Nick Buratovich, N.M.D.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION:

1995 American Board of Naturopathic Medical Specialties of Family Medicine. Phoenix, Arizona. Diplomate and Board Certified in Family Medicine.
1982-1983 National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Portland, Oregon. Degree: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
1979-1982 Pacific College of Naturopathic Medicine. San Rafael, California.
1975-1976 Alta Bates Hospital Medical Technologist Training Program. Berkeley, California. Licence: Clinical Medical Technologist.
1969-1973 Saint Mary’s College, Moraga California. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

1993-Present Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Clinical Faculty: Department of Naturopathic Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine: Naturopathic Manipulative Treatment.
1993-1996 Adjunct Instructor SCNM
1996-Present Department Chair: Physical Medicine SCNM
1996-1998 Assistant Professor SCNM
1998-2007 Associate Professor SCNM
2007-Present Full Professor SCNM
2010-Present Course Coordinator and Professor in Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine
1983-1984 National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Teaching Assistant: Naturopathic Manipulative Treatment.
1981-1982 Pacific College of Naturopathic Medicine. Instructor: Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Diagnosis, Microbiology.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

2007-Present Medical Director – Cosmetic laser procedures – Allure Electroloysis and Skin Care. Tempe, Arizona
1985-Present Private Family Practice in Naturopathic Medicine. Mesa and Tempe Arizona.
1995-Present Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center. Scottsdale, Arizona. Clinical Staff Supervising Physician.
1989-1992 Comprehensive Health Services. Free Children’s Clinic: Scoliosis Detection and Treatment. Phoenix, Arizona. Volunteer Medical Practitioner.
1983-1984 University Hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University. Portland, Oregon. Clinical Pathology: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Medical Technologist.
1982 Haight Asbury Free Medical Center. San Francisco, California. Volunteer Medical Practitioner.
1975-1982 Alta Bates Hospital, Berkeley, California. Clinical Pathology: Laboratory. Medical Technologist.
1974-1977 Berkeley Community Health Project (Berkeley Free Clinic), Berkeley, California. Volunteer Medical Practitioner, Laboratory Supervisor.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

2016 Founding Board Member: Sports Medicine ANP
2015-Present Chair – Scientific Affairs Committee – Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
2010 -Present Course Coordinator: Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine
2008-2010 Executive Committee – Faculty Senate – Councilor Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2007-2008 Faculty Senate President. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2007-Present Member – Board of Directors – Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.
2006-Present Coordinator: Skills Center – Directed Skill Development Laboratories (DSDL) SCNM
2005 Member: Faculty Research Oversight Committee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2004-Present Member: Department of Continuing Medical Education. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2003-2005 Faculty Senate President. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2003-2005 Member: President’s Council. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2003-2010 Chair: Faculty Peer Review Committee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2002-Present Member: Research Advisory Board. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
2000-Present Chair: Promotions Committee. Faculty Senate. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
1998-Present Secretary: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Board of Trustees.
1996-Present Chair: Department of Physical Medicine. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
1995-2010 Member: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Board of Trustees.
1992-1994 Vice-Chairman: State of Arizona Naturopathic Physician’s Board of Medical Examiners.
1987-2010 Member: Naturopathic Physician’s Licensing (NPLEX) Board of Directors.
1987-1989 President: Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.
1986-1987 Vice-President: Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.
1985-1992 Member: Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Board of Directors. Chair: Membership Committee. Co-Chair: Legislative Committee.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

1995-Present Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection (NATI)
1985-Present Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA).
1986-Present American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
1988-Present Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians. (HANP)
1989-Present Naturopathic Physicians Acupuncture Academy. (NPAA)
1988-1990 Toastmasters International.
1992-1995 American Naturopathic Independent Physicians Association (ANIPA)
1995-Present American Board of Naturopathic Medical Specialties. Charter Member: College of Family Medicine.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

2017 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention: Professional Lecture: Manipulation Pearls: Practical Applications for Wrist Manipulation Following a FOOSH Injury.
July 2017, Biltmore Resort, Phoenix Arizona
2016 AzNMA’s Fall CME Comference: Professional lecture: Manual Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: The Hiatal Hernia Manual Reduction Technique. November 13, 2016
2016 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention: Professional Lecture: Manipulation Pearls: Manipulation of a  Posterior Tibia.
July 2016, Snowbird Resort Utah
2015 Integrating the Naturopathic Principles into the SCNM Program.
October 23, 2015
2014 White Coat Ceremony: Keynote Speaker 9-27-2014. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2013 Master of Ceremonies: Naturopathic Gathering: Tempe Arizona
Fall 2013
2011 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention: Professional Lecture: The Structural Functionality of the Foot. August 2011
2010 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention: Professional Lecture: The Red and Yellow Flags Spinal Manipulation: When To, When Not To. 8-13-2010 Portland, Oregon.
2010 Master of Ceremonies, Graduate Commencement Ceremony Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, July 2010, Chandler Arizona
2009 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention: Professional Lecture: The Psychology of Manual Medicine – Expressive Manipulation and Psychosomatic Conditions.
8-20-2009 Tacoma Washington
2008 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Manipulative
Techniques Utilized by Naturopathic Practitioners.
8-18-08 Phoenix, Arizona
2008 American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Annual
Convention. Professional Lecture: Diagnosis and Manipulative Treatment of Cervical Spine Dysfunction.
8-14-08. Phoenix, Arizona.
2008 Delivered Board of Trustees Address July 12, 2008. Graduate Commencement Ceremony Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Chandler Arizona.
2008 Master of Ceremonies. Graduate Commencement Ceremony Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
7-12-2008. Chandler Arizona
2007 Master of Ceremonies – White Coat Ceremony. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
8-18-2007.
2007 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual
Convention. Professional Lecture: Diagnosis and Manipulative Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.
8-22-2007 Palm Springs, California.
2006 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual
Convention. Professional Lecture: Shoulder Girdle Manipulation
8-11-2006 Portland Oregon
2006 Delivered Board of Trustees Address July 15, 2006. Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Scottsdale Arizona
2006 Keynote Speaker: White Coat Ceremony. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
2-20-2006
2005 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Foot and Ankle Manipulation
8-27-2005 Scottsdale Arizona
2005 Panel Discussion Member: The Naturopathic Gathering The Therapeutic Order. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Sunday June 19th 2005
2004 Keynote Speaker: Research Night Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Friday, June 18th 2004.
2003 Delivered Board of Trustees Address July 19,2003, at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Scottsdale Arizona.
2001 Arizona Physical Therapy Association: Annual Orthopedic Update. Professional Lecture: Naturopathic Philosophy in Manipulative Medicine.
1999 Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Heart of Naturopathic Healing.
1997 American Association of Naturopathic Physician Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Extremity Manipulation.
1995 Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Extremity Manipulation.
1993 Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: The Treatment of Soft Tissue Whiplash Injuries with Acupuncture.
1991 Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Whiplash Injuries.
1990 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Annual Convention. Public Lecture: New Directions in Health Care – The A, B, C’s of Good Health.
1988-1989 Nutrition and Health Lecture Series. Sponsored by Ceres Whole-Food Market. Mesa, Arizona.
1986 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Convention. Professional Lecture: Treatment of Myofascial Syndromes with Acupuncture.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND DISTINCTIONS:

2017 Master of Ceremonies: Talking Stick Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Orientation, April 5th 2017
2016 Member: Faculty Search Committee: Nutrition Chair, Mind Body Chair, Full Time Faculty Position
2016 Member: HLC Self Study, Criterion One: Mission and Vision
2016 Master of Ceremonies: Gong Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, June 24, 2016
2016 Member: Basic Science Anatomy Instructor Search Committee
2015-2016 TA NATI Prolotherapy Workshops: Lower Extremity/Upper Extremity. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2015 Master of Ceremonies: Gong Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, June 26, 2015
2015 Member: Clinical Faculty Search Committee: CLPR Co-ordinator, Residency Director, Staff Physician, Director of Certificate Programs, Clinical Faculty
2015 Member: Smarter Together Core Group: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2014 Member: Clinical Faculty Search Committee
2014 Presentation of Hoods: Commencement Ceremony Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Chandler Arizona, July 12, 2014
2014 Master of Ceremonies: Gong Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, July 11, 2014
2014 Member: Director of Research Search Committee
2014 Member: Clinical Faculty Search Committee
2014 Member: Division Director of Basic Science Search Committee
2014 Member: Basic Sciences Faculty Search Committee
2014-2016 Presenter: Integrative Module:  NAU Physicians Assistants Program Phoenix: Physical Medicine – Manipulation
2013 Member: Dean of Instruction Search Committee
2012 Co-Chair: CNME Self Study Subcommittee: Standard VII Evaluation and Management
2011-Present Presenter and Participant: Intersession I: Integrative Medicine Module U of A College of Medicine Phoenix: Physical Medicine – Manipulation
2011-Present Member: Academic Assessment Committee
2009-Present Member: Tuition and Fees Committee
2009-Present Member: Enrollment Management Committee
2009 Key Note Speaker – White Coat Ceremony 8-16-2009 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
2008 Chair – CNME Self Study – Standard One Mission, and Objectives.
2008 Chair – HLC Self Study. Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching.
2008 Student Retention Steering Committee.
2008 Master of Ceremonies – White Coat Ceremony 8-17-2008 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2008 Master of Ceremonies – White Coat Ceremony 2-17-2008 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
2006 Principle author AANP Position Paper on Naturopathic Physical Medicine. Adopted AANP National Convention House of Delegates 8-8-2006
2006 Member: Clinical Dean Search Committee
2005 Chair: Woman’s Integrative Medicine’s Department Chair Search Committee: SCNM
2005 Chair: CMO Search Committee, SCNM Medical Center
2005 Member: Provost Search Committee
2005 Chair: Research Post Doctorate Selection Committee
2004-Present Member: Sage Foundation Board Member
2004-Present Member: Clinical Practice Committee, SCNM Medical Center
2004 CNME Self Study Institutional Steering Committee Co Team Leader: Faculty
2004-2005 Member: Institutional Assessment Review Committee
2003-Present Member: Student Satisfaction Inventory (Noel-Levitz) Committee
2003 Chair: Vision Statement Committee as appointed by the Board of Trustees of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
2003 Presentation of Diplomas, July 19, 2003, at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Scottsdale, Arizona.
2003 Recipient: OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD as voted by the Graduating Class of Summer 2003. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
2003 Chair: Criterion Five Subcommittee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Science’s Plan for Institutional Self Study for the Higher Learning Commission. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
2003 NPBOMEX Board Exam Review, July 2003
2003 NPBOMEX Board Exam questions for Physical Medicine, June 2003.
2000 Member: Criterion One Subcommittee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences’ Plan for Institutional Self Study for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
2000 Master of Ceremonies: Graduation Ceremony of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Class of 2000.
1999-Present Conduct NPLEX review sessions for Clinical Boards in Physical Medicine biannually.
1999-Present Member: Scholarship Review Committee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
1999 Presentation of Hoods: Graduation Ceremony of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Class of 1999.
1998 Chairman: Mission / Vision Statement Committee. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Science’s Self Study for Accreditation.
1998 Presentation of Hoods: Graduation Ceremony of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Class of 1998.
1995 Selected Honored Member: National Directory of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals
1993 Arizona State Representative to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) House of Delegates.
1992 Recipient: PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR award from the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.
1992 Moderator and Organizer of Political Forum: America’s Medical Crisis – A Naturopathic Health Care Solution.
1991 Co-Author: American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Position Paper on Naturopathic Manipulation.
1990 Moderator and Organizer of Political Forum: Health Care – Insurance and Naturopathic Medicine.
1973 Recipient: ROBERT P. ROOD Medal. Awarded to the outstanding graduating senior in the Pre-Medical program of Saint Mary’s College.

PUBLICATIONS:

Kim LS, Axelrod LJ, Howard P, Buratovich N, Waters RF. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of methylsulfonymethane (MSN) for knee osteoarthritis pain. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2005;24(5):433.

Kim LS, Axelrod LJ, Howard P, Buratovich N, Waters RF. Efficacy of methylsufonylmethane (MSN) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: A pilot clinical trial. Osteoarthrititis and Cartilage 2005;14(3):286-294.

Naturopathic Physical Medicine, Chaitow et al. Contributing Author, Chapters 1,7,10,12. Principle author of Preface. Elsevier, 2008

Hawk C, Ndetan H, Kizhakkeveettil A, Cambron J, Buratovich N, Scarlett N, Smith-Barbaro P. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Professions Student’s Perceptions about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Topics in Integrative Health Care [ISSN 2158-4222] – Vol 3 (2) June 30, 2012.

Buratovich, N. Articular Neurology: How Osseous Manipulation Helps Joint Pain – A Neurological Explanation. NDNR online Editorial Exclusive article, July 2014 issue.