Jean-Jacques (Jj) Dugoua

4.9 ( 213 reviews )

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Ratings for Jean-Jacques (Jj) Dugoua

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Dr JJ is one of kind he is caring and compassionate and genuinely wants to help his patients get to the root cause of their illness. I am so thankful that there are health care providers like him that look alternative methods to help people with their health concerns.

Submitted April 6, 2023

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Dr. JJ is the best! My case is a little unorthodox since there aren't a lot of people like me and so there isn't a lot of research. But he digs deep to find solutions that work, which has made a huge difference in my life.

He's also hilarious, which makes the entire experience a lot more fun! Highly recommend Dr. JJ if you're looking for a naturopathic doctor in Toronto

Submitted Jan. 31, 2023

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I’ve suffered from chronic chest ailments for most of my adult life. My immune system has always been less than optimal. Under the kind and gentle care of Dr.JJ, I have been able to manage my COPD and MAC with minimal medical intervention to the point where Covid recovery was so smooth given my compromised respiratory function. This is in part due to his skill set but equally his warm and caring bedside manner. Thank you Dr.JJ…

Submitted Jan. 11, 2023

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Dr. JJ is an outstanding Naturopath. He is kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable and you rarely find all three within one person. He is one of the few who go beyond to leave no stone unturned. He works diligently to uncover the unseen that have been missed in previous treatments with other practitioners. With his help my health has improved dramatically and I am extremely grateful. If any of my family or friends are in need of a ND, I will refer them to him. Thank you Dr. JJ!

Submitted Dec. 21, 2022

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Went to see DR JJ several years back, recommended chelating therapy overlooking my thalassemia minor. Ended up in the hospital. Reached out to him again after where he told me to take iron supplements during this but at that point lost confidence on overlooking this.

Would recommend doing your own research on his or anybody’s recommendations.

Submitted Dec. 15, 2022

Jean-Jacques (Jj) Dugoua's response
It is very important to me that my patients receive the very best naturopathic care. I empathize with your health condition from several years back.

Would you mind reaching out to me at info@askdrjj.com with more details about this situation.
NDs in Ontario do not provide IV chelation, therefore there is no record of this treatment at our clinic and this feedback may be for another practitioner. If this review was left in error, please contact RateMDs and ask them to remove this review.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Submitted Dec. 29, 2022

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I have seen Dr. JJ yesterday primarily for my Chronic Constipation/IBS issues that I have been having since early childhood. I have spent 1 hour and 15 minutes with him and he was able to address all of my questions and concerns regarding my health and he is a very social guy too while being very professional. He has 19 years of experience being a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and he is very unique that he has an official PHD in Pharmaceutical Sciences too. I have Autism Spectrum Disorders a mental disability and he has been so understanding with me and he is able to customize treatment plans as well. He is able to help me with dealing with unusual infections like Epstein Barr Virus, Herpes and more. He offers complex food sensitivity testing at the Liberty Clinic as well. His reception front desk staff are awesome too. The first time in person consultation from him was well worth the $275.00 I spent to see him. If anyone is planning to see a Naturopathic Doctor for the first time here in Canada, always check for reviews and check to see if they are officially licensed and how long they have been practicing for. I recommend that you pick a provider that is right for your own health needs and budget. If you have a mental disability and or if you are a young adult or child always bring your parent/guardian with you for safety reasons. I found him through his YouTube videos and the Liberty Clinic website. He is the best Naturopathic Doctor in the City of Toronto.

Submitted Dec. 8, 2022

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Je suis très heureuse d'avoir rencontré Dr. Jean-Jacques, un naturopathe qui parle français ! Je suis une patiente depuis plus de 10 ans. J'étais d'abord une patiente à Toronto et maintenant grâce à mes rendez-vous virtuels, un peu partout dans le monde. Il m'avait été recommandé par une amie car je n'avais jamais vu un naturopathe auparavant. J'étais nerveuse au début car j'avais peur qu'il me transforme en végétarienne ! Au lieu de cela, ses suggestions de santé étaient réalistes et pleines de bon sens. Il a travaillé avec moi et m'a aidé à atteindre mes objectifs personnels. J'ai commencé à le voir pour un très très très très mauvais sommeil. Mon insomnie a rapidement disparu et lentement/progressivement j'ai pu dormir toute la nuit. Il m'a mis en contact avec un psychothérapeute qui m'a sauvé la santé mentale pendant la pandémie. Il m'a recommandé un physiothérapeute du plancher pelvien pour ma vessie.

J'ai fait un certain nombre de cures et de désintoxications à tous les ans. Il m'a aidé à perdre du poids et à renverser mon prédiabète. Tout au long de ces années, il a été solide, encourageant, positif, amical, pleins de solutions et toujours bon pour blaguer. Je l'ai recommandé à ma mère et à ma fille, ils pensent qu'il est incroyable. Je le recommande fortement. 10/10

Submitted Dec. 4, 2022

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My entire family has been seeing Dr. JJ for over 10 years and he has been extremely helpful! Each time my family physician wants to prescribe me with a drug, I have always consulted with Dr. JJ. He has always been a great listener, kind and caring. I highly recommend him!

Submitted Nov. 28, 2022

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After being diagnosed with Stage 3C1 Cervical Cancer this year, I went through all of the conventional treatments of chemo, radiation and brachytherapy...which I have to say I was thankful for the care I received as it was outstanding.
The thing is, other than if you have complications with those conventional treatments, the advice stops there. The question I asked myself was what now? What do I do to help my body recoup and to maintain optimal health?
Luckily and for some odd reason I had already been looking into "complimentary therapies" for cancer.
Long story short I was referred to Dr. JJ after getting some genetic blood testing done.
I read his website, his bio, watched his you tube videos and I got a really great vibe.
I have never felt so comfortable and have been able to put my trust in his extensive knowledge as my primary care person for complimentary cancer therapies.
I would recommend him and his absolutely wonderful staff to anyone.

Submitted Nov. 11, 2022

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My second time seeing a naturopath since moving back home. I found Dr. JJ on Google and liked his videos. The video appointments are funny, but you get used to it and worked out super great. Easier than flying to Toronto right? Dr. JJ has been very kind and helped me with personal stuff stuff. We work on other stuff like weight, diabetes, smoking. He suggested I see a acupuncture guy in town. Not into needles, but it helps with my smoking cravings. He has lots of good suggestions for me that help. Office staff is friendly. 5 stars.

Submitted Oct. 17, 2022


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Biography

** Web consultations are now available ** Areas of Focus: 1) infection/immune, 2) stress/anxiety, 3) thyroid disease, 4) digestive disease, 5) cancer support, 6) skin/hair conditions, and 7) biohacking. Bio: Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua ND PhD, or Dr. JJ as he is affectionately known, is a naturopathic doctor, clinical pharmacologist and researcher. He is the Chief Medical Officer of the Liberty Clinic in downtown Toronto and the first Naturopathic Doctor (ND) to practice at the Toronto Western Hospital in the Artist Health Center, one of the few NDs practicing in a hospital in Canada. He has worked with the Motherisk Program at Sick Kids Hospital and as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Dr. JJ completed his PhD in Pharmacy Sciences at the University of Toronto. He has co-authored 2 books on pregnancy safety and one book on diabetes. Dr. JJ has many peer-reviewed scientific publications published or in press. He is a world expert on natural health products pharmacology and pregnancy safety. Local and nationwide print and television media frequently consult him to provide expert commentary. Dr. JJ is an avid public speaker. Dr. JJ has given presentations nationally and internationally, including presentations at the World Health Organization in Washington DC. "I practice science-based medicine, rely on holistic wisdom from the past and use natural treatments for disease", say Dr. JJ. He combines naturopathic medicine, clinical nutrition, evidence-based medicine and intravenous (IV) therapies in his treatments. He has worked with patients suffering from chronic disease, including cancer, infertility, diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disease, autoimmune disease and heart disease. He practices preventative medicine where patients are given treatment plans and health strategies to optimize their health. As the Director of the Liberty Clinic, Dr. JJ believes that working with a team of multi-disciplinary health professionals is the most successful route to help patients reach their health goals. "Four heads are better than one," says Dr. JJ. "My patients see results and they know that the whole team is looking out for their health from head to toe". As a patient of Dr. JJ, there is close communication with your medical doctor and any other health professional in your entourage. Dr. JJ believes that laughter is the best medicine. Be prepared to laugh when you meet Dr. JJ!

Languages

  • French
  • English

Education

  • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Grad. 2003)
  • McGill University (Grad. 1994)
  • University of Toronto (Grad. 2011)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Shoppers Drug Mart Ontario Graduate Scholarship: 2008
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Ontario Graduate Scholarship: 2007
  • Research scholarship - The Royal Canadian Geographic Society: 1993
  • Doctoral Thesis Grant – Society of Graduate Students, University of Toronto: 2009
  • 4th Annual Summer Institute in Maternal-Fetal Pharmacology – NICHD, ORWH (NIH) and IHDCYH (CIHR): 2008
  • Poster Prize - Sick Kids Foundation Forum on Complementary and Alternative Health care and Paediatrics: 2007
  • Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Pediatrics Masters Scholarship - Sick Kids Foundation: 2006
  • William Knapp Buckley Award OSOTF (Ontario College of Pharmacists): 2007
  • Graduate fellowship – Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto: 2006
  • Graduate scholarship - North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine,: 2006