New York City's Top Doctors

I was honored to receive
an invitation to New York
City's Top Doctors event
at the Hippodrome last night.
Leading physicians from
different disciplines across the
city gathered to meet, talk,
and connect.

I was the only naturopathic doctor there and, surprisingly, most
physicians I met were very curious about what I do. Some had
simply never heard of naturopathic medicine before. Others
wanted to refer patients with questions regarding supplements
they know nothing about. Some were interested because their
family members or friends were taking vitamins or botanical
medicines or homeopathic remedies. And many doctors remarked
that several of their patients are asking for alternative options.

I was inspired that so many practitioners with such different
perspectives and philosophies took the time to get to know
each other and find common ground.

Rarely recognized, this is a critical component of health care
reform. Different fields of medicine shouldn't be competing
against one another. We should be working together. From
surgeons and internists to dermatologists and naturopathic
doctors, health care providers all have certain strengths and
weaknesses. Only when we work as a team will patients get
the care that is best for them.