About

The Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board

The Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board was established pursuant to law Title 32, Chapter 14 (A.R.S. §32-1501, et. seq.), which regulates naturopathic physicians licensed in the State of Arizona. The Board also regulates naturopathic medical students certified for clinical training, graduates certified to participate in preceptorship training, and naturopathic medical assistants who work under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic physician. Further, the Board processes and issues certificates to dispense, and certificates to conduct preceptorship training to licensees. The Board functions to ensure the citizens of Arizona have a safe and dependable choice of healthcare providers when choosing a Naturopathic Physician.

 

Our Mission

It is our duty and mission to protect the Public through Regulation of the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine.

 
Our 5 Year Strategic 

Gail Anthony, Executive Director

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Board Email: [email protected]  
Main Number: 602 542-8242
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday, Except State Holidays

Board Members

 

  • Dr. Bruce Sadilek, N.M.D. - Chair, Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2027
  • Dr. Brian Popiel, N.M.D. - Vice Chair, Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026
  • Dan J. Mallar - Public Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026 
  • Dr. Kimberly Brown, N.D. - Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2029
  • Dr. Tam Spat, N.D. - Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2027
  • Diva Galan - Public Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026
  • Dr. Clinton C. Campbell, Ph.D. -Secretary, Public Member, Term Expiration  6/30/2026​

 

 
If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, please visit the Governor's Boards and Commissions website or call 602 542-2449.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Laws pertaining to Naturopathic Doctors and Assistants, as well as Health Professionals, licensed in the state of Arizona can be found below. 

 

Naturopathic Physicians

Title 32 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 14NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
Article 1Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners
32-1501Definitions
32-1502Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners; appointment; qualifications; term of office; immunity
32-1503Board organization; meetings; compensation; committees
32-1504Powers and duties
32-1505Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners fund
32-1507Change in status; assessment of costs
32-1508Display of licenses and certificates
32-1509Executive director; compensation; duties
Article 2Licensing and Certification
32-1521Persons and acts not affected by this chapter
32-1522Basic qualifications for license
32-1522.01Temporary licenses; duration of license
32-1523Qualifications for license to practice by endorsement
32-1523.01Foreign graduates; additional qualifications
32-1524Application; deficiencies in application; interview; withdrawal; release of information; temporary certificate
32-1525Examinations
32-1526Licenses; certificates; issuance; renewal; failure to renew
32-1527Fees
32-1528Retired licensee; waiver of fees; reinstatement
32-1529Specialists; certification; qualifications
32-1530Exemptions from certificate to dispense fees
Article 3Regulation
32-1551Disciplinary action; duty to report; investigatory powers; immunity; hearing; appeal; notice
32-1551.01Right to examine and copy evidence; witnesses; documents; testimony; representation
32-1552Reinstatement of a suspended license, certificate or registration; reissuance of a revoked license, certificate or registration
32-1553Civil penalties
32-1554Observance of public health laws and regulations
32-1555Unlawful acts
32-1556Prosecution for violations
32-1557Violation; classification
32-1558Injunction
32-1559Naturopathic medical assistants; certification; supervision; duties; use of title
32-1560Clinical training program; certificate; duties; use of title
32-1561Internship, clinical fellowship and preceptorship programs; duties
Article 4Dispensing of Natural Substances and Devices
32-1581Dispensing of natural substances, drugs and devices; conditions; civil penalty; definitions

 

Health Professionals

Title 32 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 32HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Article 1General Provisions
32-3201Definitions
32-3201.01Definition of medication-assisted treatment
32-3202License or certificate suspension
32-3203Malpractice claim investigation
32-3204Experimental diagnosis, therapy or treatment; implied consent; definition
32-3205Board disciplinary action; voting requirements
32-3206Disciplinary action; information; disclosure
32-3207Health professionals disease hazard; testing; petition; definition
32-3208Criminal charges; mandatory reporting requirements; civil penalty
32-3209Release of information; fees
32-3210Billing for laboratory costs; unprofessional conduct; definition
32-3211Medical records; protocol; unprofessional conduct; corrective action; exemptions
32-3212Umbilical cord blood; patient information; definition
32-3213Health professionals; disclosure; unprofessional conduct; definition
32-3214Board actions; records; website; compliance deadline
32-3215Medical marijuana; unprofessional conduct; annual reports; identifying information
32-3216Health care providers; charges; public availability; direct payment; notice; definitions
32-3217Volunteer health services registration; health professionals; free medical clinic
32-3218Health profession regulatory boards; members; training; definitions
32-3219Licensure; renewal; notification; definitions
32-3220Health professionals; requirements for licensure; prohibition
32-3221Lawful health care services; patient education; exceptions; definitions
32-3222Health profession regulatory boards; terms of members; board meeting recordings; employment opportunitites; websites
32-3223Health profession regulatory boards; nondisciplinary confidential monitoring programs
32-3224Complaints; time limitation on filing
32-3225Types of disciplinary action; reimbursement
32-3226Address of record; disclosure; telephone number or email address; definition
32-3227Unauthorized practice of a health professional; verification; posting; violation; classification; definition
Article 2Cosmetic Laser and Injection Procedures
32-3231Definitions
32-3232Supervision
32-3233Lasers; IPL devices; authorized use; authorized supervision
32-3234Laser safety fund
Article 4Controlled Substances
32-3248Health professionals; controlled substances; initial prescriptions; limits; exceptions; definition
32-3248.01Schedule II controlled substances; dosage limit; exceptions; morphine; opioid antagonist
32-3248.02Health professionals; substance use or addiction continuing education