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12 to Watch: Dr. Mehmet Oz
At the helm of the most anticipated show launching in syndication this fall, Dr. Mehmet Oz has a lot of expectations to live up to this year.
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“I want this to be the show of record for health and wellness, and television that you need to make a real impact on your well-being,” Dr. Oz said. “It will be an extension of what I’ve been doing through my ‘YOU’ books and on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’ We will be making news and making sense of the news about health topics that matter, and featuring great, emotional stories.”
A cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Oz is a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University, and balances that with his careers as a talk show host and author. His expertise is becoming a mark of distinction in itself, attached to several medical specials on Discovery Health, and he has been a contributor to “Larry King Live” as well.
But the “Oprah” pedigree for his daily talk show, which debuts this fall, is fueling an incredibly high expectation of success.
“I’ve been so fortunate to have learned from Oprah Winfrey and worked with the best television team in the business over the past several years as the health expert on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’” he said. “To have been invited to share the stage with Oprah has been exhilarating, educational and the experience of a lifetime.”
The medical talk show genre is a wide-open field, with only one other competitor, CBS Television Distribution’s “The Doctors,” produced by fellow “Oprah” alum Phil McGraw’s Stage 29 Productions.
Dr. Oz said his show will stand out through its focus on viewers as they tackle and overcome medical issues.
“I will be right there beside them to support them, encourage them and arm them with the best information and tools possible to better their lives and the lives of their loved ones,” he said. “As a surgeon I can touch one life at a time—but with a show like this, I’m looking forward to touching the lives of millions of people each day.”
AT A GLANCE
Name: Dr. Mehmet Oz
Title: Host, “Dr. Oz”
How long in current position: The talk show launches this fall.
Year of birth: 1960
Place of birth: Cleveland
What to watch for: With a name like Oprah Winfrey attached to the production, Dr. Oz’s show could have a very strong launch.
Who knew? Dr. Oz was a medical consultant on the movie “John Q” starring Denzel Washington.


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Mignon Cabanilla
I am so looking forward to this show, having been a fan of Dr. Oz before he appeared on Oprah, and I have 5 of his books, most of which are co-authored by Dr. Roizen, whom I also admire.
I first heard of Dr. Oz when I saw him featured in a TV special at least 8 or 9 years ago, before any of the "You" books books came out. I forget if it was 60 Minutes. It may even have been a 2-part mini-series on doctors who are on the cutting edge, if I remember correctly. The point of the show was to herald his new techniques and innovations in cardiology. I would love to know what show this was and hope it can be shown again. Would you be able to track this down? I've tried google but this TV show does not come up. Maybe you can ask Dr. Oz himself?
Thank you very much.
norman samet
I donot know if I have the right site, but,I am a television director with many years of experience. I know Dr. Oz is doing a new show in the fall. Are you looking for a director for your show?
Thank you,
Norman Samet
sarah
What time and what station will your show air?
Sarah
Constance Coletti
DR.Oz, My comment is for my sister Ora-Jean who suffers from Lymphotema. She can top any photos you ever saw on the subject in medical text books. She is suffering terribly with open sores and fluid daily oozing from her legs. Her legs are so big and filled with fluid she can't lift them and shuffled to walk. She either finds people in the medicine field who either aren't interested or doesn't have a clue what to do with her. Then she will get some who comes in thinking they can squeese the fluid out of her and does more harm.
She could one day loose her legs. Would you look at her. I will be glad to send you photos her home care nurse took of her which showed her condition as well as how she came out worse after being in the hospital.
I pray one day they will research this problem and there will be a cure.
Please help if you can. Even if she can't be helped maybe bringing attention to her condition could lead to much needed research.
Thank you for your time,
Constance Coletti
Jean Runnelsw
When does Dr. Oz show begin?????
marilyn nemarich
Dear Dr. Oz:
On the View recently, Dr. Larry Norton, Sloan Kettering Hosp. said that we should not be taking vitamins and that the only vit. we should take is vit. D.
Please have him on your show so that you and Dr. Roisin can interrogate him (and please let me know when that will be).
In view of all the shows I have listened to and books I have bought because of them, I cannot believe this learned man could say this. Please comment. Thank you, Marilyn
Shelly Thompson
Good Morning Dr. Oz:
I am interested in contacting the person responsible for booking guest appearances on your new television show. I know a potential guest who currently performs as a Senior NJ Nets Dancer. He would be a great lively guest. Please have a producer contact me once booking of the guests commence. Thank you.
Linda Santini, M.Ed.
To Dr. Oz, Would you please do a show on orthomolecular medicine? In case you've never heard of it, it means treating patients who have psychiatric problems by actually running lab tests on them(something traditional psychiatrists don't do), then rebalancing their biochemistry with nutritional medicine (also something not done in traditional psychiatry). Ortho-m doctors will still give the patient synthetic medications like tranquilizers if they need to be stabilized. The difference is that, with ortho-m medicine, the patient isn't left on these meds for life. When the mental disorder is caught early enough and is treated orthomolecularly, he/she has better than a 90% chance of making a full recovery. And "recovery" doesn't mean a chemical straightjacket - it means real recovery so he/she becomes free of psychiatrists and their synthetic drugs. That's how I treated my loved one when he became psychotic. He is now 100% free of psychiatrists, drugs AND welfare. He works full-time, pays taxes and has a great life. PLEASE, Dr. Oz, do a show on orthomolecular medicine. You would be helping literally tens of millions of Americans who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.
judy fenton
show will be with Sony, what channel/station is that
JOANNE
PLEASE TELL ME HOW I CAN FIND Dr. OZ WEBSITE.....GOD BLESS YOU! I WANT MY LIFE BACK...TO LIVE.......TO LAUGH.....AND TO LOVE ME. I KNOW IN MY HEART HE HAS THE ANSWERS I NEED. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Margaret le Roux
Dear Dr. Oz
I'm Margaret Le Roux 50 years of age from South Africa, I went to my Ginacologist and told me that I was in my menopause for at least 10years now and they thought that it was depresion. I'm currently using Phytopause made by a company called Pharma Dynamics. I also left my antidepressants cold turkey and felt a lot better as it did not work with me at all for 7 years. Would you recomend this product I'm using, it is a natural soya extract as far as I know. I have asked my GP and Pharmasist about Bioidentical Hormone treatments but they have no clue what that is, could you shed some light on to that subject. I understand that you have a lot of requests every day but would apriciate it if you could get back to me ASAP as I do not feel my self any more and don't know where to turnt to.
Kind Regards
Margaret Le Roux
lynn
how can i contact dr.oz and know he read my e-mail.i worry so much about my 33 yr old son who is 220 lbs over weight.he is a great person seems the more he gains,the harder to lose.dont know if he has a thyroid problem 7/26/09
Helen
I have had 3 macular proceedures and have still not regained sight for reading. I also still have a lot of pain in my eye. I warched your programme with two brothers, one who is ab eye doctor, and the other in computers.
I live and work in Taiwan, and would like to know if there is a study going on here. I have nothing to lose in taking part in a study of this kind, and am very interested, as I would dearly like to try. I am losing vision in the other eye, as I have a slight hole in the macular as well. I am much too afraid to risk further surgery for fear of losing my vision entirely.
Could you aid me in either contactin g the doctor, or advising me of such a programme in Taiwan.
Gratedully, Helen
Betty Hoffman
I want to know how I can be in the audience of his first show. I am a young 64 years old and am retired. I can go anywhere, anytime, to be on his show. PLEASE, tell me what to do, as I will be forever grateful. I have an autoimmune disease and am looking for some answers to some questions if possible. Or I can just sit there and be quiet if required. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon
First of all, I have a brother-in-law who looks just like you Dr. Oz! Too bad he is such a jerk! Nevertheless, I love you and the good you are doing! I believe I am an ideal candidate for your new show! I am an unhappily married woman of 47 w/3 teenagers and have a plethora of medical issues. i.e. addiction, depression, severe RA, Hyphothroid, heart & lung issues, vision problems, possible pre-diabetic and most recent diagnosed Bipolar! I am trying to figure this all out. Boy, do I need your help! And perhaps there are others that are like me! I am friendly and personable and just know you would love helping me! Not sure about broadcasting to the world about how incredibley disfunctiional I am (we are)! I hope I'm not alone. I need u to help me get well so I can "pay it forward" I look forward to meeting you Dr. Oz! Sincerely. . . Sharon Weber
elaine zippo mileski
Please let me know when the show bwgins I live in NJ and would love to come to the show
mary
What time weekdays Is Dr. Oz on TV?
marcia wallace
I think Dr. Oz is the most refreshing Medical person I have run into, either personally or in the media in years. I have all his books and while he always says one should "see their Doctor" before taking his advise, etc. Itrust him alot more! Cannot wait to see more of him. I like his consistently upbeat, intelligent, and thorough presentations!
marcia wallace
I think Dr. Oz is the most refreshing Medical person I have run into, either personally or in the media in years. I have all his books and while he always says one should "see their Doctor" before taking his advise, etc. I trust him alot more! I Cannot wait to see more of him. I like his consistently upbeat, intelligent, and thorough presentations!
Vivian Brink
I would like to Know when the Dr OZ program is on and what time and what Chanel,
I do want to watch that program as i like Dr OZ
Vivian Brink
I would like to Know when the Dr OZ program is on and what time and what Chanel,
I do want to watch that program as i like Dr OZ
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MsUndaztood
I cant seem to find when the show will be on.
Helen Kistler
Can we see a video of Dr. Oz new tv show on the Internet?
Donna C. Nicholson
I can't seem to find access to the daily shows. Was really interested in the procedures about swine flu - can you help me??
Rosetta Watkins
I was eagerly awaiting Dr. Oz's show. It is great just what we need the straight answers that Dr. Oz gives. Thank you, Rosetta Watkins
bob
mehmet is a star at hype...
steve
oz is a bit of a phony who is trying to cash in on the public interest in yoga etc. I saw his yoga on the show this am--total joke. Hey there's money in it and why not? but a phonier show does not exist. Guy should go be a heart surgeon and not a media darling. or go really learn yoga...and its philosophy...
sue.stoffregen
Dr Oz I have a question for you. Have you ever heard of a women having a bleeding bellybutton 2 days before + during thier periods? I have been going thrw alot of testing for this. I also new you were going to have your own show along time ago. thankQ Sue S
Lorena Tarin
Can you please talk about arthritis and how to have surgery and who should have surgery. I have had arthritis since 2006 and suffer pain and stiffness almost every day. I was hurt on the job in 2006 and retired the same year. I was told to have surgery but am afraid due to the fact that I have been told that the recovery time in lengthy. Can you please show what happens when you have complete replacement surgery or the difference between orthoscopic or replacement. Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
Bill Jackson
September 24th 2009 show
What i need is what is in the drink shown on the show. Thanks
Annette
I have oxilate kidney stones and my Dr. has me taking calcium, water pill, and a supplement called TheraLithXR. On one of your shows, you mentioned eating beets, chocolate and spinach with calcium? Is this right. Thank you for your time. Love your show!
John Watson
Dr.Oz, What was the herb ( you showed it on your show ) that promotes an erection ?
nicole
Dr Oz Je missed one of your first programs relating to the 5 signs to watch for if you suspect cancer. I would love to hear this show. Can you help me with this?
Thank you
Nicole
nicole
Dr Oz I missed one of your first programs relating to the 5 signs to watch for if you suspect cancer. I would love to hear this show. Can you help me with this?
Thank you
Nicole
lynda szymoniak
what are the natural foods to fight heartburn and acid reflux without taking medication. thank you
Julia Vonah
Dr. Oz I have an idea for one of your shows....I have been a fitness trainer for 25 years and I have B.A. from Loras College in phy.Ed. anyway My students and clients love easy ways to eat and workout....I have great ideas.....Julia P.S. I'm also a marthon canoer beating mens teams at the age of 51 years old.
lu gani
My sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer, stage 2. She lives in Bursa,Turkey. Does Dr.Oz know where she can get 'state of the art' treatment and a great doctor in Turkey? We feel helpless here in Florida, not being to help her.
Thanks so much for your help,
Lu Gani
Mindy
Dear Dr. Oz,
Would you please consider having a show cover the topic of sugars, the dangers of it (cancer causing) and just as important what we can do to eliminate it by utilizing substitutes. Substitutes can also be misleading. I know of a lady in Florida that has a website and has Sugar problems. She has studied it for over 20 years due to own health problems. I've asked if she would consider speaking on your show. She is non profit and every time I'm on Google her site comes up and I have found solutions to my problems. Also to cover the importance of NON-PROCESSED foods. The importance of Lifestlye changes.
Just a thought please let me know either way so that I can watch that show.
Thank you,
Mindy Atwal
Jonathan McCrensky
My client, Dr. Guy daSilva is an expert in the field of Antiaging, Functional & Regenerative Medicine..one of a handful of physicians with thtle of Advanced Fellow,Diplomat & Board Certified by American board of Antiaging & Regenerative Medicine. Also certified by Institute of Functional Medicine and is available as an expert consultant guest. Resume available.
Jeanette Belletire
Hi I would like you to comment on the new finding re: Chronic fatique and fibromyagia. Finally we have to say our symptoms are are real. Now we have a possible cause It is a retrovirusThere are millions of us out here and we need another study or two to prove that if by going after the cause we will feel much better. We will have more vitality,and be able to acheive much more everyday.
I take full responsility for myself and self care for the past 15 years of my life I am hoping my doctor as well as others are willing to treat the cause of a life which hurts alot everyday and then
you are so worn out you have no energy to do the things you have and want to d
please help me millions of others to stop the symptoms by getting to the cause
I have had fibromyalgia for fifteen years My husband was understanding Now I want to pay himback by getting my life back I want to work so he can retire and
can enjoy much more together.
Thank -you for your consideration I finally have a scientific beginning of what is wrong with me and many others.
If we hit the causeof chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other related never ending pain and fatigue.It has a name it is called xmvr. I know it is found in alot of people and espcially women.
Thanks NIH and other dedicated researchers.
I have longed to do more and work more I have been able to do in the past
15 years. When tests reproduce the results found this week. We can start to show ourselves, those that love us and need us and the rest of the world how vital and responsible we truly are.
Please call I have many resources that would be willing to help the effort to heal and prevent this disease that takes your energy and distracts you mind with real body pain and addditonally undermines one's self esteem.
Thanks so much
for your time and compassion
Jeanette Belletire
2113 N Leavitt
Chicago IL
773 342-1349
florence
Dr. Oz
I am 43 years with 2 young kids under 10 years old and going back to school fulltime. my problems is I am ALWAYS TIRED and I have to read, coffee make me sleep, red bull do nothing to help me stay up. I am taking vitamin b complex and ginseng tea for energy but still tired. I need help because every time I am in front of my books, I am sleeping, even in the class.
I NEED HELP.
ed patrick
Dr Oz.
Thanks for all your insight and your
knowledge of the human body. Youe the
best, I am so glad that you have a show
and that you really let the world know
how to maintain good health. I would hope
that the president would have chosen you
fopr his health prrogram, and still make
a position for you as the medical Zar,
whom has such knowledge of health.
please maake a segiment on how cratine
acts and how it can be lowered,
thank you. we watch your great show daily
ed and yeako
Rose Johnson Tsosie
I am a Navajo woman, 59 years of age living in Portland, Oregon. I have Diabetes and Glaucoma. I'm trying hard to stay on my diabete diet and take my meds. Also, I want to help my siblings, which I have 14, who live on the Navajo Indian - they eat horribly. Help!
shannon kwantes
Hi there,
I would like some clarification on a recent program that my friend told me about that she saw on the Discovery Health Network. That sugar some how is not bad for our kids? I didn't see it for myself, but I find this hard to believe. From what I know, sugar can create a poor flora enviournment in our gut, this can lead to immunity problems and all sorts of complications. That stable blood sugar creates well-being and that spikes and dips are bad for our bodies. Also, when I speak of sugar, I'm talking about all refined carbohydrates. She said something about the caffine levels in candy causing hyper-activity in children. That does not seem possible unless they're drinking coke, because the actual cocoa content of standard chocolate bars kids eat is very low, or minimal. Please reply to clarify this for me. Thanks for your time,
Shannon Kwantes
Connie Day
I would like info. on Dr. Oz show Oct. 30,2009, about the tiny hearing aid for ringing of ears and profound deafness. Thank you, Connie
Kathy McAlarney
Would also like information on the hearing aid. Went to www.dr.oz.com and can't find anything. Very disappointed!
Sherry Swift
Dr. Oz.
Have you heard of Juice Plus vitamins? They are pills that are just made of dried fruits and vegetables.
I was just wondering is this safe? You can go to the site..www.bgrippojuiceplus.com....to read about the product. Thank you so much in advance for you help.
Lee McQuaide
Last week on tv Dr. Oz had a piece on a hearing aid that fit into the ear cannel.I'm interested in information about this hearing aid.
Thank You,Lee
Beth
I have acid reflux and I take 20 mg a day of omeprazole. Can you suggest natural ways to help improve my reflux?
selenna hylton
I love your show watch it everyday. I am a Mother of two boy's I want you to know that you have inspried me to get out and get in shape. I would love to see you do a show on children born with thrombcypenia my 2 year pld was born with this and you do a show and explain to me what happened? all the doctors told me was my blood and my husband's blood didn't match. When children are born with this do they ever get cured? Is it alway's going to be a fear if he gets cut that he will bleed to death? Will he be normal to play ball and me not have to live with the fear of accident's ? I stay home with him because me and my husband think it is best that I be with him due to the fact he had this when he was born and we don't understand if he will ever recover. Please help us understand what it is and how he was born with it? Love you Dr. Oz.
Richard J. Costa
A show long in coming. The Best show on TV. Best medicial information to people who refuse to a physician. Keep up the flow of info.