Dr. Oz is a physician and cardiothoracic surgeon who became widely known as a television medical host. He trained as a surgeon at NewYork–Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, served as a professor of surgery and director of the Cardiovascular Institute at NewYork- Presbyterian/Columbia, and later hosted The Dr. Oz Show. In addition to his medical career, he has pursued roles in education, writing, and public service, including a recent leadership appointment related to U.S. health policy. Key points
- Medical training and specialty: Trained in cardiothoracic surgery; completed residency in surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia; held leadership and teaching roles at Columbia University.
- Media career: Became a high-profile TV health expert with The Dr. Oz Show, and contributed to health programming and public education.
- Public service: Appointed to prominent health policy roles in the U.S. government (notably related to Medicare/Medicaid administration) in recent years.
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