Meet the Founder: Shalesh Kaushal MD, PhD
Physician-Scientist | Founder of Rheostasis
Dr. Shalesh Kaushal is a nationally recognized physician-scientist and innovator whose work lies at the intersection of molecular biology, clinical medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. As the founder of Rheostasis, he brings a lifelong commitment to redefining health through the lens of dynamic biological balance—a personalized, data-driven approach to optimizing human resilience, longevity, and performance.
Academic Excellence and Multidisciplinary Expertise
Dr. Kaushal’s educational path reflects his passion for both scientific rigor and patient-centered care. He earned:
- B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University
- M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
He completed his residency at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute and advanced fellowship training in retinal diseases, where he became deeply attuned to the relationship between systemic health and vision.
A Visionary Approach to Retinal and Metabolic Health
Dr. Kaushal’s pioneering belief—that the retina is both a mirror and a messenger of systemic health—guides his integrated approach to diagnosing and managing chronic diseases. The retina, with the highest blood supply per unit volume in the body and extraordinary metabolic demand, often reveals early signs of widespread dysfunction, from age-related macular degeneration to diabetic retinopathy.
Drawing on this insight, Dr. Kaushal developed a revolutionary clinical model:
Optimize the health of the body to restore the function of the retina—and vice versa.
By merging advanced retinal imaging, targeted diagnostics, and nutritional biochemistry, he creates an individualized blueprint of each patient’s internal health. With carefully selected bloodwork and metabolic data, he identifies the underlying contributors to disease and develops customized treatment strategies that promote both visual recovery and systemic healing. This model—bridging clinical ophthalmology, molecular diagnostics, and metabolic therapy—is the first of its kind in the world.
From Clinic to Platform: The Birth of Rheostasis
Rheostasis was formed from Dr. Kaushal’s desire to scale this philosophy beyond the clinic. He created a model through the platform to help people manage their Health Portfolio—the sum of physical, mental, and metabolic assets that determine long-term wellness.
Whether you’re an athlete optimizing recovery or an individual navigating chronic illness, Rheostasis provides a science-based, personalized roadmap to better health—anchored in the same principles that guide Dr. Kaushal’s patient care.
A Mission Grounded in Balance
Dr. Kaushal believes that health is not a static state but a dynamic process, constantly shaped by internal biology and external demands. His mission is to empower individuals to restore and maintain physiological balance—through evidence-based interventions, precise diagnostics, and cutting-edge tools that evolve with their lives.
At the heart of Rheostasis is this unwavering principle:
Better biology leads to better vision, better performance, and better living.
Connect with Dr. Kaushal
To explore Dr. Kaushal’s latest research and innovations, visit Rheostasis.com. Learn how his vision transforms personalized health’s future—one retina, one human body, one system, one individual at a time.