Dr. Oz

Oprah's Favorite Medical Guest!

America's most popular medical doctor!

Three reasons to love Dr. Oz

Dr. Oz is a regular on The Oprah Show. He regularly appears and I believe his time has not been wasted.

His discussions and demonstrations on weight control, heart health and even neti pot are in depth and interesting!

Dr. Oz informs Oprah and all her viewers about things we've never even thought about but should have!

Dr. Oz is one cool dude! Not only accurate and insightful but caring and funny too!

Dr. Oz genuinely cares if people can improve their lives!

Dr. Oz at a Glance

Dr. Mehmet Oz (born June 11, 1960) is a cardiothoracic surgeon and author. He became famous for his frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Biography
Mehmet Oz or Mehmet Oz was born in Cleveland, Ohio from Turkish parents. He is married to author and Reiki master Lisa Oz and they have four children.
He was educated at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1982 he received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. In 1986 he obtained a joint MD and MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and The Wharton School.
Oz is Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Heart Assist Device Program and is a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and health care policy. He has authored more than 350 original publications, book chapters, abstracts, and books and has received several patents.
He serves on the Trustees Advisory Council of the OneVoice Movement, a non-profit organization that strives to empower moderate Israelis and Palestinians to take a more assertive role in resolving the conflict.
Oz has been influenced by many people, including the ideas of the Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, and Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. He recently wrote in Spirituality and Health Magazine that "As I came into contact with Swedenborg's many writings, I began to understand Swedenborg's profound insights and how they applied directly to my life". He mentions Swedenborg's ideas that marriage lasts to eternity, everyone has a purpose in this world, God is love, and Swedenborg's answers to "Why do bad things happen?".
Author
Oz is the author of the award-winning book, Healing from the Heart and his third book, written with Dr. Michael Roizen, is YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger was released in May 2005 and was listed on The New York Times Bestseller List. His most recent book is YOU: On A Diet, also written with Dr. Roizen.