BIO
Dr. Omar Rafai
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Omar is a Naturopathic Doctor with a special focus in Integrative Endocrinology and Cardiovascular disease management. He obtained his Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 2015 and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2019. Dr. Omar also completed two exclusive externships in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Duke Health in North Carolina, USA, and Thyroid & Hormones Endocrinology Center in Ontario, Canada, where he developed a systematic integrative approach in treating his patients.
Dr. Omar is one of the very few Naturopathic Doctors working in both areas of Complementary Medicine as well as the Pharmaceutical Industry. He is a passionate advocate for embracing science-based, systematic, and comprehensive medical guidelines that combine the robust evidence of modern Allopathic Medicine with the holistic and complimentary nature of Naturopathic Medicine to deliver “the best treatment option” for each individual patient. His vision is to create a shift in the way Naturopathic Medicine is practiced by encouraging evidence-based collaborative care between Medical Doctors and Naturopathic Doctors.
In his practice, Dr. Omar primarily treats chronic health conditions including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity, PCOS, dyslipidemia, IBS, celiac disease, chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. He utilizes science-based complimentary forms of medicine with his patients and provides holistic treatment plans that carefully address his patient concerns.