Dr. Gurdev Parmar ND

Gurdev Parmar, ND

Co-Founder & Medical Director

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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 eight-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.

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. Gurdev Parmar ND

Dr. Gurdev Parmar ND

Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND

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The Incredible Power of Natural Immunity & the Fever Response

Arming the Immune System

An Exploration of Fever:
In this book, you will learn that we should let our bodies’ natural systems get to work because they are more effective at eliminating invaders than any military on
earth. You’ll discover that fever is an essential part of the immune system. We’ll see how fever is found throughout the animal kingdom because that most powerful
mechanism of the immune system is vital for survival. A fever is not just something to be endured; it’s an ancient, beautiful, beneficial action integral to our bodies.

Gurdev Parmar, ND

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Arming the Immune System

A Desktop Guide of Integrative Cancer Care

Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology

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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Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology

Dr. Parmar's Clinical Pearlz

Pearlz

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.

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Experience

  • Two decades of clinical experience, in practice at IHC since 2000, having treated many thousands of patients living with cancer.
  • Co-Founder & Medical Director of the largest naturopathic clinic in Canada.
  • First CME approved naturopathic cancer care residency program in Canada.
  • Brought hyperthermia to Canada after 10 years of study and research.
  • Only clinician/researcher world wide who has conducted research on the use of hyperthermia within an integrated naturopathic cancer care setting.
  • Only naturopathic cancer care physician to have data supporting a significant statistical benefit to adding their treatment approach with the standard of care, for safety and overall survival.
  • Author of the “Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology”(pending publication) but will be the primary reference text for naturopathic and integrative cancer care physicians worldwide.
  • Chair of the Residency Committee for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and residency director at Integrated Health Clinic.

Qualifications

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.

Publications

  • Baronzio G, Parmar G, Baronzio M. 2015. Overview of methods for overcoming hindrance to drug delivery to tumors, with special attention to tumor interstitial fluid. Frontiers in Oncology: 5(165): 1-17. (doi:10.3389/fonc.2015.00165)

    In this overview, we will describe all the methods (drugs, nutraceuticals, and physical methods of treatment) able to lower TIFP and to modify ECM used for increasing drug concentration within the tumor tissue.

  • Integrative Oncology Therapies, 2015 - "Naturopathic Oncology Modified Delphi Panel", an article by Dr. Jacob Hill, ND MS, et al.

    This study implements a modified Delphi protocol to develop expert consensus regarding ethics, philosophy, and research development in naturopathic oncology.

  • Journal of Integrative Oncology, Volume 3:Issue 1:115, 2014 - "A Brief Overview of Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment", an article by Gianfranco Baronzio, Gurdev Parmar, Marco Ballerini, Andras Szasz, Miriam Baronzio and Valter Cassutti

    Despite the large economic and intellectual efforts, cancer is still not easily treatable disease by conventional therapies. This led ultimately to reconsider hyperthermia,

  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, February, 2014 - "A Promising Cancer Therapy", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Dr. Erin Rurak, ND

    This article looks at hyperthermia as an interative cancer therapy.

  • Cancer Treatment - Conventional and Innovative Approaches, 2013 - "Glioblastomas, Astrocytomas: Survival Amelioration Adding Hyperthermia to Conformal Radiotherapy and Temozolomide", Gianfranco Baronzio, Gurdev Parmar, Michela De Santis and Alberto Gramaglia

    This article looks at the use of Pegylated Doxorubicin and Hyperthermia in the Treatment of a Recurrent Case.

  • Dove Press journal: ImmunoTargets and Therapy, May, 2013 - "Update on the challenges and recent advances in cancer immunotherapy", an article by Gianfranco Baronzio, Gurdev Parmar, Marco Ballerini, Valter Cassutti, Irina ZH Shunina, Sergio Giuli, and Mikhail Kiselevsky

    This overview provides an analysis of some of the immunotherapies currently in use and under investigation, with a special focus on the tumor microenvironment, which we believe is a major factor responsible for the general failure of immunotherapy to date.

  • The Journal of IHP, November/December 2012- "Hyperthermia in Oncology", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Dr. Christopher Habib, ND

    Hyperthermia (HT), or thermal therapy, is the use of high temperature or heat against cancerous tissues. This article will look at local-­regional HT, which has historically been used in some form or another across most ancient medical traditions.

  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, October, 2010 - "Oncology Field Trip", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

    Integrative medical technology from Germany comes to North America

  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, January, 2009 - "Lower Gastrointestinal Review: Colon and Rectal Cancer", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO

    This article reviews colorectal cancer (CRC) literature presented at this 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. The review covers what CRC is, how common it is, what constitutes a good screening program, what signs and symptoms to watch for and how to properly work up and follow the CRC patient.

  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, January, 2009 - "Breast Cancer Review - The ASCO Report", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

    This article summarizes the most pertinent developments in treating breast cancer.

  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, April, 2009 - "Carcinoid: The Zebra Diagnosis", an article by Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO and Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

    Carcinoid tumors often may cause no symptoms for years. They may be diagnosed unexpectedly by a surgeon during an unrelated surgery or on x-rays for another condition

Speaking Engagements

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.)

Testimonials

Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO

Testimonials

Dr. Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson, ND, FABNOMedical Director and Founder of the Anderson Medical Group, Seattle Washington
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 Lise Alshuler
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNOPractitioner Naturopathic Specialist
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

Dr Dan Rubin
Dan Rubin, ND, FABNOMedical Director, Naturopathic Specialists Scottsdale Arizona
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

Nick Chen, MD, PhDMedical Oncologist, Seattle Integrative Cancer Center
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. Leanna-Standish
Leanna Standish ND, PhD, FABNOProfessor for the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University
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.

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