Episode 37: Davis Lamson
Davis Lamson had a career in chemistry research and university instruction before following his heart into naturopathic medicine. Dr Lamson received the ND in 1982 in the first class at Bastyr University. The career change seems successful and the previous training in chemistry is of great value in locating causes of medical problems! Today he discusses naturopathic oncology.
Dr Davis Lamson practices at Tahoma Clinic in Tukwila, Washington (near Seattle) with chief interests in autoimmunity and cancer. He has published over thirty-five research and review papers, including the subjects of hepatitis C, controlling MRSA, stimulating immune function, emphysema, autism, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux, kidney failure, autoimmunity, and various cancer-related topics.
Dr. Lamson was Adjunct Faculty and coordinator of oncology education for 17 years at the Medical School of Bastyr University from 1997 through 2013. He also supervised ND medical students in a hospital oncology setting.
Dr. Lamson received the 2004 Bastyr University Distinguished Alumnus Award and the 2005 President’s Award of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians on its founding. In 2015, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of that Association. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Botanical Medicine Academy, and the Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians. Presently he serves on the conference committee of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
