Ali Zaidi

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States15 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Stanford and UCSF trained MD specializing in longevity.
  • Expert in translating longevity research into actionable health strategies.
  • Leader in clinical development for innovative gene therapies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare expert focused on longevity and ophthalmology with a strong background in clinical development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Clinical DevelopmentGene TherapyHealthcareClinical StrategyMedical OversightSurgeryOphthalmologyMachine LearningMedical ReviewTeachingScience Education

Other Skills

Clinical ResearchMedicineHospitalsClinical TrialsTreatmentHealthcare ManagementMedical EducationDiabetesBoard CertifiedMedical ImagingLifesciencesBiotechnologyScience

About

https://www.alizaidimd.com/ I’m (mostly) healthy and I want to stay that way. But after seeing how rushed and reactive primary care can be, I realized we rarely get answers on how to invest in our future health. That’s why I began digging into the longevity science: to find clear, actionable strategies for staying sharp, energized, and thriving as we age. As a Stanford, UCSF trained MD, I break down the latest research, translate studies into step-by-step protocols, and share what actually works—so you can take control of your healthspan, not just your next checkup. If you’re 40–60, feeling good, but want a plan for staying that way, join me. https://substack.com/@drzaidi Bite-sized longevity guides and myth-busting updates Practical testing and routine recommendations you won’t hear in a routine exam Real stories and protocols from people in our shoes Direct Q&As—because personalized, proactive health is possible Ready to invest in decades of thriving, not just surviving? Let’s connect and stay ahead together.

Experience

15 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
12 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Ali zaidi, md

Longevity Physician

Jul 2025Present · 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

Regenxbio inc.

Consultant, Clinical Development

Jul 2021Present · 4 yrs 9 mos · Remote

  • Clinical lead for long-term follow-up studies of gene therapy for neovascular AMD and diabetic retinopathy.
Clinical DevelopmentGene Therapy

Spect

Medical Director

Feb 2020Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Remote

  • Develop and communicate an innovative clinical and regulatory strategy across multiple disease states
  • Work with senior leadership to integrate the clinical strategy with the commercial and product roadmap
  • Provide medical oversight to strategic decision making
  • Represent Spect at customer and partner meetings, educating stakeholders on clinical utility and cost-effectiveness
Clinical StrategyMedical Oversight

Google

Consultant

Jan 2018Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mountain View

  • Collaborated with Google Brain in developing machine learning models for screening and diagnosing retinal diseases.
Machine LearningOphthalmology

Pacific eye associates

Retina surgeon

Mar 2014Present · 12 yrs 1 mo · san francisco bay area

SurgeryOphthalmology

Medical app journal

Reviewer

Jan 2013Jan 2014 · 1 yr

  • Review medical apps in ophthalmology
Medical ReviewOphthalmology

Retina-macula specialists

Retina Surgeon

Aug 2011Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Tacoma, WA

  • Treatment of diseases of the back of the eye.
  • Assisted with implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) and compliance with meaningful use
SurgeryOphthalmology

Casablanca american school

Teacher

Jan 2000Jun 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Taught science to 7th and 8th grade students
TeachingScience Education

Woosh!, palo altojune

College Coordinator

Jan 2000Sep 2000 · 8 mos

  • Recruitment

Education

Stanford University

BA — Human Biology

Jan 1996Jan 2000

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Ophthalmology residency - Scheie Eye Institute

Jan 2006Jan 2009

Cambridge Hospital

MD — Internship

Jan 2005Jan 2006

Medical School - University of California, San FranciscoSept

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Jan 2001Jan 2005

University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

MD

Jan 2001Jan 2005

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