Cenegenics Houston

Dr. Al Bugazia is a critical care–trained physician whose work in longevity medicine is grounded in deep physiologic expertise, advanced endocrinology, and a profoundly personal commitment to healthy aging. After completing his Critical Care Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic—where he also served as Chief Fellow, Dr. Bugazia spent over a decade practicing as an intensivist, caring for patients at the most critical intersections of life, illness, and recovery.

In 2023, Dr. Bugazia completed Cenegenics’ rigorous training and certification in Age Management Medicine and now serves members at Cenegenics Houston and Dallas, Texas. His transition into longevity medicine reflects a deliberate shift from crisis-based care to proactive, precision-driven optimization, helping individuals preserve cognitive health, vitality, and performance long before decline begins.

Dr. Bugazia’s passion for healthy aging is deeply personal. Following a medical error in which his mother was not initiated on hormone replacement therapy after surgical menopause, ultimately leading to premature, rapidly progressive dementia—he committed his career to understanding and addressing the physiologic foundations of aging. This experience continues to shape his empathetic, prevention-focused approach to care and fuels his dedication to protecting brain health and long-term function.

At Cenegenics, Dr. Bugazia integrates advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and systems-based medicine to help members navigate aging with clarity, strength, and intention. His intellectual interests span physiology, endocrinology, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence in medicine, mindfulness, and consciousness studies. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation and researching the emerging role of medical psychedelics in future therapeutic models.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Bugazia finds balance through nature immersion, hiking, camping, scuba diving, and the study of history and archaeology. He speaks multiple languages, can decipher basic hieroglyphs, and aspires to one day pursue a PhD in quantum biology. In alignment with his mission, he has pledged to donate a portion of his clinical proceeds to Alzheimer’s research.

Dr. Bugazia embodies the Cenegenics philosophy: physician-led, deeply personalized longevity care, driven by science, guided by purpose, and focused on helping members live stronger at every stage of life.

Dr. Adriss Faraj is a board-certified physician in Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience spanning both the United States and England. A lifelong Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London and holder of the prestigious MRCP designation — one of the most rigorous clinical examinations in the world, Dr. Faraj represents the highest standards of diagnostic excellence and medical scholarship.

He completed his residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he was elected Chief Resident, reflecting both his leadership and clinical distinction. Dr. Faraj also serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, contributing to the development of future physicians while remaining deeply engaged in patient care.

At the core of Dr. Faraj’s philosophy is a foundational belief: the heart of medicine begins with a meticulous history and a thorough physical examination, technology supports the diagnosis, but never replaces clinical judgment. His colleagues frequently seek his insight for complex or rare cases, earning him a reputation as “the doctor other doctors call.” Dr. Bugazia affectionately refers to him as “my mentor and my personal Dr. House,” a reflection of both his diagnostic brilliance and his unwavering commitment to patient care. His depth of knowledge, pattern recognition, and calm analytical approach consistently bring clarity where others see uncertainty.

At Cenegenics, Dr. Faraj applies this diagnostic precision to longevity medicine, integrating advanced cardiovascular assessment, biomarker analysis, and lifestyle optimization to prevent disease before it begins. He is deeply committed to reducing the burden of heart disease through both medical practice and public advocacy, emphasizing that sustainable performance and long-term vitality are built on disciplined lifestyle choices supported by evidence-based medicine.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Faraj embodies the principles he teaches. An avid cyclist and world traveler, he remains active and engaged, demonstrating that cardiovascular health is not simply a clinical objective, but a lived commitment.

Through decades of experience, global training, and unwavering dedication to prevention, Dr. Faraj helps Cenegenics members protect what matters most: cognitive clarity, cardiovascular strength, and the ability to perform powerfully at every stage of life.