Loch Chandler, N.D., L.Ac. is a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist who has been with the Providence Cancer Institute's Integrative Medicine program since 2004. Currently, his specialty is in helping patients diagnosed with cancer minimize side effects of treatment and maximize quality of life as they are going through treatment. He also provides follow-up care to cancer patients with regards to issues around survivorship. Dr. Chandler also has a general medicine practice, where he sees people without cancer who may have back or neck pain, digestive issues, allergies, asthma, and other conditions they would like help and support with. Dr. Chandler has lectured around the United States on the topics of integrative medicine and cancer, and Chinese medicine and cancer. Dr. Chandler finished his Master of Public Administration degree with a focus in health administration (MPA:HA) at Portland State University in 2014. His goal with this degree was to help support the utilization of non-conventional therapies within the conventional health care system for the benefit of patients and their satisfaction, health care outcomes and cost savings. Dr. Chandler is the medical director of Providence's Integrative Medicine clinics. He enjoys using his knowledge of integrative medicine and his MPA:HA degree to help the integrative medicine program build connections and serve the Providence community.
Medical School
National University of Natural Medicine 2001
Residency
National University of Natural Medicine 2002
Board Certifications
National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture
When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids at their home in the country, helping coach one of his children's lacrosse teams, teaching at the local Naturopathic school and refereeing boy's youth and high school lacrosse and men's college lacrosse.
Community Reviews
Dr Chandler is a crucial member of my wellness team, however, I'm not able to see him as often as needed because he's so booked up, cloning him would be a terrific help
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Providence Patient
Dr. Chandler got me to remission from breast cancer [...]. I don't know what I would do without him.
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Providence Patient
Dr. Chandler and the work we do,keeps me alive! For real, the journey I've been on and the arduous circumstances I face require support I get that support from Providence Integrative Medicine and Dr. Chandler. Thanks!
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Providence Patient
*Dr. Chandler's base supports me in dealing with painful autoimmune issues. I am grateful to see him routinely as he can support changes to my PCP. He is very kind.
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Providence Patient
I am so happy to have this doctor in my life. I have already recommended hi to 3 people. He's my go to guy now.
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Providence Patient
Lovely staff, Dr. Loch was very kind and pleasant. I am very happy with the care I received here.
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Providence Patient
this provider is the best, period!
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Providence Patient
He is so kind & smart! I love Dr. Chandler. He cares about my well being. He referred me to an EXCELLENT oncologist. I wouldn't trade either one of them!!