Kasra Pournadeali, N.D.
Education / Licensure:
Dr. Kasra Pournadeali is a graduate of Bastyr University's 4-year Naturopathic Medicine program (one of only three accredited Naturopathic programs in the United States).
He received his undergraduate degree in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and maintains registration & licensure as an RT, & and naturopathic physician through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and the Washington State Department of Health.
Positions Held / Affiliations:
Dr. Pournadeali is founder & director, of the Northwest Center for Optimal Health, and an academic faculty member at Bastyr University. He is on elected President of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and is an appointed board member for the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)-accredited Foundation for Care Management.
Dr. Pournadeali is an appointed member of the university Curriculum Review Committee; he serves on the Review Staff for the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, and is a Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
In addition to practicing at NCOH, Dr. Pournadeali educates the community through his his weekly talk radio show: Healthy Living, and on his Friday Morning television spot: Ask Dr P, the Northwest Cable News Network- serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and parts of California.
Practice Interests:
"I like to focus on helping patients maximize health." "Although I practice general, adult care medicine, I particularly enjoy helping people improve energy, balance hormones, and deal with heart & digestive problems." "Osteoporosis, and difficult to diagnose conditions, are also my special interests."
Philosophy:
"A good doctor must take time to investigate a person's condition, and study the whole picture-not just the presenting problem." "A good doctor considers the patient's long term health, years down the line, and knows when to say: 'I don't know, but I'll try to find out.'"
Personal:
Dr. Pournadeali was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma by his father Esfandiar Pournadeali M.D., Ph.D. previously a university professor, now semi-retired; and, mother Parry Pournadeali R.N., Ph.D., previously an intensive care nurse; now a Clinical Psychologist (also semi-retired) and sister Parisa, a labor and delivery nurse. Dr. Pournadeali is married to Rebecca, who he met at the University of Oklahoma. She is a registered Cytotechnologist, associate physician at NCOH, and faculty member at Bastyr University. In his spare time, Dr. Pournadeali, enjoys planning & attending educational conferences, yard work, tinkering in his garage, and spending quality time with his wife & family.
For more information about Dr. Pournadeali or to schedule an appointment, please contact our office at (360) 651-9355.
The Mission of the Northwest Center for Optimal Health:
Providing patients and their families safe, effective care in a comforting and welcoming environment, using physicians expert in combining natural and conventional medicine, and who focus on patient education and prevention.
