Trump Will Give TV Doctor Oz Major Health Post

Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has hosted "The Dr. Oz Show"

President Donald Trump will appoint Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon and former host of "The Dr. Oz Show," to a top health advisory post, according to a person familiar with the matter. Oz is expected to be named to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, which advises the president on matters of public health and physical fitness.

Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, is a controversial figure who has been criticized for promoting unproven medical treatments and products on his show. However, he is also a popular figure with a large following, and his appointment is likely to be seen as an effort by Trump to appeal to his base of supporters.

Some experts have expressed concern about Oz's qualifications for the role

Some experts have expressed concern about Oz's qualifications for the role. Dr. David Katz, a preventive medicine specialist at Yale University, told The New York Times that Oz "is not a credible source of health information" and that his appointment "is a disservice to the public."

Dr. Arthur Caplan, a bioethicist at New York University, told The Washington Post that Oz's appointment "is a dangerous precedent" and that it "sends the message that anyone can be an expert on health, regardless of their qualifications."

Oz has defended his qualifications and said he is committed to providing accurate health information

Oz has defended his qualifications, saying that he has a long track record of providing accurate health information to the public. In a statement, he said that he is "honored to have been nominated by President Trump" and that he is "committed to working with the Council to promote health and fitness for all Americans."

It is unclear how Oz's appointment will be received by the public. Some people may be concerned about his qualifications, while others may be pleased to see a celebrity doctor in a high-profile health advisory role.