Mehmet C. OZ, M.D., is a professor of surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. He is also director of its Cardiovascular Institute and vice chairman for cardiovascular services of the Department of Surgery. He is director of the cardiac assist device program and co- founder of the integrative medicine program. His work in this area is featured on the program, "Second Opinion with Dr. Oz," which is premiering on the Discovery Channel.

Dr. Oz is author and editor of numerous books and articles. He is a member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (1997) and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (1997) and the American College of Cardiology (1995). He has been listed as one of the "Best Doctors of the Year" by New York magazine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.