AuthorLucas Tims, ND, FABNO

Dr. Tims is a Naturopathic Oncologist and the Medical Director of the Overland Park location of the Riordan Clinic. He specializes in integrative cancer care treatments and is an expert in how best to utilize natural therapies to support patients during any phase of cancer treatment.

Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Tims graduated from the University of Arkansas, where he majored in microbiology. He completed his medical training at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma for an oncology-focused residency program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).

In 2013, he passed his specialty boards, designating him as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). Throughout Dr. Lucas’ practice, he has provided integrative medicine support for thousands of cancer patients at multiple CTCA hospitals and clinics. In early 2018, Dr. Lucas was appointed to a leadership role serving as Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at CTCA’s Western Regional Medical Center. He joined the Riordan Clinic team late 2018.

Dr. Tims is married and has two daughters. He enjoys golfing and healthy cooking.