Professional of the Year for 2009 in Traditional and Alternative Medicine: James F. Balch, M.D.
 | James F. Balch, M.D. |
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Title | M.D./President |
| Expertise | Traditional and alternative medicine |
| Current Organization | J and R Balch, Inc. |
| Type of Organization | Health Counseling |
| Major Product | Alternative healthcare and books |
| Area of Distribution | National/International |
| University/Degree | M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, 1959; Master's Degree, Theology, Martin University, 1997 |
| Born | February 6, 1933, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Published Works | Numerous including-"Prescription for Nutritional Healing" and "Prescription for Natural Cures", "Prescription for Drug Alternatives"; Lectured in all major U.S./Canadian cities, China, Portugal regarding Alternative Medicine |
| Affiliations | American Medical Association; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, American Board of Urology; American Urologic Association |
| Hobbies & Sports | Bible study, reading, travel |
| Career Accomplishments | Besides the published books, Dr. Balch considers his most important accomplishment is the many realized opportunities to teach the Word of God through the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association and many churches in Indiana and California |
| Work History | 2 years in the US Navy, St. Alban's Naval Hospital; Private practice, Urologic Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, 1966; Hancock Memorial Hospital, Greenfield, Indiana, 1979-1990; Opened a health food restaurant and store/school The Good Things, Naturally, Greenfield, Indiana, 1980 |
| Children | Christopher, Jeremy, Cheryl |
| Spouse | Robin Lee Young |
| Married | April 24, 1997 |
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