"Naturopathic doctors practice as primary care providers. They make a conventional Western diagnosis using standard diagnostic procedures such as physical examination, laboratory tests, and radiology. However, they also make a pathophysiologic diagnosis using physical and laboratory procedures to assess nutritional status, metabolic function and toxic load. In addition, a considerable amount of time is spent assessing the patient's mental, emotional, social and spiritual status. Therapeutically, NDs use virtually every known natural therapy: dietetics, therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, physical therapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, lifestyle counseling, exercise therapy, homeopathy,  psychological and family counseling and hydrotherapy. Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole-patient. wellness-the medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care.  Naturopathic medicine attempts to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment.  Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all other branches of medical science referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate."

Markian Babij N. D., FABNO earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona.  He completed an internship at an integrative medical office, which involved clinical rotations with cancer patients.  His experience includes the modalities of general naturopathic family practice, pain management, advanced immunology and integrative cancer care.   Dr. Babij incorporates botanical, homeopathic, nutritional, prolotherapy, immunotherapy and pharmaceutical-prescribing experience into his current practice.   In addition, Dr. Babij has lectured on a variety of health topics internationally and has mentored naturopathic medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.   Dr. Babij earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Manitoba in Canada.  He attended premedical school at the University of Winnipeg and attended classes at the Northwestern School of Homeopathy in Minneapolis.   He also spent time as a volunteer for Hope Society for the blind in South Africa.

Dr. Babij holds an active license in naturopathic medicine in the state of Arizona and Alaska, and is one of 31 Naturopaths in the country to have completed a fellowship with the board of Naturopathic oncology.   Dr. Babij’s clinical experience began in 2000, and he has worked in several integrative practices with medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, and nurses.  Dr Babij spent time as a Naturopathic oncologist with Cancer Treatment Centers of America and has experience as a Naturopathic attending physician.   He actively works with nutriceutical companies in developing new research ideas to promote evidence based medicines.  Dr.  Babij served as chairman for the Breast Cancer working group, and collaborated with the oncology and research department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

In his free time, Dr. Babij enjoys travel and many outdoor activities, including  canyoneering, snow boarding, skiing and backpacking.

Dr. Babij is a member of the American Association for Naturopathic Oncology, and the Oklahoma association for Naturopathic physicians.  He is also a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the Society for Integrative Oncology. 

It is patient interaction that Babij enjoys most about his role as a doctor.  “I enjoy interacting with patients, empowering them with tools to move forward in life while experiencing a disease process that they can better understand and eventually overcome.   Knowledge is a powerful tool for patients as it often alleviates fear,” notes Babij.   

Dr. Babij believes a patient centered approach is necessary in providing care that respects the distinct characteristics of each health issue.   His overall goal is to empower patients through education and provide them with an individualized treatment strategy.  “Each patient is different and although many treatment regimes are standard, I like to be flexible with patients and provide the best possible plan for the current situation, taking into consideration finances, social support and familiarity with naturopathic medicine.”