Markian Babij, N.D., FABno

I always knew I wanted to serve the human spirit. As a teen, I was a lifeguard and through university, I worked with handicapped individuals. After high school, I completed my degree in psychology and decided to volunteer for the Hope Society for the Blind in Africa. I traveled for more than a year and decided to travel home and go to medical school.

On my return, I spent time in Indonesia and became friends with a physician who informed me about Naturopathic medicine. Treating the underlying cause of disease rather than subsequent side effects made sense to me so I applied to Naturopathic school.

After completing medical school I did a residency in a primary care setting and was then introduced to some alternative cancer therapies noticing that I could connect with and serve chronically ill patients. I honed in the practice of mind fortitude in chronic illness. A few years into my medical practice my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer. During this time, I was completing my fellowship with the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology while working at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Helping my mother navigate cancer treatment while working in a Cancer Hospital significantly impacted my outlook on cancer treatment.

In 2009 I moved to Alaska to provide Naturopathic oncology services at Providence Hospital. In 2013 I began working with cancer patients at South Kenai Peninsula Hospital. Alaska Cancer Treatment Center in Anchorage asked me to join their group in 2015. As a Naturopathic provider, I have spent my career working with conventional oncologists using evidence based Natural medicine. Understanding standard Oncology practice helps me to better inform patients regarding the treatment options and potential side effects.

In Cancer treatment, our focus is to empower patients with education and a structured plan that considers their specific circumstances. Mental health is so very important in Cancer care. In my practice, I strive to build patients mental strength through counseling and lifestyle education.