Dr. Rich Barrett brings over 20 years of clinical training and experience to NCNM. 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 NCNM for 20 years. He currently teaches courses in clinical physical diagnosis; ears, eyes, nose and throat (EENT); and clinical case presentation. In addition Dr. Barrett is an attending physician at the Mount Olivet Clinic, an NCNM community clinic, overseeing students on several teaching shifts.
Dr. Barrett has authored numerous publications and has 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 NCNM’s Helfgott Research Institute. Additionally, he received a National Institute of Health award to pursue research training at Oregon Health and Science University and earned his Certificate in Human Investigations from OHSU’s School of Medicine.
Dr. Barrett graduated from NCNM 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.
Curriculum Vitae
Updated October 2006
PROFESSIONAL
July 1994 to present
Associate Professor
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
EENT, Clinical and Physical Diagnosis Lab, Clinical Case Presentations Clinical Medicine.
Sept 2001- June 2003
Fellow, Human Investigations Program
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Sept. 2000- June 2001
Member, Presidential Search Committee
July 1994- 1997
Chair, Faculty Development Committee
Oct. 1997-2003
Chair, Clinical Sciences Department
Oct. 1993-June 1994
Co-Chair Academic Dean Search Committee
July 1987- July 1993
Assistant Professor
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
EENT, Clinical and Physical Diagnosis Lab, Clinical Medicine
July 1989-July 1994
Associate Academic Dean, Clinical Education
1991 to June 1995
Chair, Institutional Review Board
1987-1988
Chief Resident
Portland Naturopathic Clinic
1986-1987
Residency, Family Practice
Portland Naturopathic Clinic
1986-1996
Private Practice
Portland Naturopathic Clinic
EDUCATION
1986
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine
1995
BA,University of Rhodes Island
2003
Certificate in Human Investigations, Oregon Health and Sciences University
AFFILIATIONS
1987- 1994
Member, Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
1987- present
Member, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
1990- present
Member, National College Representative
House of Delegates,American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
1987- present
Member, Professional Affairs Committee
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Sept. 1994 - present
Member, Peer Review Committee
Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners
Sept. 1995-2000
Appointed to Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners by Governor John Kitzhaber
August 1995- Feb 2004
Member and Nutrition Examination Chair, Naturopathic Physicians LicensingExamination (NPLEX) Board
August 1992-1994
Reviewer
Journal of Naturopathic Medicine
April 1999, April 2003
Counsel on Naturopathic Medical Education(CNME) Site Visit team member
HONORS
1988
Teaching Award, “Outstanding New Faculty Member”
1998
“Docere” Award for Excellence in Teaching
2006
President’s Distinguished Service Award
2006
Moodle Award for Most Creative Use of Online Learning in the Classroom
2006
“Docere” Award for Excellence in Teaching
RESEARCH
1989
The Effects of Aloe Vera on the Symptom of Migraine
1995-present
Outcomes research on consecutive cases of Group A beta hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitisand Otitis media
2004
Action of Taraxacum on Diuresis and Electrolyte Status
2005
A Naturopathic Protocol Vs. Amoxicillin for Uncomplicated Otitis Media
SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Barrett, R. Naturopathic Treatment of Tinnitus, Proceedings of the Fifth International Tinnitus Seminar, p 74-78. 1995
Barrett, R.Naturopathic Specific Condition:Cataract Protocol.Journal of Botanical Medicine 2(2):66-68, 1997.
Barrett, R.Naturopathic Specific Condition:Glaucoma Protocol.Journal of Botanical Medicine 2(2):33-36, 1997.
Saunders PR, Barrett R, 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. 2006 Aug;20(8):687-95.
North American Research Conference on Complementary Medicine, Poster Presentation, Evaluation of CAM Curriculum at OHSU
2006
OHSU Cam Grand Rounds: Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
2005
OHSU Cam Grand Rounds: Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2005
Providence Medical Center Residents Grand Rounds
Naturopathic Treatment of Asthma
2005
OHSU Cam Grand Rounds: Treatment of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
2004
AANP Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Effects of Taraxacum on Diuresis and Electrolyte Status: Results of two Pilot Studies,
2003
OHSU CAM Grand Rounds Sinusitis and Vocal Cord Dysfunction
2003
AANP Annual Meeting, Portland OR
Asthma: State of our Knowledge
2000
A Naturopathic Approach to the treatment of Otitis Media, Utah Osteopathic Association, Fall Meeting
1998-2000
Participant and panelist: American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) CAM Special Interest Group
1996
Review of Retinopathies, AANP Annual Convention
1995
Naturopathic Treatment of Tinnitus, International Tinnitus Symposium 1995, Portland Oregon
1992
Naturopathic Treatment of Hypertension, OANP Fall Seminar
1990
Naturopathic Treatment of Otitis Media, OANP Spring Seminar
1989
The Effects of Aloe Vera on the Symptoms of Migraine.Results presented at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 1990 Annual Meeting
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Courses
Dr. Barrett teaches the following:
NOS710 Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
CLS510L/520L/530L Clinical Physical Diagnosis lab I, II, III
CLE709 Clinic Secondary Rotation
CLE811 Clinic Primary Rotation
