Little Known & Interesting Facts About Dr. Mehmet Oz, America's Doctor

When many people think of Dr. Mehmet Oz, they also think of Oprah. Dr. Oz is a regular on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and is showcased by Oprah in other ways, too. An interesting man, Dr. Oz regularly appears in Oprah's magazine, O, and is also heard on Oprah & Friends XM radio programming. Here are some fun and interesting facts about America's doctor, Dr. Mehemet Oz.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Mehmet Oz: Education
He graduated from Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware. After high school, Oz received his undergraduate degree from Harvard in 1982. It is interesting to learn that he played water polo and football at Harvard.

He attended Wharton Business School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, receiving joint MD and MBA degrees in 1986. Here's another fact, Oz was President of the Student Body while he was in medical school.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Mehmet Oz: Career
He is a cardiac surgeon, a professor and Vice Chairman of Surgery at Columbia University in New York City, Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, and Founder and Director for the Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Interestingly, he was the medical director for the 2002 film, John Q, starring Denzel Washington. The film revolved around a man whose child needed a heart transplant.
In addition to the radio show he hosts on Oprah & Friends radio, it's interesting to learn that he's published in numerous magazines, and appears on many TV and news programs. He's the chief medical consultant for Discovery Communications, and will appear in several Discovery TV programs.

Many find it interesting to learn that Dr. Oz has also published over 350 other publications and holds several patents.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Mehmet Oz: Exercise
When asked about his own diet and exercise program, Oz responded that he eats healthy, and has always been active. An advocate of playing while you get your exercise, he loves to play basketball, tennis, and ride bicycles (outdoors, but stationary will do). He also runs about 4 miles a day.

Dr. Oz often recommends that people try alternative treatments - and he practices what he preaches. He has practiced yoga for over 15 years.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Mehmet Oz: Diet
Does Dr. Oz follow his own dieting advice? You be the judge. He reports that he doesn't eat large meals, but eats constantly - in very small portions. His primary diet consists of foods that are heart-healthy and fiber-rich. Dr. Oz loves eating nuts, baby carrots, and bananas.

He also likes steel-cut oatmeal, dried soup (black bean, chick pea and couscous in particular), and fish. Dr. Oz and his family love to have a smoothie for breakfast. It delivers power, nutrients, is filling, and is heart-healthy.

Here is his favorite smoothie recipe, The Magical Breakfast Blaster:
1/2 Large banana, peeled and cut
1 Scoop (1/2 cup) soy protein
1/2 Cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Tbsp apple juice or honey
1 Tbsp psyllium seed husks
8 oz water
Peel banana; break into chunks. Combine all ingredients in a blender, with a few cubes of ice if desired. Cover; blend until fairly smooth.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Mehmet Oz: Personal
He was born to Turkish, Muslim parents, in Cleveland, Ohio on June 11, 1960.

Dr. Mehemet Oz has been married to his wife, Lisa, for nearly 20 years. Together they have 4 children. Daphne, Arabella, Zoe, and Oliver. They are residents of Clifton Park, New Jersey.