Dr. Walter Lemmo

Founded LEMMO Integrated Cancer Care in Vancouver – Canada’s longest-operating naturopathic medical centre dedicated to cancer care. The clinic provides comprehensive, evidence-informed, experience-guided integrative treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs and cancer.

Dr. Walter Lemmo has been licensed since 1999, in clinical practice for over 25 years, treating thousands of patients locally and globally.  Dr. Lemmo also holds a license in the United States.

A graduate from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington – medical education and training.

Foundational training includes undergraduate studies in Biotechnology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC.

A member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia, the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, Washington State Naturopathic Physicians, and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

A former board member of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, now the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

A speaker at conferences, health, radio & television programs throughout Canada and the United States. Published in several magazines and peer-viewed medical journals that includes a supportive guest editorial by the late Dr. V. Craig Jordan, known as the “father of tamoxifen”, former Professor of Breast Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Dallas/ Fort Worth Living Legend Chair of Cancer Research.

A global reputation in the area of cancer, and is sought out locally and internationally for his experience and knowledge in this area. In 2009 became Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) – one of the field’s highest distinctions – recognized as a Naturopathic Oncologist in the United States.

Provides both an integrated and collaborative approach to health care and works together as part of a team with all healthcare providers, other naturopathic physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, family physicians, specialists, and oncologists. 

For every patient, offers an in-depth, critical review of their case and the latest options in cancer testing and treatments available.

Supports patients through conventional treatment, survivorship, and long-term care, as well as with complementary and alternative approaches when standard options are limited or additional strategies are needed.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Lemmo cherishes time with his wife, three children, and family dog, enjoying British Columbia’s stunning trails, ski hills, and the serene Gulf Islands.