Mehmet Oz
Television host and heart surgeon
Born
June 11th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent heart surgeon, author, and television host. Hosted 'The Dr. Oz Show,' which focused on health and wellness topics while dispelling medical myths. Contributed to numerous medical publications and books on health education. Served as a faculty member at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Advocated for public health issues through various media platforms.
Hosted 'The Dr. Oz Show' for over a decade
Contributed to 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
Published multiple health-related books
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