what kind of doctor is dr oz

Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, a medical doctor specializing in surgery of the heart and chest. He completed his surgical residency and specialized training in cardiothoracic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. He has also been a professor of surgery and directed cardiovascular programs at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University. Dr. Oz is known as a heart surgeon and for his role in both traditional and complementary medicine related to cardiovascular care.