About Dr. Schweitzer
PRE-MEDICAL EDUCATION
Dr. Schweitzer earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and post-graduate research at McGill University, Montreal, in the fields of cancer immunology and endocrine pathophysiology. He received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND), after a four-year program, from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon.
EARLY EXPERIENCE AND INFLUENCES
Dr. Schweitzer was a resident post-graduate Fellow at NCNM in the fields of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, an instructor in endocrinology, and a supervisor of student doctors at Portland Naturopathic Clinic. This was followed by training in natural therapies in Europe, including oxygen multi-step therapy with immunostimulation with Eastern Germany’s most celebrated scientist, Professor Manfred von Ardenne.
AN ECLECTIC APPROACH
Dr. Schweitzer brings an eclectic blend of advanced diagnostic materials, homeopathy, acupuncture, other energy medicines, nutritional and botanical medicines and European Biological Medicines to the table for his diverse range of patients.
DR. SCHWEITZER, THE PERSON
A calming and wise influence, Dr. Schweitzer is at a good point in his career – young enough to be up on what’s new in the field, yet with a wealth of seasoned clinical and life experience. He speaks fluent French and German, and is married with two children.
Connecticut credentials
Licensed by the State Naturopathic Boards of Connecticut and Oregon, Dr. Schweitzer has been a general practitioner in Fairfield County since 1986. A member of both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Connecticut Society of Naturopathic Physicians, he is the Clinical Director of the Wellness Institute in Norwalk.
For over 25 years, Dr. Schweitzer has been helping the people of Fairfield County, Connecticut, including Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, Greenwich and Danbury. He also has patients from New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, even Switzerland and Germany.