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: [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
- Vacant Public Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026
- Dr. Daniel Rubin, N.D. - Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2024
- Dr. Tam Spat, N.D. - Physician Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2022
- Diva Galan - Public Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026
- Dr. Clinton C. Campbell, Ph.D. -Secretary, Public Member, Term Expiration 6/30/2026
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 | Definitions |
32-1502 | Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners; appointment; qualifications; term of office; immunity |
32-1503 | Board organization; meetings; compensation; committees |
32-1504 | Powers and duties |
32-1505 | Naturopathic physicians board of medical examiners fund |
32-1507 | Change in status; assessment of costs |
32-1508 | Display of licenses and certificates |
32-1509 | Executive director; compensation; duties |
Article 2 | Licensing and Certification |
32-1521 | Persons and acts not affected by this chapter |
32-1522 | Basic qualifications for license |
32-1522.01 | Temporary licenses; duration of license |
32-1523 | Qualifications for license to practice by endorsement |
32-1523.01 | Foreign graduates; additional qualifications |
32-1524 | Application; deficiencies in application; interview; withdrawal; release of information; temporary certificate |
32-1525 | Examinations |
32-1526 | Licenses; certificates; issuance; renewal; failure to renew |
32-1527 | Fees |
32-1528 | Retired licensee; waiver of fees; reinstatement |
32-1529 | Specialists; certification; qualifications |
32-1530 | Exemptions from certificate to dispense fees |
Article 3 | Regulation |
32-1551 | Disciplinary action; duty to report; investigatory powers; immunity; hearing; appeal; notice |
32-1551.01 | Right to examine and copy evidence; witnesses; documents; testimony; representation |
32-1552 | Reinstatement of a suspended license, certificate or registration; reissuance of a revoked license, certificate or registration |
32-1553 | Civil penalties |
32-1554 | Observance of public health laws and regulations |
32-1555 | Unlawful acts |
32-1556 | Prosecution for violations |
32-1557 | Violation; classification |
32-1558 | Injunction |
32-1559 | Naturopathic medical assistants; certification; supervision; duties; use of title |
32-1560 | Clinical training program; certificate; duties; use of title |
32-1561 | Internship, clinical fellowship and preceptorship programs; duties |
Article 4 | Dispensing of Natural Substances and Devices |
32-1581 | 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 | Definitions |
32-3201.01 | Definition of medication-assisted treatment |
32-3202 | License or certificate suspension |
32-3203 | Malpractice claim investigation |
32-3204 | Experimental diagnosis, therapy or treatment; implied consent; definition |
32-3205 | Board disciplinary action; voting requirements |
32-3206 | Disciplinary action; information; disclosure |
32-3207 | Health professionals disease hazard; testing; petition; definition |
32-3208 | Criminal charges; mandatory reporting requirements; civil penalty |
32-3209 | Release of information; fees |
32-3210 | Billing for laboratory costs; unprofessional conduct; definition |
32-3211 | Medical records; protocol; unprofessional conduct; corrective action; exemptions |
32-3212 | Umbilical cord blood; patient information; definition |
32-3213 | Health professionals; disclosure; unprofessional conduct; definition |
32-3214 | Board actions; records; website; compliance deadline |
32-3215 | Medical marijuana; unprofessional conduct; annual reports; identifying information |
32-3216 | Health care providers; charges; public availability; direct payment; notice; definitions |
32-3217 | Volunteer health services registration; health professionals; free medical clinic |
32-3218 | Health profession regulatory boards; members; training; definitions |
32-3219 | Licensure; renewal; notification; definitions |
32-3220 | Health professionals; requirements for licensure; prohibition |
32-3221 | Lawful health care services; patient education; exceptions; definitions |
32-3222 | Health profession regulatory boards; terms of members; board meeting recordings; employment opportunitites; websites |
32-3223 | Health profession regulatory boards; nondisciplinary confidential monitoring programs |
32-3224 | Complaints; time limitation on filing |
32-3225 | Types of disciplinary action; reimbursement |
32-3226 | Address of record; disclosure; telephone number or email address; definition |
32-3227 | Unauthorized practice of a health professional; verification; posting; violation; classification; definition |
Article 2 | Cosmetic Laser and Injection Procedures |
32-3231 | Definitions |
32-3232 | Supervision |
32-3233 | Lasers; IPL devices; authorized use; authorized supervision |
32-3234 | Laser safety fund |
Article 4 | Controlled Substances |
32-3248 | Health professionals; controlled substances; initial prescriptions; limits; exceptions; definition |
32-3248.01 | Schedule II controlled substances; dosage limit; exceptions; morphine; opioid antagonist |
32-3248.02 | Health professionals; substance use or addiction continuing education |