You may have seen him speaking at a state conference, leading an oncology training, serving on a board, accepting new patients in your home state. Dr. Dave James is making waves in the profession and we at By The Roots have the exclusive interview on who he is and why he’s on a mission to spread the good word of Naturopathic Medicine.
In this conversation, Dave James discusses thesignificance of pursuing a career in naturopathic medicine, emphasizing the importance of credible information in the field and the need for more compassionate practitioners to enhance patient care. As a second year resident, he has an important perspective on residency and ways it is both meeting a need for the profession AND has a long way to go.
Meet Dr. Dave James, ND
Dave James (he/him), ND, is a born and raised New Yorker, and licensed naturopathic physician in Connecticut, Washington, and Arizona, with more states on the way. He is a licensed naturopathic doctor in New Hampshire. Dr. James is a proud alumnus and former Board of Trustees member of SonoranUniversity of Health Sciences. Dr. James focuses on chronic pain and supportive care for persons with a diagnosis of cancer along their journey through survivorship. He now delivers CME and research presentations alongside patient care. Deeply committed to public health and equity, Dr. James is a passionateadvocate for expanding licensure for naturopathic physicians nationwide so that all patients—regardless of socioeconomic status—can access high-quality, evidence-informed integrative care. He believes the doctor–patient relationship is sacred and central to healing.
Contact Dr. James:
D.james@sonoran.edu
https://www.totalcarenaturopathicmedicine.com/
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