The Journey of Dr. Mehmet Oz: From TV Screen to Political Power

Dr. Mehmet Oz, once a heart surgeon, rose to fame through Oprah Winfrey's show and later his own, "The Dr. Oz Show. " After stepping away from surgeries, he maintained an active physician's license in Pennsylvania. Beyond his TV persona, Oz is an author, radio host, and even saved a man's life at an airport. Born in Cleveland to a Turkish heart surgeon, Oz's journey includes playing football at Harvard and serving in the Turkish army. His show blurred the lines between medical advice and advertising, promoting questionable products and facing legal disputes. With a net worth ranging from $100 million to $315 million, Oz attempted a political leap in 2022, running for U. S. Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. His campaign leveraged his celebrity status and themes from his TV show, ultimately losing the general election. Oz and former President Donald Trump share a history dating back to 2004 when Trump supported Oz's charity event. If confirmed by the Senate, Oz would lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing programs covering over 160 million Americans and playing a pivotal role in the U. S. healthcare economy.