Dr. N. Anton BorjaD.O., MATCM
Family Medicine
at Integrative Osteopathic Family Medicine of Vermont — Burlington, VT
About
N. , MATCM, brings an unusually broad foundation to primary care in Burlington, Vermont. His path to medicine began after earning a Bachelor of Arts from The Colorado College and spending time in Eastern and Southeastern Asia. He studied East Asian medical traditions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and later earned a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
O. T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. He completed a Family Medicine internship at the Center for Family and Community Medicine at Columbia University at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His residency in Family Medicine followed at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University at Johnson City Medical Center. He pursued postdoctoral training in Medical Acupuncture at the UCLA Center for East West Medicine and completed a Diplomate in Classical Homeopathy through the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy. He holds board certification in Family Medicine. Before opening his Vermont practice, Dr. Borja served as Family Medicine faculty and Director of the Integrative Medicine Clinic at East Tennessee State University. He later joined The Ohio State University as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Division Director for Integrative Medicine, and served as Medical Director for Integrative Oncology at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is passionate about uniting conventional family medicine with acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and mind-body practices into a single, cohesive approach to patient care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts from The Colorado College
Medical School
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Residency
Family Medicine internship at the Center for Family and Community Medicine at Columbia University at New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a Family Medicine residency at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University at Johnson City Medical Center
Fellowship
Postdoctoral training in Medical Acupuncture at the UCLA Center for East West Medicine
Additional Training
Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Diplomate in Classical Homeopathy through the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Borja right for?
Dr. Borja works well with patients who want conventional primary care and integrative therapies under one roof. Adults and children managing chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, or complex multi-system concerns benefit from his broad therapeutic toolkit. Patients dealing with anxiety, insomnia, migraines, or cancer-related symptoms find his acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine training especially relevant. He also serves patients seeking coordinated primary care alongside their work with other integrative or specialty clinicians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Borja treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. His clinical focus includes back and neck pain, migraines, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, seasonal allergies, and cancer-related symptoms such as pain and fatigue. He also treats women's health concerns including menopausal hot flashes and pelvic pain during pregnancy.
Dr. Borja draws from acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment, trigger point therapy, cupping, herbal and botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies, nutrition guidance, and mind-body practices. He selects from these tools based on each patient's specific clinical needs, combining them with conventional family medicine as appropriate.
O. T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. He completed a Family Medicine internship at Columbia University at New York Presbyterian Hospital and a Family Medicine residency at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He pursued postdoctoral training in Medical Acupuncture at the UCLA Center for East West Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Borja holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also holds a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University and a Diplomate in Classical Homeopathy through the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy.
Dr. Borja held faculty and leadership roles at two major academic medical centers before moving to Vermont. At East Tennessee State University, he served as Family Medicine faculty and Director of the Integrative Medicine Clinic. At The Ohio State University, he served as Clinical Assistant Professor, Division Director for Integrative Medicine, and Medical Director for Integrative Oncology at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Yes. Dr. Borja provides care for patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatrics. Children under 17 must enroll alongside an adult Direct Primary Care member.
Dr. Borja uses a multimodal approach to pain. He combines osteopathic manipulative treatment, acupuncture, trigger point therapy, and botanical medicine with conventional diagnostics and medical management. This allows him to address the underlying causes of pain rather than relying solely on medication.
Dr. Borja practices Integrative Medicine, which he views as a broader framework than Functional Medicine. His approach incorporates acupuncture, osteopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and evidence-based primary care. He frequently serves as the primary care home for patients who also work with Functional Medicine or other integrative specialty clinicians.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026