Position:
Physician at Oncology/Hematology Care
Work:
Oncology/Hematology Care
since Jan 1996
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Physician
The University of Arizona
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
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Fellow Integrative Medicine
Education:
University of Arizona, College of Medicine 2008 - 2009
Fellowship, Integrative Medicine
New York University School of Medicine 1985 - 1988
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1982 - 1985
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1978 - 1982
MD
Washington and Lee University 1974 - 1978
BS, Biochemistry
Kinnelon High School 1970 - 1974
Interests:
Integrative Medicine in clinical practice, teaching and writing. I am trained in Medical Acupuncture through the Helms Institute/UCLA Medical Acupuncture Training Course. I have completed advanced training in Integrative/Functional Medicine and am now applying my knowledge to help manange cancer patients. Areas of interest include primary and secondary cancer prevention, the mind-body-spirit connection and exploring healthy longevity through dietary and lifestyle modification. I am particularly interested in Heart Rate Variability and health and novel naturally occuring food-based radiation protectors/sensitizers, treating chemotherapy-induced neuropathy with percutaneous auricular electroneurostimulation, and reducing cancer risk with natural plant-based therapies.
Honor & Awards:
Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM 1985), Radiation Oncology (ABR 1988) and Holistic and Integrative Medicine (ABHIM 2008). Previous clinical preceptor UCLA/Helms Medical Institute Medical Acupuncture for Physicians training course.