Dr. Nowzaradan – Wiki, Wife, Age, Net Worth

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Born
Younan Nowzaradan
October 11, 1944 (age 73)

Spouse
Delores Nowzaradan (m. 1975–2002)

Occupation
General and vascular surgeon

Younan Nowzaradan (born October 11, 1944) is a surgeon who appears on the reality series, My 600-lb Life.  He’s based in Houston and specializes in gastric bypass surgery.  Many call him by his nickname, “Dr. Now.” He is from Iran and graduated from the University of Tehran in 1970.  “UT” is one of Iran’s most prestigious universities, explaining why Dr. Now is so smart.

Jonathan Nowzaradan

Jonathan Nowzaradan is Dr. Nowzaradan’s son and the producer of My 600-lb Life.  He also produced Shipping Wars and Half Ton Teen.  Jonathan hopes the series inspires people to lose weight.  His father is one of the only doctors in the world who doesn’t turn away high-risk patients.  Hopefully the series will motivate more doctors to work with high-risk patients.
 
Jonathan Nowzaradan
 

Dr. Nowzaradan Diet Plan

Dr. Now is often seen trying to convince his patients on My 600-lb Life to lose weight.  He informs them that they will die if they don’t change their eating habits.  Dr. Now also tells his patients to change their eat healthier after surgery.  Their diets must be modified because the surgery impacts how much food makes them feel full.

Dr. Nowzaradan Wiki Wife Age Net Worth
Dr. Nowzaradan Wiki Wife Age Net Worth

 

Grains
 
  • Men
    • 6-7 one-ounce servings per day
    • Whole grains are a vital source of fiber
  • Women
    • 5-6 one-ounce servings per day
    • Read to label to ensure the product is made of whole grains
Dairy
  • Men
    • Should consume 3 cups of dairy products per day
    • Low fat/no fat dairy products are the best
  • Women
    • Should consume 3 cups of dairy products per day
    • Alternative calcium sources include tofu, sardines, etc.
 
Protein
  • Men
    • Need 6-8 ounces of meat or other sources of protein each day
    • Sources include poultry, fish, seafood, etc.
  • Women
    • Need 4-6 ounces of meat or other sources of protein each day
    • Sources include dry nuts, seeds, dry beans, etc.
 
Fats and Oils
  • Men
    • Healthy fats should be consumed each day
    • Sources include fish, seeds, nuts, etc.
  • Women
    • Healthy fats should be consumed each day
    • Sources include flax, nuts, vegetables, etc.
 
Fruits and Vegetables
  • Men
    • Need 5-9 servings per day
    • Sources include sweet potatoes, oranges, bananas, etc.
  • Women
    • Need 5-9 servings per day
    • Sources include potatoes, carrots, apples, etc.
 
Sugar
  • Men
    • Sugar adds calories
    • Men shouldn’t consume sugar on a daily basis
  • Women
    • Sugar adds very little nutrition
    • Shouldn’t be consumed on a daily basis
 
Fiber
  • Men
    • Need 25-35 grams of fiber
    • Vital to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
  • Women
    • Need 20-25 grams of fiber
    • Whole grains and vegetables are sources of fiber
Salt
  • Men
    • Less than 2300 mg per day of sodium
    • One dash of salt has 155 mg of sodium
  • Women
    • Less than 2300 mg per day of sodium
    • Prepared foods and canned vegetables are sources of salt

 

Dr. Nowzaradan My 600 lb Life
Dr. Nowzaradan My 600 lb Life

 

Dr. Nowzaradan Net Worth

Dr. Now is currently worth $4 million.  He has over 30 years of experience.  He’s highly sought after because he accepts many patients that other doctors refuse.  He’s not only a skilled surgeon, he’s a powerful motivator.  He tells patients the truth, inspiring many to change their eating habits.  Dr. Now isn’t afraid to call out the family members of his patients.  He tells them that they are enabling their loved one by buying them the food.
 

Dr. Nowzaradan Wife

In 1975, Dr. Now married his wife, Delores.  The couple had three children together.  Dr. Now is a very hard worker and we’re guessing that is one of the reasons he ended up getting a divorce in 2002.  Prior to their marriage, Delores did secretarial work.  Once they got married, Delores stopped working.  She stayed home and raised their children.  Delores also cared for Younan’s mother for over 20 years.

Dr. Nowzaradan Malpractive

Rumors about Dr. Nowzaradan being fired are false but he was sued for malpractice.  In 2012, the doctor and his anesthesiologist were sued for malpractice by a woman who claims that he left a piece of tubing inside of her after gastric sleeve surgery.

Michelle Park, the plaintiff, claims that the tube was left in her body for nearly two years.  It punctured her colon and she had to have surgery to get it removed.  In 2013, Park dismissed the suit against Dr. Now.  The doctor explains that the lawsuit was dismissed because he wasn’t the person who left the tube inside Michelle.