Physicians for Patient Protection member, Dr. Brian Wilhelmi, MD, JD, was interviewed on Arizona PBS (KAET-TV) in a segment discussing how naturopaths in Arizona are allowed to perform invasive cosmetic surgeries.

Dr. Wilhelmi emphasizes the potential dangers of allowing naturopaths, who have not been to medical school and received substantial training, to perform invasive cosmetic surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Wilhelmi discusses how patients can determine if the medical professional they’re receiving care from has been adequately educated and trained. Dr. Wilhelmi shared his experience with botched cosmetic surgeries performed by naturopaths.

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