LOS ANGELES , Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BG Medical Technologies, Inc. (OTC: RIGH) today announced the appointment of Thomas S. Lee , NMD, APH to the company's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Lee will focus on assembling a network of virtual healthcare practitioners who will be empowered to offer safe, affordable natural medicine at a distance.

The company's Scientific Advisory Board provides advice and guidance in the development of new solutions for the production of natural medicines, the design of diagnostic devices, and for offering complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) via web-based telemedicine technology.

"BG Medical Technologies is establishing a world-class think-tank of leaders in green health technologies, and is devising innovative methods for obtaining and delivering medical data and services via the Internet," commented Angel Stanz , CEO. "Dr. Lee will lend his unique blend of experience and training to help create a network of skilled, free-thinking clinicians that can provide the highest level of integrative medical attention remotely. Dr. Lee's extensive background in ecommerce as it relates to the distribution and sales of natural health products will assist BG Medical in charting a rapid return on investment."

Dr. Lee said, "This is an exciting opportunity to establish a large group of qualified healthcare providers and equip them with innovative virtual medical technologies. We aim to increase the access of the American public to affordable and effective alternative medicine, regardless of where the various parties may be located physically."