About
The Naturophathic 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.
Gail Anthony, Executive Director
Board Email: info@nd.az.gov
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 (link is external) 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 14 | NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS |
| Article 1 | Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners |
| 32-1501 (link is external) | Definitions |
| 32-1502 (link is external) | Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners; appointment; qualifications; term of office; immunity |
| 32-1503 (link is external) | Board organization; meetings; compensation; committees |
| 32-1504 (link is external) | Powers and duties |
| 32-1505 (link is external) | Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners fund |
| 32-1507 (link is external) | Change in status; assessment of costs |
| 32-1508 (link is external) | Display of licenses and certificates |
| 32-1509 (link is external) | Executive director; compensation; duties |
| Article 2 | Licensing and Certification |
| 32-1521 (link is external) | Persons and acts not affected by this chapter |
| 32-1522 (link is external) | Basic qualifications for license |
| 32-1522.01 (link is external) | Temporary licenses; duration of license |
| 32-1523 (link is external) | Qualifications for license to practice by endorsement |
| 32-1523.01 (link is external) | Foreign graduates; additional qualifications |
| 32-1524 (link is external) | Application; deficiencies in application; interview; withdrawal; release of information; temporary certificate |
| 32-1525 (link is external) | Examinations |
| 32-1526 (link is external) | Licenses; certificates; issuance; renewal; failure to renew |
| 32-1527 (link is external) | Fees |
| 32-1528 (link is external) | Retired licensee; waiver of fees; reinstatement |
| 32-1529 (link is external) | Specialists; certification; qualifications |
| 32-1530 (link is external) | Exemptions from certificate to dispense fees |
| Article 3 | Regulation |
| 32-1551 (link is external) | Disciplinary action; duty to report; investigatory powers; immunity; hearing; appeal; notice |
| 32-1551.01 (link is external) | Right to examine and copy evidence; witnesses; documents; testimony; representation |
| 32-1552 (link is external) | Reinstatement of a suspended license, certificate or registration; reissuance of a revoked license, certificate or registration |
| 32-1553 (link is external) | Civil penalties |
| 32-1554 (link is external) | Observance of public health laws and regulations |
| 32-1555 (link is external) | Unlawful acts |
| 32-1556 (link is external) | Prosecution for violations |
| 32-1557 (link is external) | Violation; classification |
| 32-1558 (link is external) | Injunction |
| 32-1559 (link is external) | Naturopathic medical assistants; certification; supervision; duties; use of title |
| 32-1560 (link is external) | Clinical training program; certificate; duties; use of title |
| 32-1561 (link is external) | Internship, clinical fellowship and preceptorship programs; duties |
| Article 4 | Dispensing of Natural Substances and Devices |
| 32-1581 (link is external) | Dispensing of natural substances, drugs and devices; conditions; civil penalty; definitions |
Health Professionals
Title 32 - Professions and Occupations
| Chapter 32 | HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |
| Article 1 | General Provisions |
| 32-3201 (link is external) | Definitions |
| 32-3201.01 (link is external) | Definition of medication-assisted treatment |
| 32-3202 (link is external) | License or certificate suspension |
| 32-3203 (link is external) | Malpractice claim investigation |
| 32-3204 (link is external) | Experimental diagnosis, therapy or treatment; implied consent; definition |
| 32-3205 (link is external) | Board disciplinary action; voting requirements |
| 32-3206 (link is external) | Disciplinary action; information; disclosure |
| 32-3207 (link is external) | Health professionals disease hazard; testing; petition; definition |
| 32-3208 (link is external) | Criminal charges; mandatory reporting requirements; civil penalty |
| 32-3209 (link is external) | Release of information; fees |
| 32-3210 (link is external) | Billing for laboratory costs; unprofessional conduct; definition |
| 32-3211 (link is external) | Medical records; protocol; unprofessional conduct; corrective action; exemptions |
| 32-3212 (link is external) | Umbilical cord blood; patient information; definition |
| 32-3213 (link is external) | Health professionals; disclosure; unprofessional conduct; definition |
| 32-3214 (link is external) | Board actions; records; website; compliance deadline |
| 32-3215 (link is external) | Medical marijuana; unprofessional conduct; annual reports; identifying information |
| 32-3216 (link is external) | Health care providers; charges; public availability; direct payment; notice; definitions |
| 32-3217 (link is external) | Volunteer health services registration; health professionals; free medical clinic |
| 32-3218 (link is external) | Health profession regulatory boards; members; training; definitions |
| 32-3219 (link is external) | Licensure; renewal; notification; definitions |
| 32-3220 (link is external) | Health professionals; requirements for licensure; prohibition |
| 32-3221 (link is external) | Lawful health care services; patient education; exceptions; definitions |
| 32-3222 (link is external) | Health profession regulatory boards; terms of members; board meeting recordings; employment opportunitites; websites |
| 32-3223 (link is external) | Health profession regulatory boards; nondisciplinary confidential monitoring programs |
| 32-3224 (link is external) | Complaints; time limitation on filing |
| 32-3225 (link is external) | Types of disciplinary action; reimbursement |
| 32-3226 (link is external) | Address of record; disclosure; telephone number or email address; definition |
| 32-3227 (link is external) | Unauthorized practice of a health professional; verification; posting; violation; classification; definition |
| Article 2 | Cosmetic Laser and Injection Procedures |
| 32-3231 (link is external) | Definitions |
| 32-3232 (link is external) | Supervision |
| 32-3233 (link is external) | Lasers; IPL devices; authorized use; authorized supervision |
| 32-3234 (link is external) | Laser safety fund |
| Article 4 | Controlled Substances |
| 32-3248 (link is external) | Health professionals; controlled substances; initial prescriptions; limits; exceptions; definition |
| 32-3248.01 (link is external) | Schedule II controlled substances; dosage limit; exceptions; morphine; opioid antagonist |
| 32-3248.02 (link is external) | Health professionals; substance use or addiction continuing education |
