Doctor

We see doctors on screen all the time, whether it is a television show, movie, or documentary. Many fictional doctors have become a major part of popular culture, even though every line coming from their mouth has been scripted, along with every situation they are put in. An interesting trend has started in the past few years where real doctors are also reaching this celebrity status as well. They make television appearances regularly and have embraced their fame to educate the general public about their health. Here are a few doctors that have made the leap from the hospital to the public eye.

1. Doctor Oz – After making frequent appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show for a number of years, viewers liked Doctor Mehmet Oz so much that he was recently given his own talk show. Doctor Oz uses his show to raise awareness about several health issues, since he himself is a cardiothoracic surgeon, but also brings other doctors of different specialties to deal with other issues. He has also been featured on television programs such as Larry King Live, and has had a show of his own previously on the Discovery Health channel. Doctor Mehmet Oz is of Turkish descent, and has both Turkish and American citizenship.

2. Doctor Phil – Another Oprah Winfrey Show alum, Phil McGraw has a PhD in clinical psychology. Doctor Phil appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to help audience members and viewers with any problems they had and gained a large following. Soon, Doctor Phil was also given his own talk show where he offers his advice to guests and the audience. Throughout his career, he has sold weight loss products, been a part of several spin-off shows, and his fair share of controversies. Many fellow doctors and medical therapists have been critical of Mcgraw’s approach to therapy, and the main criticisms have been that it is simplistic and ineffective. He believes that he is not like other doctors and that he has a very unique style.

3. Doctor Drew – David Drew Pinsky has been on a number of television and radio shows throughout his career. He is a board certified internist and a specialist in the field of addiction medicine. Doctor Drew has hosted shows such as Loveline, Celebrity Rehab, and Sex…With Mom and Dad. He began his career while still in medical school answering questions about medicine on the radio. Doctor Drew has been helping teenagers and adults alike by honestly answering questions about sex in radio and television shows like Loveline, and also general health questions in Strictly Dr. Drew. Unlike with the other two doctors on this list, Doctor Drew has not elicited condemnation or criticism from other doctors.

All of the medical professionals listed here have had some positive effects on society, whether other people in the medical field feel the same way or not. It is always a good thing when awareness of health issues is increased.