Andrew Rubman, ND, FABNE
Emphasis
Primary care with special interests in gastroenterology and reproductive endocrinology
Education
ND – Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – National University of Natural Medicine
BS – Dual Major – Human Biology and Psychology – Minor – Human Anatomy – Newman University
Licensure
Licensed to practice Naturopathic Medicine: California, Connecticut, and Oregon
Professional
Fellow – Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians www.endoanp.org Consultant – NCCAM, NIH www.nih.gov
Lecturer - WHCCAMP, NIH www.whccamp.hhs.gov
Ex Officio – Board of Directors – Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Board of Medical Examiners (2020 - 2024) – American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology www.endoanp.org
Professional Member – Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians www.gastroanp.org
Research Affiliate – Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Paris, France www.bnf.fr
Research Associate – Center for Alt. Medicine Research, Harvard www.harvard.edu
Foreign Expert – Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs – Provincial Government of Guangxi, PRC www.safea.gov.cn
Former US Director of Research – Monk Fruit, Corp. | BioGFS – New Zealand, USA, China www.monkfruit.org
Consultant – Health and Healing Center, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco www.cpmc.org
Contributor – Core Curriculum Study Guide, North American Menopause Society www.menopause.org
Medical Advisory Board - The Elder Group www.eldergroupusa.com/The-Team
Ex-Officio – Membership and Credentials Committee, American College for Advancement in Medicine www.acam.org
Expert Witness, Trial, and Litigation – Round Table Group www.roundtablegroup.com
Consultant, Lecturer – Legal Defense Counsel, NCMIC Insurance Company www.ncmicgroup.com
Content Expert & Historian in Traditional Medicines – The Strong Law Firm www.stronglaw.com
Editorial Review Board – Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association www.americanutra.com
Editorial Advisory Board – Alternative Medicine Research Report www.nhionline.net/products/amr.htm
Board of Medical Advisors – PKIDS – Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases www.pkids.org
Content Expert and Consultant – Gerson Lehrman www.glgroup.com
Advisor – Guidepoint Global Advisors www.guidepointglobaladvisors.com
Contributing Author – Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine www.foundationsproject.com
Senior Editorial Board – Natural Standard www.naturalstandard.com
Panel of Health Experts – Bottomline Publications www.bottomlineinc.com
Co-founder, Delegate to the House of Delegates, & Lifetime Member – American Association of Naturopathic Physicians www.naturopathic.org
Chair - Bylaws Committee, AANP House of Delegates
Member - Legislative Committee, AANP House of Delegates
https://naturopathic.org/default.aspx
Member - Legislative Committee - Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association https://cnpaonline.org/
Affiliations
Alumnus – National Ski Patrol (2009 – 2022)
Alpine Patroller – National Ski Patrol (1991 – 2009)
Regional Medical Advisor – National Ski Patrol, CT Region (2002-2007) www.nsp.org
Member - Biochemical Society, London, UK
Founding Shareholder – Biovittoria Limited, Hamilton, New Zealand www.biovittoria.com
Past Vice President – Board of Directors, Artillery Hill Owners Association
General – FCC Wireless Licensee, KB1RRJ http://wireless.fcc.gov
General Class Volunteer Examiner – American Radio Relay League www.arrl.org
Member – American Radio Relay League www.arrl.org
Member – American Radio Emergency Service http://www.arrl.org/ares
Member – IATSE Local 28 – Honorable Withdrawal www.iatse28.org
Divemaster – PADI. www.padi.com
Practice
(1988 – present) Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines – Medical Director www.naturopath.org
(1985 – 1987) Private Practice – Southford Medical Center – Southbury, CT www.griffinhealth.org
(1982 – 1984) Staff Physician – Robert C. Atkins, MD – Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, NYC
Teaching
Past Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Bridgeport www.bridgeport.edu
Past Adjunct Professor of Medicine, I. W. Lane College of Integrative Medicine, FL www.lcim.org
Publications
Rubman, A., & Gordon, S. (2021, September). Intracrine steroid biosynthesis. Naturopathic Doctors News & Review, 17(9), 12-13.
https://ndnr.com/geriatrics/intracrine-steroid-biosynthesis/
Multiple chapters, Doctor’s Book of Natural Healing Remedies, Rodale Press
Multiple interviews and co-authorships, Bottomline Inc. (2001 – present) www.bottomlineinc.com
“America’s Leading Wellness Expert,” Cover Story, Bottom Line Personal, 7/1/2002
Chapters on Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, & Scleroderma, Nature’s Medicines, Rodale Press, 1999 www.rodale.com
Interview, “The ‘Natural’ Root,” The Retired Officer Magazine, Feb. 1998 www.moaa.org
Co-Author: Silent Menace, with D. Senercia. Strawberry Hill Press, 1990 ISBN 0-89407-094-0
Select Media
Lecturer – “Collaborative Medicine,” Natural Standard, Webinar 11/2009
Interview – White House Commission Conference, Fox TV Morning News, Washington D.C., 9/20/1999
Guest – “The Health Show,” Metro Learning Channel, Cable TV, NYC, 6/2/1999
Guest – “Family Values,” KRNB Radio, Decatur, TX, 1998 – 1999
Expert on ‘Alternative Medicine’ – “Legal Café,” Court Cable Television, NYC, 12/2/1997
Co-Host – “The Health Information Exchange,” WEVD Radio, NYC, 2/1997 – 6/1997
Segment guest – “Health News Weekend,” Fox TV 24-Hour News Channel, NYC, 11/2/1996
Six-segment presentations – “Alive & Wellness,” America’s Talking Network (Cable TV), 1993 – 1995
Select Lectures
Keynote - "The Use of Monk Fruit Extract in Western Markets such as the United States," Yong Fu Monk Fruit Industrial Conference, Guilin, PRC 11/7/24
“Autoimmunity and Steroidal Hormones." Autoimmune Disorders Conference, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR. 6/11/23
“Assessment of Steroidal Hormones and Related Naturopathic Care.” Endocrinology and Autoimmune Disorders Conference, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR. 4/13/19
“Naturopathic practice in the State of Connecticut: Navigating the legal minefield.” University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bridgeport, CT. 10/31/18
“The mind-brain continuum.” Grand Rounds. University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bridgeport, CT. 9/12/18
“Steroid hormone biosynthesis, modulation, & quantification” Webinar. Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians. 8/14/18
“Steroidal intracrine biosynthesis.” Annual Naturopathic Medical Student Conference. 33rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, San Diego, CA. 7/14/18
“The 3 legs of ethical medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Conventional Western Medicine, & Traditional Western Medicine.” Guilin Medical College, Guilin, PRC. & Guangxi University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanning, PRC. 10/2/2013 – 10/20/2013
“The new medical continuum: Psychotherapy, naturopathic medicine, and psychopharmacology.” Co-presenter, CE Workshop, Annual conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Division 32), Chicago, IL. 4/15/2011 – 4/17/2011
“Gastroenterology in Naturopathic Practice,” Clinical Forum, Health, and Healing Center, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, 6/10/2002
“The Future of Integrative Medicine in Florida,” Barry University, School of Law, Orlando, FL. 4/6/2002
“Naturopathic Medical Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Practice,” CAM Lecture Series, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. 11/30/2001
“Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Hepatitis C,” Workshop on Hepatitis C, Yale University College of Medicine, presented with the American Liver Foundation, New Haven, CT. 11/18/2000
“Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Liver Disease – A Clinician’s Approach,” Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Liver Disease, Workshop presented by NIDDK and NCCAM, NIH. Bethesda, MD. 8/22/1999 – 8/24/1999
“Naturopathic Medicine in Hospital Practice,” Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Annual Assembly, Windsor Locks, CT. 11/15/1998
“Panel on Naturopathic Medicine,” Chair, Bioneers’ Convention, San Francisco, CA. 10/1997
“Alternative Medicine & Managed Care,” Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT. 9/1996
“Clinical Interpretation of Amino Acid Biochemistry Panels,” AANP National Convention, Bellevue, WA. 9/1996
“Seminar on Western Traditional Medicine”, Estonian Medical Association, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the Estonian Government, Tallinn Psychiatric Hospital, Tallinn, Estonia. 10/1990