Mehmet Oz

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Biography

Mehmet Oz jumped from being a skilled heart surgeon to becoming one of the world's best known and lauded doctors. A pioneer in his approach to well-being, which utilized both Western and alternative therapies, Oz believed "global medicine" to be the most comprehensive method in aligning body, mind and spirit. To spread the word, Oz co-authored a series of self-help books, including: YOU: The Owner's Manuel, YOU: The Smart Patient, and YOU: …
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Job Title

Actor, Consultants & Advisors

Born

Mehmet Cengiz Oz on June 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Career Milestones

1986

Earned dual degrees, MD and MBA, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School

2003

Founded and became chairman of HealthCorps, a non-profit organization

Awards

2011

Daytime Emmy Award for OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / INFORMATIVE in Dr. Oz

2011

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in Dr. Oz

2012

Daytime Emmy Award for OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / INFORMATIVE in Dr. Oz

2012

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in Dr. Oz