Dr. Russell J. Osguthorpe, M.D., has dedicated more than 30 years to the healthcare field, beginning with his medical education at McGill University, followed by a pediatrics residency at The Children’s Hospital in Denver and a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Washington University in St. Louis. These years of rigorous training laid the foundation for his lifelong commitment to patient care and advancing medical science. His early career was defined by service in children’s hospitals and clinics, where he specialized in diagnosing and treating complex infectious diseases, often caring for the most vulnerable patients.

For two decades, Dr. Osguthorpe played a key leadership role within Intermountain Healthcare, one of the nation’s most respected health systems. There, he served as Pediatric Medical Director and Department Chair at a tertiary care hospital, overseeing care delivery and building large multi-specialty practices. His leadership style emphasized collaboration, safety, and innovation, helping improve both outcomes and systems of care. During this period, he became widely respected as both a compassionate clinician and an effective administrator capable of guiding large medical teams through change.

In addition to his clinical and leadership duties, Dr. Osguthorpe has invested in academic medicine. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, where he has contributed to the training of future physicians and published research in pediatric infectious diseases. His studies on antimicrobial therapy in infants, cost and outcomes for febrile infant care, and case-based pediatric medicine reflect his dedication to evidence-based practice. These scholarly contributions demonstrate his dual commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge for broader application.

In 2019, Dr. Osguthorpe expanded his career into the essential oils field by joining doTERRA as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical and Scientific Initiatives. This marked the beginning of his formal work with essential oils, adding to his already extensive medical background. At doTERRA, he has led efforts to integrate essential oils into modern healthcare, directing clinical trials, overseeing laboratory research, and supporting the development of evidence-based applications for essential oils. His work helps bridge the gap between traditional medicine and complementary approaches, aiming to validate and expand the role of essential oils in supporting wellness.

Today, Dr. Osguthorpe’s 30-plus years in healthcare encompass a unique blend of clinical expertise, hospital leadership, academic research, and integrative health innovation. Through his role at doTERRA, he continues to shape the future of healthcare by promoting a whole-person approach that includes both conventional medical practices and the use of essential oils. His vision focuses on empowering patients, enhancing preventive care, and fostering research that supports safer, more natural ways to improve health outcomes.