Dr. Mehmet Oz: Surgeon, TV Host, and CMS Administrator

Dr. Mehmet Oz is a Turkish-American cardiac surgeon, bestselling author, and television personality who now serves as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Born June 11, 1960, he earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and dual degrees in medicine and business from the University of Pennsylvania. Source 4

Early Life and Education

Oz began his surgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in 1986, where he co-founded the hospital’s Cardiac Surgery Program. He later became Professor Emeritus at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center. Source 1

Medical Career and Academic Achievements

His television career took off after Oprah Winfrey featured him, leading to the long-running “The Dr. Oz Show.” He has won nine Daytime Emmy Awards for his work. Source 7

Rise to Television Fame

Oz co-authored the popular “YOU” health book series and continues to share science-backed advice on gut health, immunity, pain management, and disease prevention through his verified YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels. Source 3

Authorship and Health Advocacy

In 2025, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Oz to lead CMS. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on March 25, 2025, by a 53-45 vote. He now oversees federal health programs serving millions of Americans. Source 9

Current Role at CMS

Official content appears only on doctoroz.com and his verified social accounts.