Who is Dr. Oz?

Doctor Oz is a popular show featuring Mehmet Oz, a Turkish-American surgeon, well versed in the area of general health. He came to fame through the Oprah Winfrey show and had made frequent guest appearances on several other talk and news shows before being featured in his own television program.

Doctor Oz grew up in Delaware and went to receive his undergraduate degree from Harvard. He went on to the Pennsylvania School of Medicine to receive his medical degree and training. A trained surgeon, he has worked primarily in the cardiovascular area at New York Presbyterian Hospital in addition to teaching at Columbia University. Part of the reason why Doctor Oz has achieved national acclaim is due to his work outside of the normal expectations. He has written hundreds of research papers, parts of books, and also medical books. He has performed hundreds of heart surgeries and is considered an expert in the cardiac field.

After working with WebMD, an online authority founded to help educate and inform the public about health and medical issues, Oprah Winfrey recruited the doctor to serve as a medical expert for her show. Although a cardiac surgeon, Doctor Oz gave lectures and answered questions on many health topics ranging from diabetes to common health trends nowadays. His appearances on the show were professional and well informed, leading to other invitations for other shows. He was also asked to be the medical expert for the film John Q, where he ensured that proper medical terminology was being used. The reason why Dr. Oz has done so well is due to several factors. First he is extremely knowledgeable and educated. Doctor Oz has had years of experience that surpasses many of the other doctors in his field. Secondly, he is also well-trained in speaking to the public about health issues. Probably in part to his years teaching, Dr. Oz can explain a complicated medical topic using a variety of methods that are both educational and interesting. His show is based on educating the public and has done well attracting viewers.

Although most people know who Dr. Oz is, they may not be aware of his qualifications and expertise in the health field. While known for being a television personality, he is also a great source of knowledge and anyone interested in learning more about health issues and modern medical trends should watch his show or read one of his books.