NaProTechnology Medical Consultant (NFPMC)
A NaProTechnology Medical Consultant (NFPMC) is a physician (MD or DO) who has completed formal postgraduate training in NaProTechnology through an accredited program. Training routes include the fellowship at the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction and the AAFCP Medical Consultant program. The credential is distinct from standard OBGYN or reproductive endocrinology training and requires specific coursework in Creighton Model charting interpretation, NaPro diagnostic protocols, and NaPro surgical technique.
Patients frequently search for a "NaPro doctor," "NaPro OBGYN," or "NaPro surgeon." These terms all describe the NFPMC role.
The NFPMC is distinct from an FCP (FertilityCare Practitioner). An FCP is a credentialed instructor of the Creighton Model Fertility Care System who teaches patients to observe and record their cycle. The NFPMC receives that chart data, runs the diagnostic workup, orders cycle-timed hormone panels, interprets results, prescribes medications, and performs surgical intervention when indicated. The physician and the practitioner work as a team. Neither role replaces the other.
The chart is not optional. An NFPMC practicing reproductive medicine without Creighton chart data is practicing without the diagnostic input that makes the NaPro approach function. The chart is the data source. The physician reads it.
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult an RRM clinician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.