Mehmet Ozwas actually a cardiologist (viaBiography).
In the mid-90s, Oz’s wife Lisa opened his eyes to another career possibility.
Especially when he had none other thanOprah Winfreyappear as a guest star on the show.

Ozand Oprah Winfrey quickly ensued, and the former cardiologist learned a lot from the queen of television.
“That’s Oprah’s real talent - she knows how to teach,” he continued.
