It’s my job to help them no matter what."
Although he is now one of television’s most famous doctors, Dr. Nowzaradan has a fascinating origin story.
Here’s how Dr. Nowzaradan has gotten where he is today.
He is reportedly of Assyrian origin, (viaReality Show Casts).
The school is considered one of the top-ranking medical schools in Iran, according toUS News.
He completed his residency in general surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in Tennessee (viaIn Touch Weekly).
He then moved to Texas to complete another surgical residency at the Texas Heart Institute.
Currently, he resides in the Houston area, and practices at First Street Hospital in Bellaire, Texas.
Jonathan and Jennifer are both married and have children, making Dr. Nowzaradan a grandfather.
Career-wise, none of Dr. Nowzaradan’s three offspring followed in their father’s medical footsteps.
The documentary was produced by Megalomedia, Dr. Nowzaradan’s son’s documentary production company.
She was treated by the same hospital team as Kenneth Brumley after being turned away by multiple doctors.
However, Williams' extremely risky gastric bypass operation performed by Dr. Nowzaradan was a success.
TheAustin Chronicledescribed “Half Ton Mom” as “the biggest pop docu-drama story of the moment.”
But it was based on helping people as opposed to entertaining people."
Currently, Jonathan is a director and executive producer of “My 600-lb Life.”
In 2007, a woman named Colleen Shepard filed a medical malpractice lawsuit over the death of her daughter.
The Texas Medical Board did not file disciplinary actions against the surgeon (viaChron).
As of 2021, the case appears to remain active (viaMedMalFirm).
His second work, titled “The Scale Does Not Lie, People Do” was published in 2019.
The book is a powerful attempt to shed light on the global economic impact of obesity.
However, like in his show, Dr. Nowzaradan also makes sure to hold people accountable for their health.
“It’s a double-edged sword,” he toldChron.
“It’s our own responsibility to understand what the problems are and what the solutions are.”
The physician prioritizes his health by regularly exercising and sticking to nutritious, low carbohydrate meals.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that the surgeon indulges in lighthearted activities as a coping strategy.
One heartwarming post on his Instagram account shows that Dr. Nowzaradan enjoysplaying with Legoswith his grandchildren.
He also indulges in his creative side, and has posted about hisguitar skillsand shared hisimpressive drawingson social media.
