Asheville, NC – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mark L. Hoch, MD, MDiv. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year for his contributions to Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
Mark L. Hoch, MD, MDiv. established a distinguished career in integrative and holistic medicine, recognized for blending evidence based Western medicine with whole person care that supports healing of the body, mind, and spirit. As owner of Mark L. Hoch, MD PLLC in Asheville, North Carolina, he provides comprehensive healthcare focused on empowering patients to take an active role in their health and well being.
Dr. Hoch is widely respected for his expertise in integrative and holistic medicine, nutritional medicine, osteopathic manual medicine, and family medicine for both adults and children. His practice addresses a wide range of health concerns, including hormone and metabolic health, osteoporosis and bone health, musculoskeletal issues and injuries, cardiovascular, thyroid, and gastrointestinal conditions, while also incorporating mind body healing approaches and psychophysical integration.
A graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and Neurobiology and Behavior, Dr. Hoch earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988. He later completed a Master of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling and Healing from the University of Sufism and Spiritual Healing, further enriching his multidimensional approach to patient care.
Dr. Hoch was Board certified in Family Medicine and is a founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. He has been a pioneer in the field since joining the inaugural group of physicians board certified in integrative holistic medicine in 2000. His leadership has included serving as President of the American Holistic Medical Association in 2023 and Co Chair of the Past Presidents Council for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
Throughout his career, Dr. Hoch has combined clinical excellence with education and mentorship. He has taught and guided medical trainees through affiliations with the University of Connecticut, Columbia University, and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing. His long standing practice has incorporated osteopathic manual medicine since 1995. Utilizing Dr. Still’s osteopathic principles of “It is the doctors job to find the health,” Dr. Hoch is able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions from brain injuries, musculoskeletal problems and organ dysfunctions. Through his many thousands of treatments he has developed a gentle technique called neurofascial release to ease pain and restrictions of motion in a gentle way. This came from decades of commitment to individualized, healing centered care.
His work has been recognized with honors including; Life Magazine doing a feature article on a The Arizona Center for Health and Medicine which he helped set up and run, being an advisor with the Expert Advisory Panel National Institutes of Health / AMSA, Complementary and Alternative Medical Education Curriculum implementation in 2002, being awarded a Bush Medical Fellowship in 2009 and noted as America’s Best in Medicine 2026. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys rollerblading and spending time in nature. He credits mentors Milton Trager, MD, Gladys McGarey, MD, several Qi gong masters, and his Sufi Guide as important influences on his approach to healing and patient care.
Dr. Hoch has also presents at professional medical conferences as well as being on several radio programs and a PBS TV segment with James Gordon, MD as part of the American Medical Review Series hosted by Morley Safer, in 2003 which also aired on CNN.
Looking ahead, Dr. Hoch is focused on expanding the reach of his online course dedicated to preventing and reversing osteoporosis, helping individuals and health professionals be proactive and focussed on real long term health.
Guided by a philosophy that honors the body’s innate capacity to heal, Dr. Hoch remains committed to integrating science, compassion, and whole person care to support lasting wellness.
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