Trump Will Give TV Doctor Oz Key Health Role in His Administration

The appointment of Dr. Mehmet Oz to the position of Surgeon General has been met with mixed reactions

President Trump has announced that he will nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon and television personality, to be the next Surgeon General of the United States. The appointment has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Oz's medical expertise and public health advocacy, while others have expressed concerns about his promotion of unproven medical treatments.

Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed over 4,000 heart surgeries. He is also a professor of surgery at Columbia University and the director of the Integrative Medicine Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Oz is best known to the public for his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and his own syndicated television show, The Dr. Oz Show.

As Surgeon General, Oz would be responsible for leading the U.S. Public Health Service and advising the President and other government officials on public health issues. He would also be responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing disease.

Supporters of Oz's appointment say that he is a highly qualified medical professional with a passion for public health

They point to his work on heart disease prevention and his advocacy for healthy eating and exercise. They also say that Oz's television show has helped to educate millions of Americans about health issues.

Critics of Oz's appointment say that he is not a credible source of medical information

They point to his history of promoting unproven medical treatments, such as homeopathy and energy healing. They also say that Oz's television show is more focused on sensationalism than on providing accurate medical information.

It remains to be seen whether Oz will be confirmed as Surgeon General. The Senate must first hold a hearing on his nomination and vote on whether to confirm him. If confirmed, Oz would be the first physician to serve as Surgeon General since Dr. C. Everett Koop in the 1980s.