Alumni “I worked for a manufacturing company for several years before deciding I might be more interested in science. I volunteered with a medical nonprofit to assist in providing health care for people in need before deciding on a career in medicine. I applied to several types of medical schools, and NCNM was the only naturopathic medical school. I always liked the idea of treating the whole person and using an approach of diet, lifestyle and exercise. My goal is to be the best primary care doctor I can be, with a special focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary health. I’ve had a very unique training as an ND that includes interpreting resting EKGs, stress EKGs and pulmonary function tests. I enjoy working with patients with cardiovascular concerns and helping to design a program that offers them a full spectrum of choices. NDs and patients are on a journey together—it comes back to the role of doctor as teacher.” Dr. Nathaniel Bingham is completing his first year of a two-year residency as the heart and lung resident at NCNM’s teaching clinic at the Center for Natural Medicine in Portland. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Oregon and graduated from NCNM in 2013.
Nathaniel Bingham, ND
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