Doctor & Longevity Medicine Net Worth Rankings (2026)

By HealthyGuru Staff | Updated January 2026

How board-certified physicians built multi-million dollar wellness empires—while keeping their medical credentials.

The Physician-Entrepreneur Phenomenon

A new breed of doctor has emerged: clinicians who combine medical credentials with media savvy, building personal brands that rival celebrity influencers. These physician-entrepreneurs leverage their MDs and board certifications for credibility while generating wealth through books, podcasts, supplements, and premium practices that go far beyond traditional medicine.

This hub tracks net worth for doctors and longevity medicine practitioners. Unlike wellness influencers without medical training, these figures can prescribe, diagnose, and cite clinical experience. That credibility commands premium pricing—and creates different risk profiles when their advice proves controversial.

Return to the Master Health Guru Net Worth Index for complete rankings across all categories.

Top-Earning Physician-Entrepreneurs

Name Specialty Est. Net Worth Primary Revenue Profile
Daniel Amen, MD Psychiatry $50-100M Amen Clinics, 40+ books, PBS View →
Mark Hyman, MD Functional Medicine $30-50M Cleveland Clinic, books, Function Health View →
Peter Attia, MD Longevity Medicine $20-40M Early Warning Labs, Outlive, podcast View →
Steven Gundry, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery (former) $8-70M Gundry MD supplements, Plant Paradox View →
David Perlmutter, MD Neurology $5-15M Grain Brain, supplements View →
Jason Fung, MD Nephrology $5-10M The Fasting Method, Obesity Code View →
Casey Means, MD Stanford (inactive license) $5M Levels Health equity, Good Energy View →
Sara Gottfried, MD OB/GYN, Integrative $3-8M The Hormone Cure, programs View →
Robert Lustig, MD Pediatric Endocrinology $3-5M UCSF Emeritus, books, advisory View →
Gabrielle Lyon, DO Family Medicine/Geriatrics $2-5M Strong Medical, Forever Strong View →

How Physician-Entrepreneurs Make Money

Unlike pure content creators, physicians have unique monetization options—but also constraints. Here’s how doctors in this category build wealth:

Concierge Medicine

Premium practices like Peter Attia’s Early Warning Labs and Gabrielle Lyon’s Strong Medical charge $5,000-25,000+ annually for comprehensive care. Patients pay out-of-pocket for access, advanced testing, and personalized protocols unavailable through insurance-based medicine. Learn more in our Concierge Medicine Pricing Guide.

Health Tech Equity

Casey Means co-founded Levels Health (valued at $300M). Mark Hyman invested early in Function Health. Physicians with clinical credibility attract startup partnerships that trade advisory roles for equity stakes. See the Health Tech Founder Playbook.

Bestselling Books

Medical credentials help books reach bestseller lists. Steven Gundry’s “Plant Paradox,” David Perlmutter’s “Grain Brain,” and Jason Fung’s “Obesity Code” all topped charts. Royalties of $2-4 per hardcover add up across millions of copies.

Supplement Lines

Gundry MD, Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals, and similar supplement brands leverage physician credibility for premium pricing. These businesses generate recurring revenue with 40-60% margins.

Speaking and Media

Board-certified physicians command $15,000-50,000+ per keynote. Medical credentials open doors to PBS specials, documentary appearances, and corporate wellness programs.

Understanding Medical Credentials

Not all “doctors” in wellness have equivalent training. Here’s a quick guide:

  • MD (Medical Doctor): Completed medical school and residency. Can prescribe medications and perform procedures.
  • DO (Doctor of Osteopathy): Equivalent to MD with additional training in osteopathic manipulation. Same prescribing rights.
  • DC (Doctor of Chiropractic): Chiropractic training only. Cannot prescribe medications. Eric Berg and Mindy Pelz hold DCs.
  • PhD: Research doctorate. No clinical training or prescribing rights.
  • Board Certification: Additional specialty training beyond medical school. Peter Attia is board-certified in internal medicine.

Active license status matters. Casey Means’ Oregon medical license went inactive in January 2024. Some practitioners maintain licenses in multiple states while others have faced disciplinary actions.

Controversies in Physician Wellness

When doctors make health claims that differ from mainstream medicine, unique tensions emerge:

  • Steven Gundry: His lectin-free diet has been called “pseudoscience” by scientists and contradicts major health organizations’ recommendations.
  • Daniel Amen: The American Psychiatric Association does not endorse SPECT imaging for routine psychiatric diagnosis.
  • Casey Means: Critics question whether inactive medical license qualifies her for Surgeon General nomination.
  • Shawn Baker: Medical license was revoked (later reinstated) for competency concerns.

Supporters argue these physicians are ahead of mainstream medicine. Critics contend they exploit credentials to sell unproven interventions.