Phil Grasso, Naturopathic Physician, Men’s Health

Biography

Phil is a naturopathic physician with a focus in men’s health and cancer treatment. He believes that it is crucial to combine the best practices of conventional medicine with the best practices of complementary and alternative medicine. Only through a team approach, with each health care provider bringing his or her expertise, can medicine truly provide innovative care. The goal of treatment should not be merely managing a diagnosis, but to help each person to thrive.

Phil has had a passion for healing and medicine that began with his involvement LGBT youth through LINKS North Shore Youth Health Services in Chicago. These passions eventually lead him to the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he obtained his doctorate. It was during his clinical rotations that he found the greatest rewards, supporting people as they rediscover heir health.

He is one of a handful of naturopathic physicians, whom have completed a two-year hospital-based residency. As part of the integrative medical team at the Indiana University Health Systems, he collaborated with patients; medical doctors; dieticians; and counselors to develop comprehensive treatment plans that support all aspects of a person’s health. Phil was selected as the physician to lead the Naturopathic Medical program with the opening of the largest multidisciplinary cancer clinic in Northern Indiana.

After two years in Northern Indiana, he heard the calling of the Pacific Northwest, and decided relocate to Portland. Phil joined Portland Integrative Health and Sports Medicine in June 2012, bringing his expertise in men’s health to the Portland area.

Board Certification
Naturopathic Oncology, Eligible

Education
Naturopathic Oncology Residency, Indiana University Health, Goshen, IN
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Information Science, Oberlin College, Oberlin OH

Licensure
State of Arizona: Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board
State of Oregon: Board of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association Naturopathic Physicians.

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