Washington, February 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More Americans are seeking complementary and natural health care providers to focus on wellness, prevention, and holistic care. Consumers are increasingly able to find licensed naturopathic physicians as members of specialized clinical teams at premier medical centers around the world. US. Currently, 28 prominent health systems, hospitals, and cancer treatment centers have one or more licensed naturopathic physicians on staff. There are currently approximately 6,000 licensed naturopathic physicians practicing in the United States, and 23 U.S. states and territories currently license naturopathic physicians.
Naturopathic doctors, trained to treat the whole person, diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic diseases. A naturopathic doctor completes her rigorous, science-based, four-year graduate education at an accredited naturopathic medical school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Naturopathic doctors work as both primary care providers and members of collaborative, integrative health teams to address the root causes of disease. With rigorous training in clinical nutrition, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, and more, they are experts at engaging and empowering patients to make lifestyle changes that are proven to improve health outcomes. .
“Naturopathy doctors are meeting growing consumer demand for whole body health care providers, delivering better health outcomes at lower costs.” Michelle Simon, PhD, ND, Chairman of the INM Board of Directors. “In addition to their ability to fill the growing shortage of primary care providers, NDs are also sought after for complementary specialty care in oncology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, cardiology, and other core areas. ”
Discover 28 premier medical centers staffed by naturopathic physicians, spanning academic hospitals, university-affiliated hospitals, general medical centers, large health systems, and specialty treatment centers.
Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine
Amen Clinic Northwest
Beaumont Health System
American Cancer Treatment Center
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles
columbia universityHerbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine
Goshen Cancer Treatment Center
hartford hospital
health points
integrated medical group irvine
lake health integrative medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center
Maryland Proton Therapy Center
Northwestern Osher Integrative Medicine Center
One Medical Integrated Health
Oregon Health & Science University
Providence Integrative Medicine Program
Laby Institute of Integrative Medicine northwest
Shawnee Mission Health
true health medicine
University Hospital, Connor Integrated Medical Network
University of Arizona integrated medical center
University of California, IrvineSusan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine
University of Washington roosevelt medical center
University of Wisconsin integrative medicine clinic
University of Pittsburgh integrated medical center
About Natural Medicine Research Institute
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides public education about naturopathic medicine and increases consumer access to naturopathic physicians. As a close partner of the American College of Naturopathic Physicians, INM strives to increase consumer and physician choice in safe and effective health care that improves patient outcomes and reduces costs. For more information, visit www.naturemed.org or call 855-799-4490.
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