Younan Nowzaradan, the name might sound strange to you, but if Houston doctor ‘My 600-lb Life’ mentions it. Then you must have recognized who we are going to discuss in this post. Yes, the Iranian-American surgeon specializing in vascular and bariatric surgery.

To make it easier, he appeared on the TLC reality show “My 600-lb Life” helping obese people shred their weight through surgery and also suggesting healthy ways for them. The show aired in 2012, since then it has completed 96 episodes and is still ongoing. Want to know more about the surgeon’s wife, net worth and career? Stay tuned.

YOUNAN NOWZARADAN: BIO, FAMILY, EDUCATION

The veteran doctor was born on October 11, 1944 in Tehran, Imperial State of Iran and best known as Dr Now. Although he is from Iran but holds US citizenship. Additionally, he did not reveal any information about his parents or siblings.

Regarding his education, he graduated from Tehran University in 1970 with a medical degree. Subsequently, he joined the Saint Louis University Medical Orientation Program and completed a rotational surgical internship at St. Johns Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, Dr.Now is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery.

YOUNAN NOWZARADAN: CAREER AND LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS

As stated earlier, he is a Board Certified Physician and one of the nation’s respected physicians. Currently, Nowzaradan is associated with Houston Obesity Surgery in Houston, Texas. He also practices in several nearby local hospitals.Besides being a physician, he is also the author of several scholarly publications on obesity and laparoscopy. Dr. Now has published books like ‘Last Chance to Live’ and ‘The Scale Don’t Lie, People Do’.

Nowzaradan has appeared on TLC’s reality show “My 600-lb Life” since the show debuted in 2012. The show has completed its 96 episodes and it’s still ongoing.He’s credited with appearing on other shows like ‘Body Shock’, including its ‘Half Ton Dad’ and ‘Half-Ton Mum’ episodes.

YOUNAN NOWZARADAN: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE

Many of his admirers must be eagerly waiting to find out if he is married or not? If yes, how many children does he have? Well, unfortunately, Nowzaradan has been living one life since 2002. He hasn’t been in the media for his business or his connections. However, he had married Delores McRedmond whose information is not available on social networks. They divorced in 2002 after spending 27 years together.

The couple had welcomed three children.One of his children, his son, Jonathan Nowzaradan, is a director and producer of the show “My 600-lb Life”. Also, he had made headlines in 2012 due to a lawsuit against him. The news goes like this, one of his former patients sued him for malpractice. The patient also claimed that he left tubes inside her during her operation. However, the case was dismissed the following year.

YOUNAN NOWZARADAN: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES

Talking about Dr. Now earnings, he has an estimated net worth of $4 million. His main source of income comes from his hard work and dedication to his profession. He has also raised profitable amounts by appearing as a guest on other shows and not to mention his show, My 600-lb Life.

He has a personal but unverified account on different social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. On Twitter, we can find two accounts under his name with over 2.5k followers. On Instagram, he has a @Dr.Nowzaradan account with 11.6k followers. He has a Facebook account with over 98.1k followers.

YOUNAN NOWZARADAN: BODY MEASUREMENTS

The 75-year-old doctor is fit and healthy despite his age, leading a healthy lifestyle with a daily exercise routine. He stands 5 feet 8 inches or 1.75 meters tall and weighs around 82 kg. Other than that, there is no information about his body stats.