Movers & Shakers

Day: May 3, 2026

Peter Attia — The Doctor Rewriting the Rules of Longevity

While much of medicine focuses on treating disease, Peter Attia is focused on something more ambitious: preventing it altogether. Biography and Career Path Attia trained as a physician and surgeon before moving into a more unconventional path. Early in his career, he became interested in metabolic health, nutrition, and performance optimization—areas often overlooked in traditional […]

Leana Wen — The Doctor Redefining Public Health Communication

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than facts, Leana Wen has emerged as one of the most effective communicators in American healthcare. Biography and Early Career Born in China and raised in the United States, Wen trained as an emergency physician and quickly moved into leadership roles. She previously served as the Health Commissioner […]

Marty Makary — The Surgeon Challenging Healthcare From the Inside

In a healthcare system often criticized for inefficiency, opacity, and rising costs, few voices have been as consistently provocative—and influential—as Marty Makary. A practicing surgeon, public policy researcher, and bestselling author, Makary has built a reputation as one of the most outspoken reformers in American medicine. Biography and Background Makary trained as a surgical oncologist […]