Gurdev Parmar, ND
Co-Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Gurdev Parmar is co-founder and medical director of the largest naturopathic health care facility in Canada, the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC). He is licensed in both British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA. IHC was chosen as one of seven original clinics to participate in the Canadian and U.S. Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS), an ongoing, multi-clinic, prospective trial. Dr. Parmar has also completed an ten-year retrospective study on his treatment approach, which has been presented internationally, and has recently been published by Cambridge Scholars.
Dr. Parmar is residency director and primary teaching supervisor of a naturopathic oncology residency at IHC, a CNME-approved post-doctoral training facility for Bastyr University. Dr. Parmar established locoregional hyperthermia treatment in Canada in 2009, and in 2018, he was nominated President of the International Clinical Hyperthermia Society (ICHS). He has served on numerous boards over the years, including an appointment to the OncANP Delphi Panel which has begun building consensus statements for the naturopathic oncology field, the first of which was published in Integrative Cancer Therapies.
Most recently Dr. Parmar received the OncANP 2024 President’s Award that is selected annually by the President of the organization and given to the member who exemplifies the profession and helps contribute to the advancement of OncANP and its vision and mission.
Dr. Parmar writes and lectures internationally on a wide variety of topics, including clinical hyperthermia, the tumour microenvironment, and integrative cancer care. He has served on the editorial board of several medical journals and is the Lead Author and Editor-in-Chief of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology: A Desktop Guide of Integrative Cancer Care, as well as the Pearlz Clinical eBook Series. Dr. Parmar recently published a timely book Arming the Immune System: The Incredible Power of Natural Immunity & the Fever Response.
Dr. Parmar is the Founder and Dean of Academics of the Integrative Oncology Institute (IOI). Led by Dr. Parmar, the IOI is providing the education and training that oncology providers need
to confidently navigate the world of IO. Whether you’re an oncologist, nurse, pharmacist, or part of any other allied health profession, IOI programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to better serve your patients.
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This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the integrative treatment of cancer. Both doctors and patients will find this to be the most useful book available today. Providing critical information on the treatment of 24 cancers, and also the most effective treatments of the most common symptoms affecting cancer patients while they undergo chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Also a chapter on advanced treatments including hyperthermia, intravenous Vitamin C, mistletoe and repurposed drugs in oncology. Here is what those in the field have to say about the book: “The Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology will certainly stand the test of time as one of this century’s most important contributions to integrative oncology.” Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO
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Offering specific and relevant clinical pearlz from the textbook, in bite sized and affordable eBooks, making the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology accessible to patients and their providers. This Clinical Pearlz eBook series is our best attempt to get the most relevant evidence-guided and “pearly” information from our experienced team of writers, to those people living with cancer, who need this information today. This monumental task of culminating the vast body of knowledge in naturopathic oncology has been accomplished through the tireless contributions of over 40 of the field’s brightest minds the world over.
LICENSURE
Province of British Columbia, Canada
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
Naturopathic Physician (N.D.)
License# 251
State of Washington, USA
Department of Health
Active Naturopathic Physician License
License # NT61026225
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Prescriptive Authority
Acupuncture
I.V. Therapies
Chelation Therapy
Vaccination Provider
Ozone & Oxidative Therapies
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Board of Naturopathic Oncology
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
State of Washington Department of Health
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
British Columbia Naturopathic Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
International Society of Chelating Technicians
PROFESSIONAL BOARD ACTIVITY
Member of the Board (2009-2015, 2016-present) Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Oncothermia (2010-Present)
Member of the Editorial Board, Integrated Healthcare Practitioners (2011-Present)
Member, Board of Governers, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2012-2013)
Board of Directors, Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (U.S. and Canada)
Founding Board Member, Naturopathic Oncology Foundation (NOF)
Chair, Residency Committee, Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (U.S. and Canada)
Chair, Education Committee (2009-Present), Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (U.S. and Canada)
Chair, Patterns of Practice Committee (2006-2007)
College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C.
Co-Chair, Advisory Board on Disaster and Pandemic Preparedness (2006-Present)
College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C.
The Moss Report Podcast, Clinic Conversations: Canada’s Integrated Health Clinic with Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO, Sept 23rd, 2021 (https://www.themossreport.com/?mc_cid=93c571c0d9&mc_eid=7066e972ca)
Health Masters Live Postgraduate Education for Natural Medicine Practitioners, Advances in Oncology, From Fever to Modern-Day Immunotherapy (Online 5-Module Online Course Series)
Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, Naturopathic Oncology, What Does That Mean? June 1, 2021 (Zoom Webinar)
9th Annual Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Always & Never: The Essential Rules in an Oncology Practice (with Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO), Feb 28 – March 1, 2020 (Scottsdale, AZ, USA)
British Columbia Naturopathic Association’s Advancing Natural Medicine Conference: Environment & Health, Oncology Day, 4 lectures: The Hallmarks of Cancer; Cancer Screening Updates; Optimizing Outcomes for Cancer Patients; Exercise in Secondary Prevention. Oct 18th, 2019 (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
8th Annual Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Naturopathic Anti-Tumoral Treatment & 8-Year Survival Benefit: A Single-Centre Experience. February 15-17, 2019 (San Diego, California, USA)
36th Annual International Clinical Hyperthermia Society Conference, Naturopathic Anti-Tumoral Treatment & 8-Year Survival Benefit: A Single-Centre Experience. September 28-29, 2018 (Budapest, Hungary)
Integrative Medicine Meeting, Keynote Speaker, Naturopathic Anti-Tumoral Treatment & 8-Year Survival Benefit: A Single-Centre Experience. September 17-20, 2018 (Stuttgart, Germany)
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians – Advanced Topics, Updates in Hyperthermia (with Sarah Soles, ND, FABNO). Sept 13, 2018
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Extraordinary Responders: A Panel Discussion. Feb 24-26, 2018 (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
Society for Orthomolecular Medicine, Keynote Speaker with three separate lectures; IV Therapy for Cancer Patients, The Use of Mistletoe Lectins for the Cancer Patient, and Combining Hyperthermia with Cancer Treatment. Nov 4-5, 2017 (Vancouver, B.C., Canada)
European Society of Hyperthermia in Oncology, A 5-Year retrospective assessment of loco-regional hyperthermia and fever-range whole body hyperthermia in an integrative oncology setting, June 21-13, 2017 (Athens, Greece)
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, A 5-Year retrospective assessment of loco-regional hyperthermia and fever-range whole body hyperthermia in an integrative oncology setting, February 26 – 28, 2016 (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
International Clinical Hyperthermia Society Meeting, A 5-Year Retrospective assessment of loco-regional hyperthermia and fever-range whole body hyperthermia in an integrative oncology setting, July 10-13, 2015 (Bad Salzhausen, Germany)
European Society of Hyperthermia in Oncology Meeting, A 4-Year retrospective assessment of loco-regional hyperthermia and fever-range whole body hyperthermia in an integrative oncology setting, May 2014 (Torino, Italy)
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Hyperthermia as part of an integrative naturopathic cancer therapy, February 2014 (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
International Congress for Complementary Oncology, Hypoxia, immunity, metabolism and hyperthermia, June 2013 (Munich, Germany)
Society for Integrative Oncology Conference, Poster presentations, A 3-year retrospective assessment of loco-regional hyperthermia and fever-range whole body hyperthermia in an integrative oncology setting, 2013 (Vancouver, B.C.)
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference, Hyperthermia in Oncology: The Hot Topic, February 24-26 2012 (Phoenix, Arizona)
International Clinical Hyperthermia Society Meeting, Hypoxia, immunity, metabolism and hyperthermia, 2012 (Budapest, Hungary)
British Columbia Naturopathic Association Conference, Hyperthermia in Oncology: The Hot Topic, October 13, 2012 (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Western Community Oncology Conference, An Introduction to Integrative Oncology: Oncotherm – Loco Regional Hyperthermia, June 2011 (Whistler, B.C.)
International Clinical Hyperthermia Society Meeting, Hyperthermia in a naturopathic oncology setting, 2011 (Cologne, Germany)
1st Annual Boucher Institute Oncology Symposium, Keynote Speaker An Introduction to Integrative Oncology: Oncotherm – Loco Regional Hyperthermia, 2011 (New Westminster, B.C.)
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Keynote Speaker, Integrative Oncology & Hyperthermia, 2011 (Toronto, ON)
1ST Northwest Naturopathic Oncology Counicil Meeting, Hyperthermia in Oncology, November 2010 (Seattle, WA, USA)
2nd Annual Health Action Network Society – Cancer Prevention & Healing Conference, Keynote Speaker, Integrative Oncology, March 29, 2009 (Burnaby, B.C.)
Dr. Gurdev Parmar and his team at IHC provide world class integrative oncology care. Our clinic refers and shares patients with IHC and always have excellent interactions and optimum outcomes. Due to the breadth of services available and the depth of knowledge at IHC we feel they are at the top of their craft.Dr. Paul Anderson, ND, FABNO
Medical Director and Founder of the Anderson Medical Group, Seattle Washington
Dr. Gurdev Parmar is the preeminent authority on loco-regional hyperthermia in North America. His clinical and scholarly pursuits have advanced this practice throughout the world. I am grateful to be able to refer my patients to Dr. Parmar's Integrated Health Clinic for world-class care.Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO
Executive Director, TAP Integrative
Co-Principal, Five to Thrive, LLC and Thrivers, LLC
Past-President, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Past-President, Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Led by Dr. Gurdev Parmar ND, FABNO, a board-certified naturopathic oncologist, IHC is a global-leader for provision of naturopathic and integrative oncology treatments, care and services. Because of the wide-range of modalities available at IHC combined with the sophisticationof the practitioners and compassionof the staff, I readily refer patients to this center.Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO
Medical Director of Naturopathic Specialists Scottsdale Arizona
Dr. Gurdev Parmar at IHC is a leader in the clinical application of hyperthermia to the integrative cancer treatment. I have seen great results working with him on some difficult to treat cancer cases!Nick Chen, MD, PhD
Member of American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO)
Member of International Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO)Executive
Dr. Gurdev Parmar is a leader in the field of naturopathic oncology. His clinic offers state-of-the-science loco-regional and whole-body hyperthermia treatments. Dr. Gurdev’s clinic was selected as one of 12 North American naturopathic oncology clinicsto participate in the 5 year Canadian-U.S. Integrative Oncology Outcomes Study led by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University.LJ Standish ND, PhD, FABNO
Clinical professor for the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. Affiliate research professor in the University of Washington's School of Medicine's radiology department. Medical director of the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC). Professor at the Bastyr University Research Institute.
