Scott Gerson, MD, PhD (Ayu)

The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (NIAM) is recognized as the largest and most authentic resource of information on Ayurveda in the United States. It was established in 1982 by Scott Gerson, M.D., Ph.D. (Ayurveda) who is the nation's only medical doctor to hold degrees in both Ayurveda and conventional allopathic medicine. Our telephone number is (845) 278-8700; the fax is (845) 278-8215; general email: ayurveda@niam.com

Dr. Gerson works principally as a physician specializing in diagnostically difficult cases. He currently is an associate professor in the Faculty of Ayurveda, University of Pune. He has earned his Fellowship and Master's degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine from the prestigious Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and is a Ph.D. (Ayu), the highest level of recognition in the field, from University of Pune, where he is active in teaching and research. He holds the academic position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York Medical College in the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine.