Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center Review

They have false/incorrect medical records for a family member and have sent these out to other people without her authorization. She contacted one of the doctors who supposedly wrote and also tampered with some of these reports, and the doctor (no longer working there) agreed she never saw my family member and did not tamper with reports or write any for her. Yet, SCNM refuses to amend these ancient reports and mitigate the trouble they have caused. Beware that your medical records may not actually be yours and many strange things could be written about "you" without you knowing. These people are very unfriendly and unprofessional. We are contacting the appropriate authorities, but want to warn others meanwhile.

I've been going to SCNM Medical Center for about 10 years and really appreciate the efficiency and friendliness of most staff. I started seeing Dr. Alexander about 3 years ago and am Very happy to have found and selected her as my Primary Care Doctor. I was fascinated by many of the suggestions made during my first appointment, as well as subsequent appointments, and truly appreciate the way that she thinks outside of the box. But most of all I so appreciate Dr. Alexander's kindness, the fact that I feel heard by her, the fact that I feel she gives me credit for my intelligence and personal knowledge of my body and health, and yes her sense of humor. Not only do I not feel talked down to by Dr. Alexander, I don't feel like she makes assumptions about me based on surface information and she tries to meet me where I'm at to join me in my journey!

Doctors that take their time still exist. holistic approach to health while not pushing medicines or 50 trips to specialists and labs. everyone loves what they do and care deeply for their patients and their wellbeing. only thing needed is a dose of patience as they do take their time asking questions and digging deeper.

Just starting to go to the center, the staff and doctors have all been amazing taking their to time me and being very encouraging. I really felt they listened to me and the issues I brought to the table. Looking forward to my next visit!

Been a patient twice here, very good experience with the physicians and students. Each time they spent an entire hour with me. I've never had that type of attention at another clinic.

I like working with the students. It takes longer but it is a very thorough check up. I get good care and like coming here.

I have been going to SCNM Medical Center since they used to be in Scottsdale, and I have always had a good experience. They were the first to introduce me to natural/eastern medicine. The only reason I am not giving them a 5 star review is because I think they are running their IV Therapy service dangerously. They have students doing the IVs and the last two times I have gone my visit was the first time they had ever done an IV on anyone, nerve wracking to say the least and I will no longer be going there for IVs anymore because of this. IVs can be very dangerous if done incorrectly and they should be done by a nurse who is experienced, so I would think this would be a risk. Shouldn't the students at least have practiced several times on other students or doctors before they are "practicing" for the first time on clients? Seems odd to me...

Awful excuses for natural health practitioners and defenders of informed consent. Won t ever go back.

I ve had nothing but great experiences with SCNM. You feel heard, appreciated and understood.

Calling CPS on a family when their child's fever went down is just about the most evil thing you can do. So no, I can't imagine ever patronizing this office.

Doctors and students helped me a lot with my supplements, thank you very much.

PERFECT! MERCI BEAUCOUP! THE BEST MEDICAL CLINIC AND SCHOOL ON THE PLANET!

This school is the wave of the future. Preventative medicine saved my life after a heart attack at 46. My regular physician gave me many unhealthy meds. When I came off the prescribed meds and I started taking herbs a Naturopathic Physician gave me they worked just as well, but without all the side effects. I also learned that all meds are made from herbs and the only way the pharm companies can patent them is by adding chemicals.

I like this place a lot. Naturopathic doctors at reasonable rates, especially if you do consolations with students, which probably take longer, but help to educate students while you save money. They also offer discounts on supplements when you go there to see a doctor.

Great place to get the supplements I can't find at other stores!

I have been there many times and they don't listen and one of their doctors called CPS on a family for not doing exactly what she demanded even though it was bad advice. This is not good naturopathy which should be working with patients.

Best experience ever. Very professional environment and they listen. Compassionate, caring, and the students are amazing!,

Great telemedicine experience. Even during a student shift, the student clinician spent nearly an hour talking with me, discussing and explaining to me the treatment plan. I was able to meet with the physician and it was great to see the student/teacher dynamic. It felt like I was getting two providers for the price of one!

I have been attending SCNM for over a year now and it is a wonderful place. Please have the right mind set that this is a learning and very nurturing environment for doctors and students. For me, it has become affordable solution for my health since no/most insurance will not cover this or most of this, so working with the students has become my affordable plan. Have patience as they have with the patients! You are working with a team, and with great natural, alternative medicines. So it's a little bit of crowd sourcing for your health, which is great but sometimes takes longer. They also treat my sister who is recovering from cancer. The IV drip room is a very well run operation. I feel lucky to have this medical center in my community and I can incorporate it into my weekly routine.

Love this place. Dr. Burell and his students have taken great care of my kids. They genuinely care about issues and want to create solutions. Would recommend them to everyone.

Amazing care from professional staff and student clinicians

The Dr.s are supportive and are not easily defeated. Their ears are open to the needs of the patient.
The Dr.s live up to their Hippocratic oath, and are determined to defeat awful diseases and do no harm.

Love the dedicated doctors here, and the students have been wonderful to work with.

Can't believe you take your child there and they call CPS if you don't do exactly as they say. Beware, find a GP or a physician that you can trust. Not this place