Dr. Rich Barrett brings over 30 years of clinical training and experience to NUNM. His extensive understanding of whole-body medicine has led to his appreciation for difficult clinical cases. “I have a special interest in treating and diagnosing challenging health conditions and am interested in coordinating care with other physicians, such as medical and osteopathic doctors and chiropractors.” His areas of expertise include:
● Family practice
● Eyes, ears, nose and throat conditions
● Pediatrics
Dr. Barrett has been an academic and clinical faculty member at NUNM for 20+ years. He currently teaches courses in clinical physical diagnosis; eyes, ears, nose and throat (EENT); and clinical case presentation. In addition, Dr. Barrett is an attending physician at the Mount Olivet Clinic, an NUNM community clinic, overseeing students on several teaching shifts.
Dr. Barrett has authored numerous publications and presented papers at the annual conference for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) on outcomes research on streptococcal pharyngitis and the diuretic effects of Taraxacum leaf. He has received awards for excellence in teaching and has been appointed to the research faculty at NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute. Additionally, he received a National Institutes of Health award to pursue research training at Oregon Health & Science University and earned his Certificate in Human Investigations from OHSU’s School of Medicine. In 2012 Dr. Barrett was selected as a scholar in the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions.
Dr. Barrett graduated from NCNM (now NUNM) in 1986 and followed his four-year doctoral education with a two-year residency in family practice. In addition to raising his two boys, his interests outside of medicine include hiking, cross-country skiing, music, gardening, woodworking, environmentalism and social justice.
Publications:
Barrett R Naturopathic Treatment of Tinnitus, Proceedings of the Fifth International Tinnitus Seminar, p 74-78. 1995
Barrett R , Saunders PR, Asthma: The State of our Knowledge; NMRA Thought Leaders. International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine 2004; 1(1): 53
Lindahl MG, Barrett R, Peterson D, Zheng L, Nedrow A. Development of an integrative patient history intake tool: a Delphi study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;11(1):52-6.
Dunne N, Benda W, Kim L, Mittman P, Barrett R, Snider P, Pizzorno J. Naturopathic medicine: what can patients expect? J Fam Pract. 2005 Dec;54(12):1067-72.
Brush J, Mendenhall E, Guggenheim A, Chan T, Connelly E, Soumyanath A, Buresh R, Barrett R, Zwickey H. The effect of Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza glabra on CD69 expression and immune cell activation in humans. Phytother Res
Nedrow AR, Istvan J, Haas M, Barrett R, Salveson C, Moore G, Hammerschlag R, Keenan E. Implications for education in complementary and alternative medicine: a survey of entry attitudes in students at five health professional schools. J Altern Complement M
Benjamin, P. J., Phillips, R., Warren, D., Salveson, C., Hammerschlag, R., Snider, P. Barrett, R, … ACCAHC/OCCIM Task Force. (2007). Response to a proposal for an integrative medicine curriculum. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York
Naturopathic Treatment of Tinnitus, Proceedings of the Fifth International Tinnitus Seminar, p 74-78. 1995
Barrett R , Saunders PR, Asthma: The State of our Knowledge; NMRA Thought Leaders. International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine 2004; 1(1): 53
Lindahl MG, Barrett R, Peterson D, Zheng L, Nedrow A. Development of an integrative patient history intake tool: a Delphi study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;11(1):52-6.
Dunne N, Benda W, Kim L, Mittman P, Barrett R, Snider P, Pizzorno J. Naturopathic medicine: what can patients expect? J Fam Pract. 2005 Dec;54(12):1067-72.
Brush J, Mendenhall E, Guggenheim A, Chan T, Connelly E, Soumyanath A, Buresh R, Barrett R, Zwickey H. The effect of Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza glabra on CD69 expression and immune cell activation in humans. Phytother Res
Nedrow AR, Istvan J, Haas M, Barrett R, Salveson C, Moore G, Hammerschlag R, Keenan E. Implications for education in complementary and alternative medicine: a survey of entry attitudes in students at five health professional schools. J Altern Complement M
Benjamin, P. J., Phillips, R., Warren, D., Salveson, C., Hammerschlag, R., Snider, P. Barrett, R, … ACCAHC/OCCIM Task Force. (2007). Response to a proposal for an integrative medicine curriculum. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York
