Dr. Ornish specializes in preventive medicine, and has written several books on healthy nutrition. He is widely known for his approaches to both the control of coronary artery disease, and how lifestyle changes affect prostate cancer.
Fast Facts:
Dean Michael Ornish M.D., was born on July 16th, 1953.
He is married to his wife Anne, and has one son named Lucas.
Dr. Ornish is the Founder, President, and Director of Preventive Medicine Research Institute.
He is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California.
Dr. Ornish received his medical training from Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
He received his BA in Humanities summa cum laude from University of Texas in Austin.
Dr. Ornish is the author of five best selling books, two of which have been included in the New York Times Bestsellers list.
He directed the first randomized control trial on the affect of lifestyle changes and prostate cancer.
He is a member of the board of directors for the U.S. United Nations High Commission on Refugees, the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation, and the Wheelchair Foundation.
He has been appointed to The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy.
Dr. Ornish has also been elected to the California Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Ornish was featured in the 1996 version of People Magazines Most Interesting People, and chosen by Life Magazine as one of the 50 most influential members of his generation.
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