Head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Clinic,
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California
San Francisco
Telephone: +1 415 885 3521
Email: Newmarks@ocim.ucsf.edu
Address:
Sanford C. Newmark, M.D.
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
University of California San Francisco
Box 1726
San Francisco, California 94143-1726, USA
Education
| 1967–71 | B.A., Anthropology, Wesleyan University, Middletown CT |
| 1973–75 | M.A., Anthropology, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
| 1978–79 | Premedical, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
| 1980–84 | M.D., University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
| 1984–87 | Residency in Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Department of Pediatrics, Tucson AZ |
| 2001–03 | Fellowship in Pediatric Integrative Medicine (detailed description below), Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
| 1997 (March-April) | Mini-Residency, ADHD & Behavioral Pediatrics, Dr. Michael Cohen, Tucson AZ |
Work Experience
| 2011-Present | Head: Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Clinic. Osher Center for Integrative MedicineUniversity of California San Francisco |
| 2009-11 | Physician, Whole Child Wellness, Belmont CA |
| 2003–09 | Physician and Founder, Center for PediatricIntegrative Medicine, Tucson AZ |
| 2003–Present | Faculty, University of Arizona, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson AZ |
| 2000-09 | Urgent Care Physician, Northwest Urgent Care, Tucson AZ |
| 2000–02 | Pediatric Hospitalist, PHS Specialty Services, Tucson AZ |
| 1988–2000 | Physician, CIGNA, Tucson AZ Pediatric Department Head, 1992 – 2000 Chief of Staff, Plaza Medical Center, 1992 – 1997 |
| 1993–2009 | Pediatrician, Children’s Rehabilitative Services, Tucson AZ |
| 1987–88 | Physician, Kachina Pediatrics, Tucson AZ |
| 1987–88 | Clinical Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
| 1975–78 | Anthropology Consultant, State of Arizona, Alpine AZ |
| 1974–75 | Research Assistant, Bureau of Ethnic Research, Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ |
Certifications
Board Certified in Pediatrics – 1989
Recertified in Pediatrics – 1996
Certified in Clinical Hypnosis, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis – 2005
Licensures
Arizona Board of Medical Examiners #16648: 1987 – Present
California Medical Board #88450: 2009 – Present
Publications
Newmark, Sanford, The Integrative Treatment of Autism chapter in Rakel, David, ed. Integrative Medicine, Third Edition, Saunders 2012
Newmark, Sanford ADHD Without Drugs” A Parents Guide to the Natural Care of Children With ADHD, May 2010, Nurtured Heart Press.
Adams JB. Baral M. Geis E. Mitchell J. Ingram J. Hensley A. Zappia I. Newmark S. Gehn E. Rubin RA. Mitchell K. Bradstreet J. El-Dahr JM. The severity of autism is associated with toxic metal body burden and red blood cell glutathione levels. Journal of Toxicology. 2009: 532640, 2009.
Adams JB. Baral M. Geis E. Mitchell J. Ingram J. Hensley A. Zappia I. Newmark S. Gehn E. Rubin RA. Mitchell K. Bradstreet J. El-Dahr J. Safety and efficacy of oral DMSA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders: part A–medical results. BMC Clinical Pharmacology. 9:16, 2009.
Adams JB, Baral M, Geis E, Mitchell J, Ingram J, Hensley A, Zappia I, Newmark S, Gehn E, Rubin RA, Mitchell K, Bradstreet J, El-Dahr J; Safety and efficacy of oral DMSA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders: part B – behavioral results.; BMC Clinical Pharmacology 2009 Oct 23; 9: 17
Newmark, Sanford, Nutritional Interventions in ADHD, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing Vol 5 No. 3 May/June 2009 P. 71-73.
Newmark, Sanford, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics chapter in Pediatric Integrative Medicine, Timothy Culbert, editor, Oxford Press 2009.
Weber W., Newmark S., Complementary and alternative medical therapies for attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism. [Review] [95 refs] Pediatric Clinics of North America. 54 (6): 983-1006; xii, Dec. 2007.
Newmark, Sanford, A Pediatricians Perspective on Homemade Blended Formula, in Homemade Blended Formula Handbook, Klein and Morris, Publisher, Mealtime Notions 2007.
Newmark, Sanford, The Integrative Treatment of Autism chapter in Rakel, David, ed. Integrative Medicine, Second Edition, Saunders 2007, 119-129.
Newmark, Sanford, Atopic Dermatitis in Integrative Medicine, eds. Kligler, Benjamin and Lee, Roberta, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2004.
Monthly Reviews – Audio Consult in Integrative Medicine, Johns Hopkins University and Oakstone Publishing, 2001 – 2003.
Newmark, Sanford, ADHD and Food Sensitivity (letter) Alternative Therapies, May/June 2002 Vol. 8, No. 3, P. 18.
Newmark, Sanford, Failure to Thrive, in Parent Articles for Early Intervention, Ed. Dunn-Klein, Marsha, Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, AZ, 1990.
Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pima County Medical Society
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Teaching
Ward Attending, Tucson Medical Center, Biannually, 1992 – 1996
Preceptor, Medical Student Preceptor Program, University of Arizona, 1994 – 2000
Preceptor, University Medical Center, College of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program, 1996
Preceptor, University of Arizona, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, 2003 – Present
Presentations
“Integrative Medicine,” Pediatric Grand Rounds, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson AZ, 5/6/03.
“An Integrated Approach to ADHD,” Children’s Research Center Lecture, Tucson AZ, 4/16/04.
“Autism and Allergies – Nutritional Approaches,” Program in Integrative Medicine, Nutrition and Health Conference, Tucson AZ, 3/04.
“An Alternative Approach to Autism,” Pediatric Grand Rounds, St Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix AZ, 11/05.
“An Alternative Approach to Autism,” Pediatric Grand Rounds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix AZ, 11/05.
“An Alternative Approach to Autism,” Pediatric Grand Rounds, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson AZ, 1/18/05.
“Immunity and Nutrition in Children,” Program in Integrative Medicine, Nutrition and Health Conference, Tucson AZ, 3/05.
“Nutritional Treatments in Autism,” Pediatric Integrative Medicine Conference, New York NY, 10/05.
“An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” SALT (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center) Lecture Series, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ, 11/05.
“The Integrative Treatment of ADHD,” Grand Rounds, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson AZ, 4/06.
“Autism Spectrum Disorder,” High Risk Perinatal Program Annual Meeting, Phoenix AZ, 10/06.
“The Integrative Treatment of ADHD,” Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals in the Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque NM, 10/06.
“Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics in Children,” CAMEXPO West Conference and Exposition, Los Angeles CA, 11/06.
“Pediatric Obesity,” American Heart Association, Go Red Luncheon, Tucson AZ, 11/06.
“Integrative Medicine,” Sierra Vista Regional Health Program, CME Series, Sierra Vista AZ, 3/07.
“Pediatrics: Autism/Immunization,” Southwestern Conference on Medicine, Tucson AZ, 3/07.
“Autism,” Pangea Conference, Pediatric Integrative Medicine,San Francisco CA, 10/07.
“Integrative Medicine” Panel Presentation, American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, 10/07.
“Our Children’s Health: Obesity and Nutrition,” Junior League Meeting, Tucson AZ, 10/07.
“The Integrative Approach to ADHD: Do 4 million children really need Ritalin?” Grand Rounds, St Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix AZ, 11/07.
“Systemic Lupus Erythematosis in Children,” Grand Rounds, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Sierra Vista AZ, 1/08.
“A Pediatric Integrative Medicine Consulting Practice,” Program in Integrative Medicine, Residential Week Lecture, Tucson AZ, 1/08.
“ADHD, Diet and Nutrition,” 5th Annual Nutrition and Health: State of the Science & Clinical Applications Conference, Course Director Dr. Andrew Weil, Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix AZ, 4/08.
“An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” Nurtured Heart Approach Leadership Training Conference, Tucson AZ, 1/09.
“Integrative Approach to Newborns and Infants,” Blossom Birth Parents Group, Tucson AZ, 3/09.
“Autism: A Brain Disorder or A Disorder That Affects The Brain?” Parent and Physician Conference, Hawaii Department of Education, Hilo HI, 5/09.
“An integrative Approach to Autism,” Stanford University Resident Conference, Palo Alto CA, 6/09.
“Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for ADHD: What is the Evidence?” American Academy of Pediatrics Conference, Pediatrics in the Red Rocks, Sedona AZ, 6/09.
“Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Autism: What is the Evidence?” American Academy of Pediatrics Conference, Pediatrics in the Red Rocks, Sedona AZ, 6/09.
“Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatrics Workshop,” American Academy of Pediatrics Conference, Pediatrics in the Red Rocks, Sedona AZ, 6/09.
“The Biomedical Treatment of Autism” Stanford University pediatric Resident Conference. Stanford University. 6/09.
“An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” Nurtured Heart Approach Leadership Training Conference, Tucson AZ, 1/10.
“An Integrative Approach to Autism and ADHD,” University of Arizona, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson AZ, 1/10.
“Do 2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHD “ SIMPLE Conference –Symposium of Integrative Health Professionals, Albuquerque, New Mexico. April 2010.
“Autism: A Brain Disorder or A Disorder That Affects The Brain?” SIMPLE Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2010.
“An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” Nurtured Heart Approach Leadership Training Conference, Tucson AZ, 1/11.
An Integrative approach to ADHD. University of San Francisco Pediatric Primary Care Conference. May 2011.
“Do 2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHD , 8th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference, San Francisco, CA. May 2011.
Community Service
Pediatrician, St. Elizabeth’s Clinic, Tucson AZ, 1988 – 2006
Pediatrician, St. Andrews Clinic, Nogales AZ, 1992 – 2009
Pediatrician,Tucson Community Care Fair, Tucson AZ, 1992 – 2000
Board Member, Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona, Tucson AZ, 1995 – 2009
Board Member, Asian Institute of Medicine,Tucson AZ, 2005 – 2009
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
Since the fellowship in Integrative Medicine is not a typical fellowship, I would like to describe it in some detail. The fellowship was funded from a National Institutes of Health Complementary and Alternative Medicine grant through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona. The principal investigators on the grant were Dr. Fayez Ghishan, chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, and Dr. Andrew Weil.
It was a combined research and training grant in the scientific investigation and use of complementary and alternative medicine in pediatrics. The clinical aspect of the program was closely associated with Dr. Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine, also at the University of Arizona, where I received most of my clinical training. My work in the fellowship was as follows:
Research – I was regularly involved in research activities. I was part of several grant applications, and worked actively on two research projects. The first was the use of acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy; the second in the use of Progressive Muscle relaxation and Guided Imagery in the treatment of asthma. I was actively involved in performing the guided imagery and relaxation for the project.
Clinical – Although there was very little clinical activity when I began the program, I developed an ongoing consultative practice in Pediatric Integrative Medicine for both outpatients and inpatients. I saw over 60 full outpatient consults and 30 inpatient consults.
Teaching – I developed an excellent working relationship with the pediatric residents at the University of Arizona. I attended at the outpatient clinic, gave attending rounds, and presented short lectures on Pediatric Integrative Medicine to both medical students and residents. The residents on the developmental elective saw patients with me as part of their rotation. Many of the referrals I received came from the residents and pediatric attendings. I take pride in having been able to bring an Integrative Medicine approach much more into the consciousness and practice of the pediatric department there.
Didactic Training – Mainly through Dr. Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine, I received both didactic and hands on training in various complementary and alternative medicine modalities such as botanicals, nutrition, osteopathy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, energy medicine, and mind-body medicine. I was especially interested in mind-body medicine. I attended several training workshops, and am certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis.