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Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Integrative Oncology & Precision Medicine

Dr. Cantillo's clinical focus sits at the intersection of functional medicine, tumor biology, and the metabolic terrain — the environmental, immune, and lifestyle factors that may influence treatment tolerance, recovery, and overall resilience.

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD, Naturopathic Doctor at SANAVITA Health

Physician

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Integrative Oncology & Precision Medicine

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD is a licensed naturopathic physician with specialized training in integrative oncology and oncology navigation. After earning his undergraduate degree in Human Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and completed a postdoctoral residency program in Naturopathic Medicine with a focus on integrative oncology, in affiliation with the National University of Natural Medicine — a residency recognized by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. His clinical focus sits at the intersection of functional medicine, tumor biology, and the metabolic terrain — the environmental, immune, and lifestyle factors that may influence treatment tolerance, recovery, and overall resilience.

Focus Areas

Integrative OncologyOncology NavigationGenomics & Advanced LabsctDNA & Biomarker InterpretationMetabolic HealthMicrobiome MedicineSupplement Safety in OncologySurvivorship Support

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Clinical Expertise

Clinical Focus Areas

Integrative Oncology Navigation

Helping patients in active treatment, survivorship, or facing a new diagnosis navigate complex oncology decisions with clarity and confidence.

Cancer Terrain Medicine

Understanding the metabolic, immune, and environmental factors that shape the biological terrain — and how patients can meaningfully influence their resilience, treatment tolerance, and recovery.

Advanced Biomarker Interpretation

ctDNA, circulating tumor cells, genomic panels, metabolomics, and microbiome testing — interpreted through a whole-person clinical lens.

Metabolic & Mitochondrial Health

Blood sugar regulation, insulin signaling, mitochondrial function, and their role in cancer terrain, treatment tolerance, and survivorship.

In His Own Words

“Every patient I work with is navigating something that changed their life. My role is not to replace their oncology team — it is to help them participate more fully in their own care. To understand the terrain. To ask better questions. To feel less alone in the complexity.”

— Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Advanced Training Through Leading Institutions

A curated selection of academic and professional organizations represented in Dr. Julio Cantillo's continuing education in oncology, precision medicine, immunology, survivorship, and patient navigation.

Johns Hopkins University logo
Stanford University School of Medicine logo
University of Geneva logo
Imperial College London logo
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences logo
Universitat de Barcelona logo
Rice University logo
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology logo
American Cancer Society logo
Susan G. Komen logo
Coursera / Canvas Credentials logo

Institutional logos are shown to represent completed educational programs, certificates, or continuing education. Use does not imply endorsement, employment, partnership, or formal affiliation with SANAVITA Health.

Advanced Clinical Training

Advanced coursework and certificates from leading institutions.

Dr. Cantillo's clinical perspective is shaped by advanced coursework and certificates in precision oncology, cancer biology, immunology, survivorship, integrative supportive care, and oncology patient navigation — from institutions including Johns Hopkins, Stanford, GWU, and the University of Geneva. Each credential below links to its verification record.

  • National University of Natural Medicine logo

    Residency Affiliation

    National University of Natural Medicine

  • Council on Naturopathic Medical Education logo

    Residency Recognition

    Council on Naturopathic Medical Education

Postdoctoral Residency Training

Naturopathic Oncology Residency

Postdoctoral residency training in naturopathic medicine, with a focus in integrative oncology.

Training level
Postdoctoral residency
Clinical focus
Integrative oncology
Affiliation
National University of Natural Medicine
Recognition
Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD completed a postdoctoral residency program in Naturopathic Medicine with a focus in integrative oncology, in affiliation with the National University of Natural Medicine. The residency is recognized by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), affording him the distinction of graduation from a recognized postdoctoral naturopathic residency program.

LicensureLicensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) in Arizona

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD maintains active professional affiliations across naturopathic medicine and specialty clinical care — reflecting an ongoing commitment to professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Primary Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Naturopathic Physicians logo

    AANP

    American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

    National professional association

    Member · Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association logo

    AzNMA

    Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association

    State professional association

    Member · Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians logo

    OncANP

    Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

    Oncology-focused professional association

    Board of Directors

    Member · Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians logo

    GastroANP

    Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

    Gastroenterology-focused professional association

    Member · Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • Institute for Natural Medicine logo

    INM

    Institute for Natural Medicine

    National naturopathic medicine nonprofit

    Member · Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Additional Professional Affiliations

  • Association of American Physicians and Surgeons logo

    AAPS

    Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

    Professional affiliation

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network logo

    NCCN

    National Comprehensive Cancer Network

    Professional affiliation

  • Society for Interventional Oncology logo

    SIO

    Society for Interventional Oncology

    Professional affiliation

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology logo

    ASCO

    American Society of Clinical Oncology

    Professional affiliation

Affiliations and memberships reflect professional engagement and do not imply certification, endorsement, or partnership by these organizations.

Advanced Training

1 of 10: Cancer Biology Specialization
  1. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Cancer Biology Specialization

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