Check-Up, patients with early cognitive problems or those who wish to maximize their brain health are offered evidence-based personalized programs for neuroplasticity, emotional health and cognitive health. Bredesen-trained providers offer telemedicine and in-person Integrative Brain Health services including cognitive training, nutrition, functional and lifestyle medicine support and psychotherapy.
	Susanne Saltzman, MD Susanne Saltzman, MD practices Homeopathic and Functional Medicine in Hartsdale, New York. She has successfully treated thousands of children and adults for almost 30 years with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
	Allan Warshowsky, MD Dr. Warshowsky’s practice focuses on optimizing health through assessing and restoring balance in mind, body and spirit. By exploring and addressing chronic inflammation he has made a  significant impact on the health of those who are suffering and unwell.