about us
our mission
At MD Longevity Lab, we are revolutionizing healthcare by placing longevity and healthspan optimization at the forefront of medical care. Our mission is to empower individuals to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives through cutting-edge expertise in preventive and longevity medicine.
We bridge a critical gap in modern healthcare by offering comprehensive longevity assessments that prioritize prevention, early detection, and personalized strategies for healthspan optimization. Leveraging the latest advancements in technology and resources, we deliver the nuanced, individualized care that true wellness requires.
Despite remarkable progress in medicine, a fully integrated, preventive approach has often remained out of reach—until now. At MD Longevity Lab, we take the time to decode your unique health blueprint and create actionable strategies tailored specifically to your needs. Together, we’ll help you take charge of your health and unlock your potential for a vibrant, long-lasting life.
Meet DR. PATEL
Dr. Vikas Patel is a board-certified physician and proud U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate, expert care in both emergency and outpatient settings. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania, where he played collegiate soccer, Dr. Patel went on to attend medical school at New York Medical College on a prestigious Navy scholarship.
During his distinguished military career, Dr. Patel served as a General Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon, roles that honed his leadership and clinical skills. He completed his emergency medicine residency at the world-renowned Cook County Hospital in Chicago, a premier institution for medical training. With over 15 years of expertise in emergency medicine, Dr. Patel has skillfully managed a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, earning the trust and admiration of his patients and colleagues alike.
Dr. Patel is deeply passionate about longevity and wellness, blending cutting-edge medical knowledge with personalized care to help patients achieve their optimal healthspan. He is celebrated for his ability to simplify complex medical concepts, empowering patients to understand their health and make meaningful, lasting changes. His holistic approach to medicine and unwavering commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle inspire those he cares for.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Patel enjoys a variety of activities that reflect his dynamic personality. He’s an avid soccer player, skier, tennis enthusiast, weightlifter, and runner. A fan of Formula 1 racing and an ardent reader of sci-fi novels, Dr. Patel also has a deep passion for mental health advocacy and exploring the world through travel.
Above all, his greatest joy and inspiration come from his family—his wife and three children—who motivate him to live the principles of longevity, vitality, and wellness he so strongly believes in.
Meet the founders
vikas Patel, M.d. nisha patel, M.d. 
Vikas Patel, MD and Nisha Patel, MD bring over 40 years of combined expertise in healthcare. Their shared mission is to address a critical shortcoming in today’s medical landscape.
While modern medicine has made remarkable advances, it often neglects crucial preventive measures due to obstacles such as insurance limitations, time pressures, financial constraints, and restricted access to physicians. This reactive approach frequently delays intervention until it's too late, extending lifespan but diminishing healthspan—the quality of life during those years. Drs. Patel are determined to challenge this outdated model by championing a proactive, preventive strategy rooted in their deep knowledge of longevity.
Their passion for health, fitness, family, and living life to the fullest is not just professional—it’s personal. Drs. Vikas and Nisha Patel truly live by the principles they advocate, continuously working to align their own healthspan with their lifespan through dedication, commitment, and discipline. They are eager to share this approach with you, offering unwavering support on your journey to optimal health and longevity.
we have goals.
what are yours?
A big part of the longevity medicine is identifying goals specific to each patient. These vary across the board and there is no right or wrong answer. A meaningful life is unique to each of us. You will have individual goals and sometimes shared goals with your partner. Here are some of ours:
Live well in spite of life’s challenges
continue practicing the science and art of medicine
use our knowledge and expertise to help our family, friends, loved ones and patients
enjoy lifelong learning and growing
continue to travel and broaden our cultural experiences
instill good values and foster the growth of our children in hopes they become good human beings who value integrity, empathy, work ethic and health.
have the energy and physical capacity to take care of their children and their grandchildren
stay running/hiking/exercising/moving in some form for the duration of our lifespan
continue to grow and evolve together as a team in marriage, work, and friendship while maintaining our individuality
have our healthspan be equal to our lifespan
We shared our goals with you. What are some of your goals?
Hiking the Narrows, Zion National Park
Hike in Hvar, Croatia
Skiing in Park City, Utah with the family
Hiking at Volcano National Park, Big Island Hawaii
Half Marathon 13.1 miles at age 46
Half Marathon 13.1 miles at age 41
Family 1 mile and 5k
Family 5k
What our patients are saying
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"After reading the book Outlive I decided it was time to get serious about my health. I did some research and found MD longevity lab, which was exactly what I was looking for. Dr. Patel put me through all the testing and thankfully I have no major issues to worry about. I do need to improve my physical fitness and strength and he has guided me through that process."
J.C.
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"Dr. Patel is absolutely wonderful and thorough . The team here is great . Wonderful plan designed to give preventive measures and sustain a great quality of life! Definitely Medicine 3.0!"
-P.S.
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"I am so happy I made the decision to invest in the Elite Plan - the cost was worth absolutely worth it!!! From the objective data gained from the DEXA Full Body Scan and VO2 Max Treadmill Evaluation to the informed review and recommendations that Dr. Patel shared afterward, I felt like I had so much valuable information to enable changes that I’d like to make."
C.H.
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"Dr Patel and his team are professional and comprehensive. His recommendations are rooted in evidence. His plan was thorough, well thought out, and feasible. I look forward to continuing with the practice to achieve my best health."
-K.J.
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"MD Longevity Lab is the best investment that I could have ever done. I absolutely love this program and will be recommending to all my family and friends. Dr. Patel is AMAZING. Thank you!!"
-T.H.
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"If you are looking for personalized information on your aging process along with recommendations on how you can increase the likelihood of aging well, look no further. Period."
D.M.
visit md longevity lab
We are conveniently located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. All labs, biomarkers, VO2 max testing and consultations are performed at the lab. MD Longevity Lab has a full body DEXA machine on site. Full Body MRI is performed at a nearby specialty center.
1640 N. Arlington Heights Rd Suite 205 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
224-208-3720
info@mdlongevitylab.com
“It is health that is the real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver.”
Mahatma Gandhi