Dr. Phil Wazny - Naturopathic Physician




Dr. Wazny is a trained practitioner of natural medicine and possesses years of practice in the field of traditional medicine, a combination that provides patients a multitude of rich and diverse experiences.

A native of Colorado, Dr. Wazny graduated magna cum laude in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Colorado. While in Colorado, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and served as president of the University's Premedical Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta.

Searching for adventure and new experiences in health care upon graduation, Dr. Wazny spent two years with the United States Peace Corps in Honduras where he worked with midwives, physicians and nurses at the local health center. It was here that he first witnessed the power of botanical medicine. Working with patients at the health center, traditional medicines were often in short supply. As a result, Wazny walked with patients and handpicked dozens of local rainforest botanicals to treat their ailments.

These experiences prompted Dr. Wazny to pursue a career in Naturopathy, the field of medicine that respects the healing power of nature and places emphasis on prevention of disease and optimizing lifestyle to maintain wellness. Dr. Wazny graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, in Tempe, Arizona, a leading institution in the field. Like traditional medical schools, the first two years of the program focused on the basic sciences such as microbiology, pharmacology, and anatomy. The next two years required students to rotate through various conventional fields (family practice, pediatrics, dermatology, etc.,) as well as learn alternative approaches to health and curing disease.

As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), Dr. Wazny is trained in the various disciplines of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): acupuncture, homeopathy, botanical medicine, nutrition, environmental medicine, detoxification, and mind-body medicine. He is also trained in more traditional subjects such as pharmacology and minor surgery.

In his free time, Dr. Wazny enjoys hiking, golf, and hockey. He and his wife reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wazny looks forward to helping his patients on their "Natural Path" toward wellness.

-Dr. Philip M. Wazny