Lead Science Team

Dr. Russell Osguthorpe

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Russell Osguthorpe currently serves as the chief medical officer of doTERRA. He’s establishing a virtual healthcare delivery platform that’s focused on wellness and prevention through integrative, evidence-based medical practices. His work at doTERRA also revolves around directing research on the use of essential oils in healthcare settings.

Dr. Osguthorpe received his medical degree from McGill University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital in Denver, and pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine. He’s currently a faculty member at the University of Utah in the Department of Pediatrics.

He and his wife, Mary, have five children and one beautiful granddaughter.