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 & Expertise
- Naturopathic Medicine Leadership
- Academic Medicine
- Clinical Training
- Published Author & Editor
- Healthcare Administration
- Naturopathic Medicine Standards Development
Education Highlights
- Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Field Service School
- BA in Biology, California State University, Northridge
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with Certificate in Homeopathic Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine
- Residency & Senior Residency in Family Practice Medicine, Portland Naturopathic Clinic
- Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, Portland VA Hospital & Oregon Geriatric Education Center
- Management skills certification, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
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.
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