Dr. James W. Forsythe MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. James W. Forsythe MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

5/5(62)
521 Hammill Lane Reno Nevada, 89511
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5/5

About

James W. Forsythe, MD, HMD, maintains a position at the Century Wellness Clinic located in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Forsythe is a leader in his field of integrative oncology, for his treatment of cancer and the legal use of human growth hormone. Dr. Forsythe is the founding father for Reno?s Ronald McDonald House and most notably warned Fallon Nevada of the ?Cancer Cluster?, due to high levels of arsenic in the ground water. Aside from serving a tour of duty in Vietnam as a Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps., Dr. Forsythe obtained certification from the esteemed American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Forsythe is highly active and well-versed in medical oncology; however, he also has adapted a homeopathic approach to his medicine as well. Currently Medical Director of Century Wellness, Dr. Forsythe also is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada and also is an international guest lecturer.

Education and Training

University of California

San Francisco

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1964

University of California 1964

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 61 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

GerontologyHomeopathyIntegrative OncologyPathology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director at Century Wellness Clinic, does Utilization Reviews for Nurses -
  • Assistant Professor, University of Nevada -
  • Local, Regional, National, and International Guest Lecturer -

Awards

  • Commendation Metal, Vietnam War Veteran   
  • Academy for Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Award, 2012   

Treatments

  • Breast Cancer

Internships

  • Letterman Army Hospital

Fellowships

  • University of California, San Francisco (Oncology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Has 11 Books Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Just being an enthusiastic doctor, and always wanting to make a difference.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Hiking, Biking, Spending Timw with his Grandchildren

Favorite professional publications

  • Towsend Newsletter

Dr. James W. Forsythe MD's Practice location

521 Hammill Lane -
Reno, Nevada 89511
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New patients: 775-827-0707
Fax: 775-827-1006
www.centurywellness.com

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