By April MacIntyre Nov 11, 2009, 14:11 GMT
Dr. Oz is confirmed for this Thursday November 12th on "Wake Up With Al."
The Weather Channel and Dunkin’ Donuts have teamed up to give consumers a treat, while they watch "Wake Up with Al," featuring Al Roker and co-host Stephanie Abrams, weekdays at 6 a.m. ET on The Weather Channel. © Janet Mayer / PR Photos
Roker chats with Dr. Oz about how to stay healthy in the winter months, and keep from getting colds, the flu and other ailments of the season.
Cleveland, Ohio native Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD is vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and healthcare policy.
Dr. Oz has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters and medical books and has received several patents. He performs over 300 heart operations annually.
Dr. Oz received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University (1982) and obtained a joint MD and MBA (1986) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School.
He lives in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, with his wife of 20 years, Lisa, and their four children, Daphne, Arabella, Zoe and Oliver.
Dr. Oz is the health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He is chief medical consultant to Discovery Communications and has hosted several shows, including Second Opinion with Dr. Oz and Life Line. In addition to numerous appearances on network morning and evening news programs, he has guest hosted The Charlie Rose Show. He also served as medical director of Denzel Washington's John Q.
“Wake Up With Al” is a series turned out by The Weather Channel (TWC) giving viewers a new way to start the day. Hosted by Al Roker live from New York City and TWC meteorologist Stephanie Abrams live from Atlanta, the new program airs weekdays from 6-7 a.m. ET.
Roker and Abrams will present a fun, fast-paced show with an informative focus on weather while including helpful morning information and interactive segments. They will appear live in the studio and in the field, reporting on the most compelling weather stories of the day.
Here is Dr. Oz educating you on the different types of body fat:
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