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Robert Lee Gear Jr.,  N.M.D., D.C.

 

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.

3543 North 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona  85014

(602) 263-8484

(602) 263-3697-Fax

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Education

 

1976-1979     Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

National College of Naturopathic Medicine.  Portland, Oregon

 

1966-1968          Premedical undergraduate work

Phoenix College.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1960-1963          Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

National College of Chiropractic.  Chicago, Illinois

 

 

Certifications

 

1996-Present            Certified in Family Medicine and Minor Surgery

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1998                           Board Eligible

Naturopathic Medical College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

1993                           Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma

International Chiropractic Association.  Arlington, Virginia

 

1989                                          Certified in Cranial-Sacral Diagnosis and Treatment

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.  Pomona, California

 

1966                           Certified in Non Surgical Orthopedics

Post-Graduate Division of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic,  Glendale, California

 

 

Continuing Education

 

Present                      Extensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) through participation in Medical Associations, Drug and Nutrition Company, Medical School and College and Graduate Medical Education Institution Seminars to maintain awareness of advancements in medicine.

 

Professional Experience

 

1998-Present            Associated with Robert L. Gear III, DO    

Comprehensive Health Services.  Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Gear's Neck and Back Clinic.  Phoenix, Arizona

Scoliosis Treatment Center of Arizona

 

2002-Present            Clinical Professor of Naturopathic Medicine

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.  Tempe, Arizona

 

1999-2000                                  Instructor of manipulative medicine, medical jurisprudence, botanical pharmaceuticals, clinical examination, clinical diagnosis and integrative medical diagnosis

American University of Integrative Medicine.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1997-1998                 Adjunct Clinical Professor of Jurisprudence and Physical Medicine

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.  Tempe, Arizona

 

1995                                          Clinical Professor of Naturopathic Medicine

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.  Tempe, Arizona

 

1988-1989                      Associated with Rick Shacket DO

Comprehensive Health Services.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1968-1969                      Associated with Don Battersby D.C., N.M.D.

Phoenix, Arizona

 

1966-1967                Industrial Injury Physician

                                    Accident and Industrial Injury Clinic.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1964-1974                 Associated with Robert L. Gear Sr. D.C., N.M.D. and Sara V. Gear D.C., N.M.D.

Gear Clinic.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

Professional Affiliations

 

2003-Present            Preceptorship program of Family Medicine approved by Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona

Comprehensive Health Services.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

2002 – 2004              Rules Committee Chairman

Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.  Phoenix, Arizona


 

2002 - Present          Industrial Commission of Arizona Liaison Committee Chairman

Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1997-Present            Internship Teaching Clinic designated by Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.  Tempe, Arizona

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1985-Present            Member at various times of

                                    American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  Washington DC

 

1979-Present            President

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1970-Present            President

Gear Clinic, Ltd.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1964-Present            Past Board of Directors Member

                                    Past Legislative Committee Chairman

                                    Past Peer Review Committee Chairman

                                    Past President

                                    Honored as a Life Member

                                    Past Standards of Practice Committee Chairman

                                    Past Ethics Committee Chairman

                                    Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

2001                                          Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors

American University of Integrative Medicine.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1999-2002                      Member

American Board of Naturopathic Medical Specialties. 

 

1998                                          Chief Medical Officer

American University of Integrative Medicine

University Medical Center - Teaching Clinic

American University of Integrative Medicine.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1998-1999                      Chairman of the Board of Directors

American Board of Naturopathic Medical Specialties.  Glendale, Arizona

 

1998                                          Founder

            American University of Integrative Medicine.  Glendale, Arizona

 

1997-1998                 Chairman

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona


 

1993-1998                 Board Member

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1995                                          Vice Chairman

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1995                           Diplomat in Family Medicine and Minor Surgery

American Board of Naturopathic Medical Specialties, College of Family Medicine and Minor Surgery.  Glendale, Arizona

 

1994                            Vice Chairman

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1982                           Vice Chairman

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1980                            Vice Chairman

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1980-1982                 Board Member

Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1966-1970                    Member

Arizona Chiropractic Orthopedic Society.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1964-1970                      Held various offices and chairmanships of several committees

Arizona Chiropractic Association.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1967-1969                      Associate Member

International College of Applied Nutrition. 

 

1966-1968                      Arizona State Delegate

            American Chiropractic Association.  Washington DC

 

 

Civic and Service Affiliations

 

1991-1992     Comprehensive Health Services’ Free Children's Clinic

                        Catholic Church.  Buckeye, Arizona

 

1990-1991     Comprehensive Health Services’ Free Children's Clinic

3HO Yoga Ashram.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1978-1985          Scouter

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 441.  Scottsdale, Arizona

 

1966-1985          Member

Elks Lodge #335.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1981                President

Phoenix Children's Theater.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1980               Board Member

Phoenix Children's Theater.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1966-1967          Member

Toastmasters.  Glendale, Arizona

 

1965                              Member of Rodeo Parade Committee

Junior Chamber of Commerce.  Phoenix, Arizona

 

1964-1966     Member

Junior Chamber of Commerce.  Phoenix, Arizona


 


 
 
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