Dr. Marcus Miller is one of a small number of physicians in the U.S. who is trained and board certified as both a medical doctor and a naturopathic doctor. Dr Miller's philosophy on patient care is, “It's no secret that good patient care is based on caring for the patient. I feel that the best aspects of conventional and naturopathic medicine complement one another and when combined, they can represent the highest level of medical service.”
As a full-time academic and clinic faculty member at NCNM, Dr. Miller teaches courses in pharmacology, geriatrics, pathology, endocrinology and emergency medicine. He received his medical doctorate degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1982. Thereafter, he completed an internship in family practice at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, La., followed by a residency in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, OR. After 13 years in private practice, Dr. Miller began his naturopathic education at NCNM and in 2001, he graduated with both academic honors and honors in research.
Courses taught: • BAS418/428/438 Basic Science Clinical Correlates I, II, III • CLS532/542 Pathology III and IV • NOS516/517 Parmacology I and II • NOS712 Endocrinology • NOS714 Geriatrics • NOS632 Emergency Medicine • CLE709 Clinic Secondary Rotation • CLE811 Clinic Primary Rotation
In 2012, Dr. Miller was the recipient of the first Boudreau Award given for excellence in teaching. The previous year he was awarded "The Tender Heart Award" and in 2010 he received the Carlson Excellence in Teaching Award as the Outstanding Clinical Medicine Instructor. When time allows, Dr Miller pursues his passion for painting and print-making.
Curriculum Vitae
BOARD CERTIFICATION
• Internal Medicine
• Naturopathic Medicine
EDUCATION
2001
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Honors in Research and Academic Honors
National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR
1982
Doctor of Medicine
Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, LA
1976
Bachelor of Science: Zoology/Biology; Minor: Fine Arts
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
INTERNSHIP / RESIDENCY
1983 – 1986
Internal Medicine, Internship and Residency
Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR
1982 – 1983
Family Practice Internship
Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
EXTERNSHIP
Summer 1981
Cardiac Surgery, under the direction of Dr. Denton Cooley
St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, TX
LICENSURE
Medical Physician, Oregon, License Number: MD13756
• Case Correlates – Introduction to Clinical Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Geriatrics
• Office Orthopedics
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
2001 – Present
Course Director, NCNM, Portland, OR
• Case Correlates – Introduction to Clinical Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Geriatrics
• Pharmacology
2002 – Present
Physician, Legacy Urgent Care Clinic, St. Helens, OR
1997 – 1999
Physician, Providence Urgent Care Clinic, Portland, OR
1986 – 1997
Physician, Columbia Ambulatory Medicine Associates, Portland, OR
1988 – 1990
Medical Director, Milwaukee Good Samaritan Clinic, Milwaukie, OR
1986 – 1988
Medical Director, Gresham Good Samaritan Clinic, Gresham, OR
Medical practice for the years listed above includes Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine.
HONORS
2011 - 2012
Making a Difference Award
2010 - 2011
Making a Difference Award
2010 - 2011
Tender Heart Award
NCNM Student Government Association
2009 - 2010
Clinical Professor of the Year
2009 - 2010
Carlson Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award
2008 - 2009
Academic Professor of the Year Award
Honoring Our Own, NCNM
2007
Certificate of Achievement
Formation of the NCNM Vanguard Group
Helfgott Research Center, NCNM
2001 - 2002
NCNM Making a Difference Award
Tender Heart Award
NCNM Student Government Association
1986
Oregon Internal Medicine Resident’s Research Project of the Year Award
The Utility of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis
American College of Physicians, Oregon state chapter
1986
Poster presentation at the American College of Physicians National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Utility of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis
1972 -1976
Full Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Oregon Medical Association
Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
PRESENTATIONS
Some of the presentations Dr. Miller has given in the past five years:
2012
Nutraceuticals and Supplements in Primary Care
Louisiana State Univ. School of Medicine Annual Scientific Session
New Orleans, Louisiana
2011
20 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs
NW Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Portland, Oregon
2010
Low Back Pain & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Bridge Conference
University of Western States, Portland, Oregon
2010
Oregon Mini-Med School: Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy and Mind-Body Medicine
NCNM, Portland, Oregon
2009
Update on Hypertensive Medications
NW Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Portland, Oregon
2009
Update on Diabetes Medications
NCNM Continuing Education, Portland, Oregon
2008
Primary Care & Pharmacology Review
Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Missoula, Montana
2007
20 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs
Novel and Holistic Drug Mechanisms
British Columbia Assoc. of Naturopathic Physicians
