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Mehmet Oz
Mehmet Oz
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Born	June 11, 1960 (age 64); Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Occupation	Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Oz(born June 11, 1960) is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author. He became famous for his frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Biography

Oz, was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Muslim Turkish parents^[1]. His father is Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öz. He is married to author and Reiki master Lisa Öz 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^[2].

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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and healthcare 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: Staying Young, also written with Dr. Roizen.

Books and publications

YOU: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz, 2007, ISBN 0743292561.
YOU: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management, by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz, 2006, ISBN 0743292545.
YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment, by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz, 2006, ISBN 0743293010.
YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger, by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz, 2005, ISBN 0060765313.
Complementary and Alternative Cardiovascular Medicine: Clinical Handbook, by Richard A. Stein (Editor), Mehmet, M.D. Oz (Editor), 2004, ISBN 1588291863.
Healing from the Heart: A Leading Surgeon Combines Eastern and Western Traditions to Create the Medicine of the Future, by Mehmet Oz, Ron Arias, Dean Ornish, 1999, ISBN 0452279550.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, 2003
Numerous editorials in Newsweek, O Magazine, Esquire Magazine, and The New England Journal of Medicine

Television shows

"Second Opinion with Dr Oz" on Discovery Health
"Life Line" on Discovery Health
"Daily Rounds" on Discovery Health
"The Truth About Food" on Discovery Health
"Live Transplant" on Discovery Health
"National Body Challenge" on Discovery Health
"You: On a Diet" on Discovery Health
"Ask Dr. Oz" on The Oprah Winfrey Show
"Accent Health" on Turner Private Networks -- a health-themed newsmagazine program designed for viewing in doctor's offices.

Radio

Dr. Oz joined Oprah Winfrey as a regular contributor to the 24/7 XM Satellite Radio: Oprah & Friends channel on September 25, 2006.

Channel	ET	PT	Show	Day
XM Satellite Radio: Channel 156	7 AM	4 AM	Dr. Mehmet Oz	Every Broadcast Day

Honors

Listed in Doctors of the Year Hippocrates Magazine
Listed in Healers of the Millennium Healthy Living Magazine
Listed in Best Doctors of the Year New York Magazine
Listed in Castle Connolly Guide
Named Global Leader of Tomorrow World Economic Forum 1999
Named Turkish American of the Year 1996
Books, for a Better America Award (for Healing from the Heart) 1999
Robert E. Gross Research Scholarship AATS 1994-1996
Research Award, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery 1991
Blakemore Research Awards Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons 1988-1991

References

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^ Ratner, Lizzy (2007-08-14). "The Great and Powerful Dr. Oz". New York Observer. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

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[2] Ratner, Lizzy (2007-08-14). "The Great and Powerful Dr. Oz". New York Observer. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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 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 [[Emanuel Swedenborg|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?"''.
-==Allegations of Animal Mistreatment==
-In September 2003, [[animal rights]] group [[PETA]] filed a complaint against [[Columbia University]] for alleged violations of the [[Animal Welfare Act]].<ref>[http://www.columbiacruelty.com/letters/USDA0924.pdf September 25, 2003 PETA letter to USDA]</ref> According to a [[USDA]] Settlement Agreement dated May 14, 2004, the university agreed to pay a $2000 civil penalty to resolve these violations which included improper euthanasia of dogs by unapproved cardiac puncture by Dr. Oz, unclean, dangerous and rusty equipment and enclosures, no exercise plan, no enrichments for animals and failure to maintain proper records. <ref>http://www.columbiacruelty.com/letters/USDA.pdf Settlement agreement between USDA and Columbia University Institute of Comparitive Medicine</ref>
-PETA has also claimed that Oz engaged in painful and unnecessary experiments on dogs which left them paralyzed and in severe pain for up to 29 days prior to being euthanized.<ref>http://www.columbiacruelty.com/feat-pupkillings-pups1.asp Columbia University Fined for Cruel Puppy Killings</ref> The animal rights group claims that Oz’s subsequent grant applications to the [[National Institutes of Health]] have been denied possibly because of his poor record of animal care.
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