Cardiologist Dr. Mehmet Oz began a successful mainstream television career on the The Oprah Winfrey Show segment, Ask Dr Oz. Dr. Oz is a heart surgeon, author and previous host of the Second Opinion medical show on the Discovery Health channel.

Dr Oz joined Harpo productions with his own series, Ask Dr Oz that premiered in the fall of 2009. Dr. Oz spent his final day on The Oprah Winfrey Show on May 12, 2009, watching the highlights of his five years as the show's medical expert. Before leaving, he told Winfrey, "I have enjoyed every moment of everything we have done together. I've become a better doctor, a better father and, I think, a better human being because I've been able to work with you on these, and I promise you, I will make you proud."E! Online: Oprah Bids Farewell to Dr. Oz

Ask Dr Oz is an hour-long multi-topic, multi-segment health and wellness talk show that focuses on topical, newsworthy information and inspirational stories in 193 markets. The daily syndicated show is taped at New York City's Rockefeller Center. Free tickets are available by calling the Audience Ticket Request Line at 212-664-3056, and selecting Option 4 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET, from Monday through Friday.http://www.doctoroz.com/press/free-tickets-available-tapings-%E2%80%9C-dr-oz-show%E2%80%9D-new-york%E2%80%99s-rockefeller-center

• Born: June 11, 1960
• Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
• Columbia University Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery
• New York Presbyterian Hospital Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program Director
• Co-Authored: YOU: The Smart Patient, YOU: Staying Young, YOU: On a Diet, YOU: The Owner's Manual, YOU: Being Beautiful
• Host of Oprah & Friends on XM Satellite Radio
• Television appearances: Discovery Health Network, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Accent Health
• Selected as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2008