Mehmet Oz
"Dr. Oz" redirects here. For his television show, see The Dr. Oz Show. Mehmet Oz Oz at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in 2012 Born Mehmet Cengiz Oz (1960-06-11) June 11, 1960 (age 54) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Residence Cliffside Park, New Jersey, U.S. Nationality American-Turkish Ethnicity Turkish Alma mater Harvard University (A.B.) University of Pennsylvania (M.D., M.B.A.) Occupation talk show host]], author Years active 2002–present Spouse(s) Lisa Oz (1985–present) Website doctoroz.com Mehmet Cengiz Öz (Turkish: [mehˈmet dʒenˈɟiz øz]; born June 11, 1960), also known as Dr. Oz, is a Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and television personality. Oz first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004, and later on Larry King Live and other TV programs. In 2009, The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program focusing on medical issues and personal health was launched by Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures.