Isaac Eliaz, M.D., M.S., L.Ac.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
| 2001 to Present | Private practice in Medicine, Amitabha Clinic and Healing Center, Sebastopol, CA |
| 2000 to 2001 | Private practice in Medicine, Lucas Valley Clinic, San Rafael, CA |
| 1997 to 1999 | Director of Lucas Valley Clinic, San Rafael, CA Integrated treatment modalities including traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition |
| 1993 to 1997 | Private practice in Acupuncture – Preventive Medicine Center of Marin, San Rafael, CA Medical group including physicians, nurse practitioners and other health professionals |
| 1992 to 1993 | Private practice in Acupuncture, Sonoma and Berkeley, CA |
| 1988 to 1999 | Private practice in Medicine, Israel |
ACADEMIC DEGREES
| 1991 | Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA |
| 1988 to 1989 | Graduate studies in Clinical Herbology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Agriculture, External Division |
| 1987 to 1988 | Internship at Wolfson Hospital, Holon, Israel |
| 1986 | Doctor of Medicine, Sackler Medical School, Tel Aviv University, Israel |
| 1980 to 1986 | Full-time academic studies at Sackler Medical School |
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
| 2005 | Licensed Homeopathic Medical Physician, State of Arizona |
| 2000 | Licensed Physician, State of California |
| 2000 | U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, Part III, CA |
| 1999 to 2000 | U.S. Medical Residency in Family Practice Medicine, Modesto, CA |
| 1994 to 1995 | U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, Parts I and II, CA |
| 1992 | Licensed Acupuncturist, State of California |
| 1991 | Diplomat in Acupuncture, National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists |
| 1988 | Licensed Physician, Israel |
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND STUDY
| 2011 | Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies – The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine |
| 1997 to 1999 | Post Graduate Study in Chinese Language – Private Tutorial |
| 1997 | Elementary Chinese – University of California, Berkeley |
| 1995 to 2000 | Studies of the Ancient and Classical Texts of Chinese Medicine, Private Study Group, San Francisco, California |
| 1986 to 1988 | Chinese Medicine – Personal Tutorial with Dr. J. M. Eyssalet |
| 1986 to 1988 | Acupuncture, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 1983 to 1985 | Shiatsu and Japanese Manipulation Therapy |
| 1983 | Yoga Teaching Certification Program, Bror Hail, Israel |
| 1974 to 1975 | Taekwondo, Black belt, Seoul, Korea |
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Chinese (basic), Hebrew (fluent), French (basic), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (limited)
TEACHING and SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
| Dec 2011 | Keynote Address: A New Breakthrough on Modified Citrus Pectin and Galectin-3 and the Role in Health and Illness – A4M, 19th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, Las Vegas, NV |
| Nov 2011 | Integrative Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment: Modified Citrus Pectin and Polybotanicals – Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors Convention 2011, Toronto, Canada |
| Nov 2011 | Meditation and Healing: Finding an Open Heart in Integrative Oncology – 8th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, Cleveland, OH |
| Oct 2011 | Galectin-3 and the Role of Modified Citrus Pectin and Beyond – Baden Baden Medical Conference, Germany |
| Oct 2011 | Co-Chair: Molecular Oncology/Cancer Prevention Session: Integrative Medicine and the Role of Modified Citrus Pectin and Poly Botanicals in Cancer Treatment and Prevention – 16th World Congress on Advances in Oncology and 14th International Symposium on Molecular Medicine, Rhodes, Greece |
| Sept 2011 | Keynote Address: 2011 Tiger Lily Foundation 3rd Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on Capitol Hill and Congressional Reception, Washington, DC |
| Sept 2011 | Meditation, Transformation and Healing – Meditation Retreat Seminar, Petaluma, CA |
| Sept 2011 | Meditation and Healing: Finding an Open Heart in Integrative Oncology – A4M, Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies, Dallas, TX |
| June 2011 | Integrative Approaches to Cancer Therapy – A4M, Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies, Las Vegas, NV |
| Mar 2011 | Integrative Approaches to Prostate Cancer – A4M, Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies, Boca Raton, FL |
| Dec 2010 | Integrative Approaches to Detoxification – A4M, 18th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, Las Vegas, NV |
| Oct 2010 | The Role & Synergistic Effects of Modified Citrus Pectin & Poly Botanical Formulas in the Fight against Cancer and Integrative Approaches to Mediation and Healing – Jerusalem International Conference on Integrative Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel |
| Dec 2009 | Integrative Medicine in the prevention and treatment of Prostate Cancer – A4M, 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, Las Vegas, NV |
| Oct 2007 | NANP, Rohnert Park, CA |
| April 2007 | Acupuncture & Integrative Medical College, Berkeley, CA |
| Oct 2006 | NANP, Rohnert Park, CA |
| July 2006 | Harmony Festival, Santa Rosa, CA |
| May 2006 | Health Medical Institute, Lafayette, CA |
| April 2006 | Acupuncture & Integrative Medical College, Berkeley, CA |
| Aug 2005 | American Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, Phoenix, AZ |
| April 2005 | California State Oriental Medical Association Exposition, San Francisco, CA |
| April 2005 | Heel, Santa Monica, CA |
| Mar 2005 | American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA |
| Jan 2005 | SCRIPPS, San Diego, CA |
| Sept 2004 | California State Oriental Medical Association Exposition, San Francisco, CA |
| Aug 2004 | American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA |
| July 2004 | American Naturopathic Medical Association, Las Vegas, NV |
| May 2004 | Seminar: Integrative Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer – Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA |
| Jan 2004 | Seminar: Integrative Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer - Amitabha Clinic, Sebastopol, CA |
| Nov 2003 | In Pursuit of Partnership: Philosophy and Practical Applications for Integration – 2nd International Congress on Tibetan Medicine, Washington DC |
| Oct 2003 | Seminar: Integrative Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer – Amitabha Clinic, Sebastopol, CA |
| Oct 2003 | 6th Annual Conference on Integrative Approaches to the Prevention & Treatment of Chronic Diseases & Aging, Nevada Homeopathic & Integrative Medicine Center, Las Vegas, NV |
| Sept 2003 | Seminar: Integrative Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer – Calgary, AB. Canada |
| Aug 2003 | Lecture: Modified Citrus Pectin in the Prevention, Control & Spread of Cancer – 31st Annual Cancer Convention, Cancer Control Society, Universal City, CA |
| May 2003 | Lecture: The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin in Treatment of Prostate Cancer – American College for Advanced Medicine, Washington, DC |
| May 2003 | Lecture: TCM Perspective on Blood – Ayurvedic Conference, Berkeley, CA |
| Sept 2002 | Lecture: Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Updates in Prostate Cancer – Nevada Homeopathic & Integrative Medical Association Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV |
| Feb 2002 | Lecture: Nutritional Updates in Immunity and Cancer – Orthomolecular Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA |
| May 2001 | Lecture: Integrative Medicine in Prostate Cancer – The American College of Advancement in Medicine Spring Conference |
| May 1999 | Lecturer at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Annual Scientific Conference – Chicago IL |
| Sept 1997 | Lecturer at the American Cancer Society Prostrate Cancer Public Forum, San Diego, CA |
| May 1997 | Lecture: A Comprehensive Approach to Prostate Cancer – Co-Chair and Lecturer at University of California, San Francisco, CA |
| 1996 to 1998 | Lecturer at various conferences on cancer and immunity. |
| 1996 to 1997 | Seminar Leader and Lecture: Integrated Approach to the Immune System and Other Topics in Complementary Medicine for Physicians and Health Practitioners - North America and Israel |
| 1991 to 1992 | Director of one-year course in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Medical Doctors and Licensed Acupuncturists, Marin County, CA |
| 1988 to 1989 | Creator and Director of the Alternative Medicine Project, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Agriculture, External Division |
| 1988 to 1989 | Member of General Teaching Committee; Member of Acupuncture Teaching Committee; designed syllabus, presented primary lectures and administered the examinations |
| 1982 to 1989 | Director and Teacher for Heath Professionals and Public courses in Shiatsu, Yoga and Yoga therapy |
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
| Sept 2010 | Radio Interview – Does Nature Hold The Secret For Curing Cancer? WOGL Huntingdon Valley, PA |
| Aug 2010 | Radio Interview – Robert Scott Bell Show, Prostate Formula Study |
| July 2010 | Radio Interview – Does Nature Hold The Secret For Curing Cancer? WNTN Boston, MA |
| June 2010 | Radio Interviews – Does Nature Hold The Secret For Curing Cancer? KCTE Kansas City, MO; and KCTE Overland Park, KS |
| Dec 2008 | Television Interview – Colds vs. Flu – View From the Bay |
| June 2008 | Radio Interview – KGO, Joanie Greggains |
| 2008 | Television Feature: The Incurables, Dr. Eliaz and his patients. “Battle against Prostate Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Breast Cancer Miracle” |
| Dec 2007 | Television Interview – View From the Bay |
| June 2005 | Television Interview – CNN Headline News, Comcast Local Addition |
| May 2005 | Television Interview – CNN Headline News, Comcast Local Addition |
| May 2005 | Radio Interview – Global Medicine Hunter, Meg Jordan, PhD |
| Nov 2004 | Radio Interview – Healthy Horizons |
| Oct 2004 | Radio Interview – Natural Living |
| Sept 2004 | Radio Interview – Beyond Health |
| Aug 2004 | Radio Interview – WCHE-AM West Chester, PA |
| Aug 2004 | Magazine Interview – Health Magazine |
| May 2004 | Radio Interview – Beyond Health |
| Feb 2004 | Radio Interview – Beyond Health |
| Jan 2004 | Magazine Interview – Woman’s World – Laura Warner, Medical/Health Editor |
| Dec 2003 | Radio Interview – The Barbara McFadden Show |
| Oct 2003 | Radio Interviews – Senior Healthscope; Your Way to Wellness; Doctor on Call; and Beyond Health |
| Sept 2003 | Radio Interviews – The 2 O’clock show; Total Health; Natural Alternatives; Your Prescription for Health; and 1550 Today |
| Aug 2003 | Radio Interviews – Your Choice, Your Health; The Aware Show; and Health Advice with Dr. Gene |
| July 2003 | Radio Interview – Healthy Advice with Dr. Gene |
| June 2003 | Radio Interviews – Never Be Sick Again; The Frankie Boyer Show, ; The Bob Howell Show; Doc In The House with Dr. Henry Fishman; The Deborah Ray Show, Show; Jump Start Your Health, Show; Senior Focus |
| May 2003 | Radio Interviews – Healthy Advice with Dr. Gene; The RIGHT side with Armstrong Williams, News Beat with Blanquita Cullum; Health Issues Today; Your Prescription for Health; Doctor’s Housecalls; Doctor On Call (entire Northeast region); Healthy By Nature |
| Apr 2003 | Radio Interview – Healthline |
| Mar 2003 | Radio Interview – Senior Care Advocates Show |
| Feb 2003 | Radio Interview – The Deborah Ray Show |
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research and development of nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements, including preparations for prostate cancer, general cancer prevention, immune enhancement, chelation of heavy metals, metabolic abnormalities and dermatological disorders. Designed and implemented clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of these preparations. Research published in peer review journals, presented in multiple medical conferences, and written in peer review text books.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS and POSTERS
| 2011 | Eliaz I. Stay Healthy On the Job This Cold & Flu Season. Occup Health Saf. 2011 Nov; 80(11):36-8. |
| 2011 | Eliaz, I. A New Breakthrough on Modified Citrus Pectin and the Role of Galectin-3 in Health & Disease. Poster Session, 8th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Cleveland, OH, November 2011. |
| 2011 | Eliaz, I. Integrative Medicine and the Role of Modified Citrus Pectin and Poly-Botanicals in Cancer Prevention and Treatment. Intern. J. Mol. Med. 2011, 28 (Sup. 1), 176 (S23). |
| 2011 | Ramachandran, C., Wilk, B.J., Hotchkiss, A., Chau, H., Eliaz, I., Melnick, S.J. Activation Of Human T-Helper/Inducer Cell, T-Cytotoxic Cell, B-Cell, And Natural Killer (NK)-Cells And Induction Of Natural Killer Cell Activity Against K562Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells With Modified Citrus Pectin. BMC Complem. Altern. Med. 2011, 11:59. |
| 2011 | Jiang, J., Isaac E., and Sliva, D. Suppression of Growth and Invasive Behavior of Human Prostate Cancer Cells by ProstaCaid: Mechanism of Activity. Intern. J Oncol. 2011 Jun; 38(6):1675-82. |
| 2010 | Eliaz, I., Yan, J., Katz, A., Wojnowski, R. Jaing, J., Jedinak, A., Sliva, D., Wilk, B. The Role and Synergistic Effects of Modified Citrus Pectin & Poly Botanical Formulas in the Fight against Cancer. Poster Session, Jerusalem International Conference on Integrative Medicine. Jerusalem, Israel, October 2010. |
| 2009 | Hotchkiss, A.T., Rastall, R., Gibson, G., Eliaz, I., Liu, L.S., Fishman, M. 2009. New Bioactive and Biobased Product Applications of Pectin. Book Chapter in Pectins and Pectinases. H. A. Schols, R. G. F. Visser, A. G. J. Voragen (Eds.), Wageningen Academic Publisher, Wageningen, The Netherlands, Pp. 305-312. |
| 2008 | Zhao, Z. Y., Liang, L., Fan, X., Yu, Z., Hotchkiss, A.T., Wilk, B. J., Eliaz, I. The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin as an Effective Chelator of Lead in Children Hospitalized With Toxic Lead Levels. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 July/Aug; 14(4): 34-38. |
| 2007 | Eliaz, I., Weil, E., Wilk, B. Integrative Medicine and the Role of Modified Citrus Pectin/Alginates in Heavy Metal Chelation and Detoxification – Five Case Reports. Forsch Komplementarmed. 2007 Dec; 14 (6): 358-364. |
| 2006 | Eliaz, I, Hotchkiss, A.T., Fishman, M.L., Rode, D. The Effect of Modified Citrus Pectin on Urinary Excretion of Toxic Metals. Phytotherapy Research. 2006; 20: 859–864. |
| 2006 | Eliaz, I., Gaurdino, J., Hughes, K. The Health Benefits Of Modified Citrus Pectin: In Patil BS, Brodbelt JS, Miller EG, and Turner ND (Ed.): Potential Health Benefits Of Citrus. ACS Symposium Series 936. Oxford University Press. 2006: Chapter 15, P.199-210. |
| 2004 | Eliaz, I. Modified Citrus Pectin Decreases the Total Body Burden Of Mercury: A Pilot Human Clinical Trial. 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. August 2004. |
| 2003 | Eliaz, I., Rosenbaum, M. The Role Of Padma Basic, A Tibetan Based Herbal Formula, In Circulatory And Cardiovascular Disease. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Aug. – Sept. 2003. |
| 2003 | Eliaz, I., Rode, D. The Effect of Modified Citrus Pectin on the Urinary Excretion of Toxic Elements. Poster Session, Fifth Annual Conference of Environmental Health Scientists: Nutritional Toxicology and Metabolomic, University Of California, Davis. August 2003. |
| 2001 | Eliaz, I. The Role Of Modified Citrus Pectin In The Prevention Of Cancer Metastasis, Clinical Practice Of Alternative Medicine, Volume 2, Number 3, Fall 2001. |
| 2001 | Eliaz, I. Integrative Medicine And Prostate Cancer, Clinical Practice Of Alternative Medicine, Volume 2, Number 3, Fall 2001. |
| 1999 | Geller, J., Barken, I., Eliaz, I. The Effects of Two Soy Preparations on PSA Levels in Patients with Prostate Cancer and the Correlation of PSA Changes with Plasma Genistein. Poster Session, Third International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease, November 1999. |
| 1999 | Eliaz, I. The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin in the Prevention of Cancer Metastasis; Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, July 1999. |
| 1999 | Strum, S., Scholz, M., Mcdermed, J., Mcculloch, M., Eliaz, I. Modified Citrus Pectin Slows PSA Doubling Time: A Pilot Clinical Trial. Poster Session, International Conference on Diet and Prevention of Cancer, Tampere, Finland, May 1999. |
| 1999 | Weiss, T., Mcculloch, M., Eliaz, I. Modified Citrus Pectin Induces Cytotoxicity in Co-Cultures with Human Endothelial Monolayers. Poster Session, International Conference on Diet and Prevention of Cancer, Tampere, Finland, May 1999. |
| 1999 | Eliaz, I. Conversion to Terminal Melanized Hair with A 7.5% Herbal Preparation: A Double Blind Study. Oral Presentation, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Annual Scientific Seminar, Chicago, May 6-7, 1999. |
| 1999 | Katz, M., Eliaz, I., Greenberg, J. Conversion of Vellous Hair to Terminal Hair and Remelanization- Double Blind Clinical Trial. Poster Session, American Academy Of Dermatology, March 1999 Annual Meeting, New Orleans. |
| 1998 | Eliaz, I. The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin in Inhibition of Cancer Metastasis. Explore! Volume 9, October 1998. |
| 1996 | Greenberg, J., Katz, M., Eliaz, I. Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia With Hairprime — A 7.5% Herbal Extract; Townsend Letter For Doctors And Patients, November 1996, 68-72. |
| 1996 | Greenberg, J., Katz, M., Eliaz, I. Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with A 7.5% Herbal Extract — Double Blind Clinical Trial. Poster Session, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, February 1996. |
| 1989 | Eliaz, I., Drucker, Y. Teeth Marks on the Tongue, The Oriental Point Of View. American Academy Of Dermatology, October 1989; 21.4, I, 817-818. |
RESEARCH AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| 2010 | Jaing, J., Sliva, D. Novel Medicinal Mushroom Blend Suppresses Growth and Invasiveness of Human Breast Cancer Cells. Intern. J Oncol. 2010; 37: 1529 1536. |
| 2010 | Jiang J., Wojnowski, R., Jedinak, A., Sliva, D. Suppression of Proliferation and Invasive Behavior of Human Metastatic Breast Cancer Cells by Dietary Supplement BreastDefend. Integr Cancer Ther. 2010 Oct 6 (Onlinefirst). |
| 2010 | Yan, J., Katz, A.E. ProstaCaid Induces G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human and Mouse Androgen-Dependent and Independent Prostate Cancer Cells.Integr Cancer Ther. 2010 Jun; 9(2):186-96. |
| 2010 | Yan, J., Katz, A. PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin Induces Apoptosis and Inhibition of Proliferation in Human and Mouse Androgen-Dependent and Independent Prostate Cancer Cells.Integr Cancer Ther. 2010 Jun; 9(2):197-203. |
PATENTS
| 2011 | U.S. Patent # Pending – Method for Enhancing mammalian Immunological Function |
| 2011 | U.S. Patent # Pending – Compositions and Methods for Treating Diabetes |
| 2006 | U.S. Patent #7,026,302, April 11, 2006 – Composition and Methods for Treating Mammals with Modified Alginates and Modified Pectins |
| 2002 | U.S. Patent #6,462,029, October 8, 2002 – Composition and Methods for Treating Mammals with Modified Alginates and Modified Pectins |
| 2001 | U.S. Patent #6,274,566 B1, August 14, 2001 – Methods for Treating Mammals with Modified Alginates and Pectins. |
| 1999 | U.S. Patent # 5,874,093, February 23, 1999 – Cosmetic Composition Containing Molecular Oxygen |
| 1998 | PCT Patent – Method and Product for Promoting Hair Growth and Treating Skin Conditions. December 1998 |
| 1997 | Canada Patent # 2,076,980, March 18, 1997 – Method and Product for Promoting Hair Growth and Treating Skin Conditions. |
| 1995 | U.S. Patent # 5,422,100, June 6, 1995 – Method and Product for Treating Skin Afflictions |