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Thom Kruzel, ND
Treasurer
Dr. Thomas A. Kruzel, N.D., practices at the Rockwood Natural Medicine Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a BA in Biology and a Doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, he’s a board-certified Medical Technologist. After completing residencies and a fellowship, he taught at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and authored notable homeopathic guides. Dr. Kruzel is a past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and has received multiple Physician of the Year awards.
Experience Highlights
- 2020 to present: CNME Appeals Board of Directors
- 2015 to present: Arizona House Ad Hoc Committee for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Education
- 2013 to 2016: Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP) Board of Directors
- 2012 to 2014: Arizona Healthy Aging Advisory Board Arizona Department of Public Health
- 2011 to present: Naturopathic Physician’s Research Initiative (NPRI) – Advisory Board
- 2011 to 2017: Board Member Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
- 2004 to present: Foundations Project Senior Editor and Editor of Clinical Medicine Section
- 2000 to 2003: Vice President of Clinical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences Phoenix, AZ
- 1999 to 2001: Integrated Health Care Policy Consortium steering committee & conference participant Georgetown University
- 1997 to present: Alternative Medicine Review Editorial Review Board
- 1997 to 1998: Board of Directors of Nature Net, QA/QI Chairman
- 1996 to 2003: American Preventive Medical Association, Member of Board of Directors
- 1994 to 1997: President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- 1993: Ozone Task Force, review of ozone therapy for the OBNE; chairman of the committee.
- 1992: Standards of Naturopathic Medicine, Chief Author & Editor, AANP
- 1990-91: Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, Oregon Geriatric Education Center & Veterans Medical Center, Portland, Oregon.
- 1989-92: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Chairman of Professional Affairs Committee
- 1989 to 1999; 2001-2003: Board of Directors American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- 1989/90: Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Public Relations Committee Chairman
- 1989/90: Admissions Review Committee, National College of Naturopathic Medicine
- 1989 – 1999: The Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Editorial Review Board.
- 1984- 1999: National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon, Associate Professor of Medicine in Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Clinical Geriatric Medicine.
- 1988-89: Chief Resident in Family Practice Medicine; Development of clinic protocol for sexually transmitted diseases in males.
- 1987-88: Residency in Family Practice Medicine, Portland Naturopathic Clinic, Portland, Oregon.
- 1988: Mini-Residency in Sexually Transmitted Diseases King County Medical Center, Seattle, WA.
- 1983-87: Holladay Park Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, Medical Technologist, assigned general laboratory duties.
- 1981-83: Sisters of Providence Hospital, Medford, Oregon, Medical Technologist, assigned general laboratory duties, developed an in-service training program for nurses.
- 1977: Plasma Quest, Isla Vista, Calif., Development and implementing the organizational structure and donor processing procedure.
- 1976-81: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, Calif., Evening supervisor of a staff of 25. Developed training program for Department of Pathology. Developed an in-service training program for nurses.
- 1973-76: Westlake Community Hospital, Westlake Village, Calif., Evening supervisor of staff of 8. Procedure writing and development of new procedures. Development of an in-service training program for nurses.
- 1970-72: Medilab Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif. , General laboratory duties including billing, research and development.
- 1970-73: Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, Calif., General laboratory duties with training in histo-technology.
- 1969-70: 121st Evacuation Hospital, ASCOM Korea , General laboratory duties, supervisor of microbiology for final six months of duty. Honorable discharge in June 1970.
- 1968-69: U.S. Army Hospital, Ft. Mac Arthur, Calif., Duties included general laboratory work. Made NCOIC in charge prior to reassignment to Korea. Promoted from PFC to Sergeant.
Education Highlights
- 1988-89: Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine Portland VA Hospital & Oregon Geriatric Education Center
- 1988-89: Senior Resident in Family Practice Medicine, Portland Naturopathic Clinic.
- 1987-88: Residency in Family Practice Medicine, Portland Naturopathic Clinic.
- 1983-87: ND, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon; Certificate of Homeopathic Medicine.
- 1979-80: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Management skills course covering planning, scheduling, personnel and management problem solving, position descriptions, training, communication and management by objectives.
- 1975- 76: California State University, Northridge, Calif.; MA program in Psychology.
- 1973-75: BA, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, California State University, Northridge, Calif.
- 1972-73: California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Major in chemistry, minor in philosophy.
- 1970-72: Moorpark College, Moorpark, Calif.; Major in chemistry, minor in political science.
- 1967-68: MT. Medical Technologist, Medical Field Service School,
Bio
Thomas A. Kruzel N.D. is a naturopathic physician who is in private practice at the Rockwood Natural Medicine Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He received a BA in Biology from the California State University at Northridge, and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Kruzel is also a board-certified Medical Technologist. He completed 2 years of Family Practice Medicine residency at the Portland Naturopathic Clinic where he was chief resident and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine prior to entering private practice. He has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at National College of Naturopathic Medicine where he has taught Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Clinical Urology. He is the author of the Homeopathic Emergency Guide, A Quick Reference Handbook to Effective Homeopathic Care published by North Atlantic Books and the Natural Medicine Pediatric Home Health Advisor and has published numerous articles in The Journal of Naturopathic Medicine as well as other publications. He is also the past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and was selected as Physician of the Year by the AANP in 2000 and Physician of the Year by the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association in 2003.
“Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”
Experience
Have been in private practice since 1987
Education
Thom recieved a BA in Biology from the California State University at Northridge, and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Kruzel is also a board certified Medical Technologist. He completed 2 years of Family Practice Medicine residency at the Portland Naturopathic Clinic where he was chief resident and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine prior to entering private practice.
Publications
- Homeopathic Vaccination and Prophylaxis – The Time Has Come for Controlled Studies, Townsend Letter for Doctors, June 2020
- Homeopathic Vaccination & Prophylaxis Homeopathic Homeorizon, June 2020
- Emunctorology: Synthesizing Traditional Naturopathic Practice with Modern Science, Myers, S. Kruzel, T. Zeff, J. Snider, P.
- Integrative Medicine A Clinicians Journal, June/July 2019, Vol 18 No 3
- Diseases of the Male Genital-Urinary Tract – Prevention is the Best Cure, Townsend Letter, Issue #425, December, 2018
- Keeping a Lid on Eye Inflammation – Natural Treatment for Styes and Blepharitis, Homeopathy Today, Spring 2017 2016
- Geriatric Health: Elder Abuse, Neglect, Ageism & Social Isolation, NDNR, September, 2016
- Peyrone’s Disease – Therapeutic Considerations, NDNR, October, 2014
- Gait Evaluation in the Elderly, NDNR, February, 2013
- Considerations in Evaluating Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly, NDNR, November, 2012
- Natural Medicine Pediatric Home Health Advisor, LuLu Press, April, 2012
- Common Presenting Illnesses in the Elderly, NDNR, February, 2012
- Functional Medicine, Allopathic Medicine, and Naturopathic Medicine – How to Reconnect the Dots and Put Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again, Thomas Kruzel, ND, and Zora DeGrandpre, ND, NDNR, September, 2011
- The Early Development of the GI Tract & the Immune System, NDNR, January, 2011
- Homeopathic Treatment of Fevers, Emerson Quarterly
- Homeopathic Medicines for the Treatment of Otitis Media, Emerson Quarterly
- The Use of Homeopathic Medicines in Clinical Practice, Emerson Quarterly
- Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 203 and 205 Porphyrias Pizzorno & Murray Editors, Churchill – Livingston St Louis
- Homoopathhische Akutbehandlung 3, uberarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage 2nd Edition, Haug Publishers, Stuttgart, Germany
- Naturopathic Treatment of Anal Fissure, NDNR, March 2006
- Naturopathic Treatment of Anorectal Disorders, NDNR, August, 2005
- Headache Management, More Art Than Science, NDNR, June 2005
- Ersts-Hilfe-Handbuch Homoopathie Ein Leitfaden fur die Akutbehandlung, Haug Publishers Heidelberg, Germany
- Immunity & Immune System Function, Let’s Live Magazine, October 1999
- The Proactive Approach to Prostate Cancer, Shared Vision Magazine, October, 1999
- The Role of Lectins in the Formation of Disease and Their Potential Use in Treatment, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol 8:No 2
- Naturopathic Medicine – Diet & Lifestyle chapter, John Muir Publications, 1997
- Prostate Cancer – A Naturopathic Perspective, The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine, Vol 2 No 3, July, 1997
- Erectile Dysfunction, Nutrition Science News, June 1997
- Serotyping and Diet – Dietary Serotype Panel, Townsend Letter for Doctors, Nov, 1996 #160
- Cancer Testing, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol VI, No I
- Macrocytic Anemia, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol III, No III
- Alternative Medicine The Definitive Guide, Burton Goldberg, Group/Future Medicine Pub. Payallup, Wash .contributor on diseases of the male GU tract
- Enzyme Therapy, Not Just Food Anymore, Health Food Newsletter, July 1993
- Multiple Sclerosis, A Naturopathic Medicine Perspective, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc.
- Microcytic-Hypochromic Anemia, Not Just Iron Deficiency, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine Vol II, No II.
- Will We Ever Find A Cure for the Common Cold?, Health Food Newsletter, October, 1992
- Male Genital-Urinary Disorders, The Holistic Book Project, Beverly Hills, Ca.
- Homeopathic Emergency Guide, A Quick Reference Handbook to Effective Homeopathic Care, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley
- The Complete Blood Count, Where Evaluation of Anemia Begins, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol II, No I.
- Fevers, Friend or Foe, Health Review Newsletter, Spring, 1991
- What is the Prostate and Why is it Doing This to Me?, Health Review Newsletter, Summer, 1991
- The Henshaw Test, Simillimum, Vol IV. #4 Fall 1991
- 1990 IFH Clinical Case Conference Transactions Review, The Naturopathic Physician, Fall 1991
- Thyroid Function Testing, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol I, No I.
- Review Article on Cranial Adjustments, Townsend Letter for Doctors, July/August 1990
- Acute Homeopathic Prescribing, article accepted for publication by Homeopathy Today, June 1989
- Fevers- Friend or Foe, article submitted for publication to Let’s Live Magazine, July 1989
- Senior Toxin Article, accepted for publication by Senior Tribune, June 1989
- Acute Homeopathic Prescriber – Notations on the Common Remedies, Medicina Biologica Publisher, Portland, Oregon
- Physiotherapy – Supplemental Notes & Procedures, Kruzel, Mc Dowell, NCNM Library Publications
- Development and Initiation of an In House Nursing Orientation for the Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Observer
- Effects of Temperature and Time on Specimen Collection for Prothrombin Time and Partial Thromboplastin Time, Kruzel, Eichuold, Wolf, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, Calif. – unpublished
- Physiological Response to Physiologically Induced Stimuli, Kruzel, Cowdry, et al CSUN University Research Publications
