Dr. Charles M. Balch, MD: Renowned Surgical Oncologist Advancing Global Cancer Care - Research in Houston, Texas

New York City, New York Aug 4, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Dr. Charles M. Balch, MD, FACS, FASCO, a globally recognized surgical oncologist based in Houston, Texas, continues to set the standard for excellence in melanoma, breast cancer, and immunotherapy surgical care. Serving as Professor of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Balch brings a blend of clinical mastery, academic leadership, and decades of transformative research to patients and trainees alike.

Over a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades, Dr. Balch has authored more than 760 peerreviewed publications, amassed over 24,000 citations, and influenced melanoma staging and surgical protocols used worldwide. As founding Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Surgical Oncology and chair of the AJCC Melanoma Staging Committee, he has shaped both scholarship and standards in oncology globally.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Balch has held senior leadership positions including Executive Vice President of MD Anderson, President and CEO of City of Hope National Medical Center, and Executive VP of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has lectured in over 42 countries and served key roles in professional organizations such as the Society of Surgical Oncology, Commission on Cancer, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Driven by medical education and patient empowerment, Dr. Balch also founded Patient Resource Cancer Guides, distributing nearly one million free educational guides annually. His textbook, Cutaneous Melanoma, now in its 6th edition, remains widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field.

As Dr. Balch continues his clinical practice and mentorship at MD Anderson, his legacy of groundbreaking research, surgical innovation, and compassionate leadership continues to elevate cancer care and training, impacting lives worldwide and inspiring the next generation of oncology professionals.

Learn More about Dr. Charles M. Balch: 

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/769842-Charles-Balch-Surgeon, or through www.mdanderson.org 

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