How well a patient prepares for surgery, recovers from an injury, and maintains long-term musculoskeletal health depends on more than the procedure itself. It depends on the metabolic, nutritional, and hormonal health of the body doing the work. Dr. Reza Jazayeri, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, leads this consultative service as Director of Longevity at DOCS Health. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and his sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, training that informs his approach to performance and longevity medicine today.
About the Field
A whole-person evaluation around orthopedic care.
Performance and longevity medicine is a consultative discipline focused on the factors that surround orthopedic care: metabolic health, body composition, nutrition, sleep, and the modifiable elements of a patient’s general health.
It is a physician evaluation, not a product. It is a medical consultation that reviews your history, goals, and laboratory data. An individualized plan is discussed only when clinically appropriate, always in the context of your existing orthopedic treatment and coordinated with your care team.
Performance medicine is a proactive, preventive, and personalized model of care, organized around objective data and a coordinated team rather than a single, one-size-fits-all prescription.
Framework described in Joseph & Pojednic, Frontiers in Sports & Active Living (2023). Read the paper
Who This Is For
A consultation may be appropriate for patients who are:
Before surgery:
Preparing for an orthopedic procedure and want a structured perioperative metabolic optimization protocol.
During recovery:
Recovering from an orthopedic injury or operation.
When recovery stalls:
Experiencing a recovery that has been slower or more complicated than expected.
For long-term health:
Seeking to better understand the factors that contribute to recovery and lasting musculoskeletal health.
Published Research on Perioperative Nutrition
Dr. Reza Jazayeri coauthored a 2026 Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons review on nutritional optimization in spine surgery. It discusses nutritional screening, protein and amino acid support, vitamin D, and coordination among surgical and nutrition teams. View the review on PubMed.
The review emphasizes interpreting laboratory markers in context: albumin and prealbumin may be influenced by inflammation and should not be used alone to diagnose malnutrition. Nutritional assessment can also consider food intake, weight change, and physical function.
This evidence relates to perioperative nutrition. It does not establish the effectiveness of hormone treatment, peptide therapy, a commercial supplement, or a longevity program. For patient questions and the publication’s disclosure, see our perioperative nutrition guide.
Ng MK, Mastrokostas LE, Mastrokostas PG, Razi A, Monas A, Bou Monsef J, Razi AE, Jazayeri R. Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery: A Review of Its Implications for Postoperative Recovery and Outcomes. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2026;34(18):e2603-e2612. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-25-00757.
Labs & Biomarkers
Measuring what’s modifiable.
The consultation is built around objective laboratory data. These modifiable, actionable markers span your metabolic, nutritional, and hormonal health, and act as screening tools: a baseline for individualized recommendations rather than a single approach applied to everyone.
- Metabolic: Glucose, HbA1c, insulin sensitivity.
- Inflammatory: High-sensitivity CRP and related markers.
- Nutritional: Vitamin D, iron studies, key micronutrients.
- Hormonal: Relevant hormonal markers reviewed in context.
- Body composition: Lean mass and functional measures.
- Cardiovascular: Lipid panel and related cardiometabolic markers.
Related MOBOT framework (Metabolic Optimization Before Orthobiologic Therapies) – Fernandes & Rodeo, Sports Health (2026).
Objective Data
Measured, monitored, and reviewed.
Recommendations are grounded in objective data and an understood safety profile, not guesswork. Findings are interpreted with reference to OPEN (Orthopedic Peptide Evaluation Network), a registry of leading orthopedic surgeons critically evaluating safety metrics and clinical outcomes, in collaboration with Databiologics.
We can work with your recent labs. If you need testing, options include convenient local lab collection and, in most areas, a home or office visit.
Telehealth
Personalized care, available remotely.
Consultations, follow-ups, and ongoing care take place by secure video, making personalized treatment more accessible from home, with scheduling through DOCS Health.
How It Works
A clear, four-step path: labs first, then your consultation.
- Step 01 – Request a consultation: Reach out, and our team will contact you to get you started.
- Step 02 – Recent labs: We confirm you’ve completed labs within 6 weeks. If you haven’t, we can order them for you.
- Step 03 – Telehealth consult: Once labs are complete, you’re scheduled to meet your physician and review your history, labs, and goals.
- Step 04 – Coordinated plan: Any recommendations are individualized, documented, and made only when clinically appropriate.
For Referring Physicians
Built to complement your care, not replace it.
This consultation gives your patients a structured, physician-led review of the modifiable factors around their surgical or recovery course. You retain full visibility. The individualized plan is documented and shared with you, and care is coordinated with your team throughout.
Schedule
Book a consultation through DOCS Health.
New patients and referring physicians can reach the scheduling team directly.
DOCS Health – 8436 W. 3rd St, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Text: 424.347.8564 | Call: (310) 746-5918, M–F, 8–5
Disclaimer / Please Note
This page describes a medical consultation service only. It does not advertise, offer, or describe any specific medication or product.
All recommendations are individualized and made only when clinically appropriate following evaluation. Laboratory work is required prior to the consultation.
This service does not diagnose or treat any specific disease and is not a substitute for the care of your treating physician or surgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions About Performance & Longevity Medicine
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Patients preparing for orthopedic surgery, recovering from an injury or operation, experiencing a slower-than-expected recovery, or simply wanting to understand the factors that support long-term musculoskeletal health may benefit from a consultation.
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The consultation reviews a patient’s recent laboratory data, history, and goals. Recommendations are discussed only when clinically appropriate, and always in coordination with the patient’s existing orthopedic treatment plan.
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Yes. Recent labs, completed within six weeks, are required. Patients who do not have recent labs can have testing ordered through local lab collection or a home or office visit.
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Yes. For referring physicians, this consultation is designed to complement existing care, not replace it. Any individualized plan is documented and shared with the referring physician, and care is coordinated with the patient’s full treatment team throughout.
Why Choose Us For Performance & Longevity Medicine?
We focus on the modifiable factors that shape how well you recover and how you feel long-term. As Director of Longevity at DOCS Health, Dr. Jazayeri brings his orthopedic surgery background to a service built around your body’s actual data, not a generic plan.
Our approach uses your lab results to guide every recommendation, referencing OPEN (Orthopedic Peptide Evaluation Network), a registry of orthopedic surgeons evaluating safety and outcomes across the field.
Dr. Jazayeri’s protocols are designed to support lasting joint health, not just a single procedure. With a focus on coordination, your existing care team stays informed throughout.
Meet Dr. Reza Jazayeri
Dr. Reza Jazayeri specializes in sports medicine with expertise in shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries. A Southern California native, Dr. Jazayeri combines an engineering background with elite surgical training, completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the nationally ranked NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and a sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
After more than 15 years caring for patients within the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Jazayeri joined DOCS Health to expand a practice focused on personalized orthopedic and sports medicine care and surgical excellence. As Director of Longevity at DOCS Health, he leads the development and implementation of optimization protocols and regenerative medicine strategies designed to improve long-term musculoskeletal health and extend healthspan.
His published work includes a 2026 coauthored review of nutritional optimization in spine surgery in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. View Dr. Jazayeri’s research publications and training.
Doctor Jazayeri did a surgery on my left knee with amazing results, before I was in constant pain and right now I am feeling much much better. He is a comprehensive person and very professional doctor. I am very happy that there are professionals like Doctor Jazayeri he is very prepared human being. Thank you Dr. Jazayeri I know that everywhere that you go you will do amazing job and patients will be blessed that you help them like you helped me. Thank you for everything I am going to miss you.
Schedule Your Performance & Longevity Medicine Consultation Today
Whether you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from an injury, or focused on long-term musculoskeletal health, a proactive approach starts with understanding what’s modifiable. Schedule a consultation today, or speak with our team about coordinating a referral pathway for your patients.
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