Dr. Nowzaradan wiki/bio, age, net worth, career, wife, divorce, kids, facts.

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, is an Iranian American doctor, TV personality, and author who has dedicated his life to helping individuals struggling with weight loss. He is best known for his no-nonsense, tough-love approach on the TLC reality show “My 600-Lb. Life,” a series that follows patients who weigh more than 600 pounds and seek help to lose weight and improve their health. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the author of several scholarly publications and books on obesity and laparoscopy.

However, behind his successful career lies a failed personal life. He was married to Delores McRedmond for 27 years; they divorced in 2002. The couple had three children together. His son, Jonathan Nowzaradan, works as a director and producer for My 600-lb Life. Dr. Now has faced several lawsuits from former patients who claimed he was negligent or caused complications during surgery. He has also been accused of fraud by his ex-wife, who alleged he hid assets during their divorce. Despite these challenges, Dr. Now continues to inspire and motivate millions of people with his expertise and compassion. He is a pioneer in the field of bariatric surgery and a role model for many who struggle with obesity.

How old is Dr. Nowzaradan?

Birthname Younan Nowzaradan, Nowaradan was born to Iranian parents on October 11, 1944. Descending from Western Asia, Nowzaradan is the first generation of his family to settle in the United States. Nowzaradan is 78 years old and set to celebrate his 79 on October 10, 2022. Nowzaradan is Iranian American by nationality.

Where was Dr. Nowzaradan raised, his education?

Nowzaradan was born in Tehran, Iran. He was raised alongside his younger brother in Tehran. He began schooling in his hometown and graduated from a local high school. A bright student in the class, Nowzaradan aspired to become a doctor. He joined the University of Tehran and completed his M.B.B.S. in 1970 and then to pursue further education he moved to the United States.

Career

Nowzaradan took Medical Orientation Program at St. Louis University, Missouri in 1971. He had a Rotating Surgical Internship at St. Johns Hospital (Detroit, Michigan). He completed 4-year Surgical Residency at St. Thomas Hospital (Nashville, Tennessee) in 1975. Impressed by his careful hands, renowned cardiac surgeon Denton Cooley offered a Cardiovascular scholarship at the Texas Heart Institute in 1976. Dr. Now worked for different surgical practices before starting primary care and surgical clinic BCC  in 1986. He began the practice with only three staff physicians at the time.

Impressive resume

Dr. Nowzaradan started as a heart surgeon and went on to change the field to general surgery. The good doctor has over 28 years of surgical experience after residency, over 30 years in Bariatrics,18 yr in Laparoscopic, and over 10 yrs in Laparoscopic Bariatrics. He is the first doctor in Houston to propose, research, and adopt the benefits of the laparoscopic technique for bariatric surgery on extremely morbidly obese patients. The practice he now adapts to achieve weight loss in morbidly obese patients.

My 600 lb life

Nowzaradan is the poster guy for the documentary show My 600 lb Life. He made his debut during season 1 episode 1 on Feb 1st, 2012. The reality tv show follows the weight loss journey of morbidly obese people. Helping them lose weight at his practice in Houston, Texas, Dr. Now is known for his tough love approach and the strict 1200-calorie diet plan that he prescribes to his patients before approving them for weight-loss surgery. He performs various types of bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, lap band, and duodenal switch. He also provides post-operative care and guidance to his patients, who often face physical and emotional challenges during their weight-loss journey.

Dr. Nowzaradan’s My 600-lb Life career has made him a popular TV personality and a respected surgeon who specializes in challenging cases that other doctors may refuse to take on. He has helped many patients lose hundreds of pounds and transform their lives. Some of his most notable success stories include Melissa Morris, Amber Rachdi, Christina Phillips, and James Jones. He has also faced some difficulties and controversies with some of his patients, such as lawsuits, complications, deaths, and non-compliance. Despite these challenges, Dr. Nowzaradan continues to inspire and motivate millions of viewers with his expertise and compassion.

Television career timeline:

“My 600-lb life” made Nowzaradan a household name in the reality television world but this was not the beginning of his television journey. Nowzaradan made his debut back in 2008 appearing in three television documentaries, “Shrinking the World’s Heaviest Man”, “Half Ton Dad,” and “Body Shock.”  The following year in 2009, Nowzaradan was part of Half Ton Teen & Survival of the Half Ton Teen.

Television show	Genre	Years Active	Role	Credits
My 600-lb life	Reality Series	2012-2022	Self/ Doctor	147 episodes
My 600-lb life: Where are they now?	Reality Series	2017-2021	Self/ Doctor	23 episodes
Half Ton Teen	Documentary Series	2009	Self/Doctor	1 episode
Survival of the Half-Ton Teen.	Documentary Series	2009	Self/Doctor	2 episodes
Shrinking the World’s Heaviest Man	Documentary	2008	Self/Doctor	1 episode
Half Ton Dad	Documentary	2008	Self/ Doctor	1 episode
Body Shock	Documentary	2008	Self/Doctor	1 episode

Authorship:

Dr. Nowzaradan is the author of two books and several scholarly publications on obesity and weight loss. His books are:

• The Scale Does Not Lie, People Do: Reversing obesity now (2019). This book provides valuable information and tools to help individuals with obesity make the appropriate changes that are necessary to improve their health, maintain a proper weight and live a better, healthy and enjoyable life. It also aims to inspire and influence readers to develop a positive attitude and never give up on reaching their goals in life.
• Last Chance to Live (2015). This book is based on Dr. Nowzaradan’s experiences with over 40 years of treating patients with morbid obesity. It covers topics such as the causes and consequences of obesity, the myths and misconceptions about weight loss, the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery, and the post-operative care and lifestyle changes that are required for long-term success.

Net Worth

Dr. Nowzaradan’s source of income is mainly from his profession as a surgeon who specializes in gastric bypass surgery and other weight-loss procedures. He has been practicing for over 40 years and has helped many patients with obesity and related health issues. He also earns money from his appearances on the TLC reality show My 600-lb Life, where he guides and treats morbidly obese people who seek his help. Additionally, he has written two books on obesity and weight loss, which are another source of income for him. As of 2023, Dr. Nowzaradan has an estimated net worth of $8 Million.

Controversies and lawsuits:

Dr. Nowzaradan has faced several controversies and lawsuits throughout his career as a surgeon and a TV personality. Some of them are:

• In 2007, he was sued by Colleen Shepherd, the mother of Tina Shepherd, who died one year after undergoing gastric bypass surgery by Dr. Nowzaradan. Colleen claimed that Dr. Nowzaradan and the hospital did not warn Tina about the risks of the surgery and did not provide adequate post-operative care. The lawsuit was later dropped.
• In 2012, he was sued by Michelle Park, a patient who claimed that he left a seven-inch piece of tubing inside her abdomen during a gastric band surgery in 2009. She said that she suffered from pain and infection for two years before discovering the foreign object. The lawsuit was also dismissed.
• In 2020, he was sued by several former patients of My 600-lb Life, who alleged that he and the production company Megalomedia exploited them and did not pay their medical bills. They also claimed that they were subjected to unsafe filming conditions and emotional distress. The lawsuits are still ongoing.

Personal Life

Dr. Nowzaradan wife, Delores Nowzaradan

Undoubtedly Nowzaradan has achieved success in his professional career however his personal life is far from replicating a similar story. He  & Delores Nowzaradan took marriage vows in 1975. Delores worked as a secretary before the marriage. After marriage, she was a typical housewife looking after her family and children. She took care of Younan’s mother, who lived with them for 21 years during the time of marriage.

Dr. Nowzaradan and his wife Delores had three children Jonathan, Jennifer, and Jessica. The eldest of three Johnathan was born on February 6, 1978. The middle child Jennifer Nowzaradan was born on February 21, 1980, and the youngest Jessica was born on May 1, 1983.

What caused the divorce?

While on paper their conjugal life lasted 29 years, in truth the marriage was already in ruins during its final years. Delores filed for divorce in 2002. After two long years of the court battle, the divorce was finalized in 2004. According to divorce papers, Delores claimed Nowzaradan of cruel treatment and unsupportive towards her. It became the reason for their break up. When the divorce was finalized, the claims were approved and Nowzaradan was found guilty of lack of support and cruelty.

Delores was given 70% of his assets which was attributed to Dr. Now unlawful action of trying to hide assets, claiming to be retired, and obstructing the discovery of evidence.

Life After Divorce

Delores now goes by the name Delores McRedmond. According to her LinkedIn page, she continues to live in Huston, Texas, and worked as an eacher/tutor at Oakridge Elementary School. As for the relationship status, Delores is currently single and enjoys her time with her children and grandchildren. Also, Dr. Nowzaradan has not married afterward. Also, there were rumors of Dr. Nowzaradan having a girlfriend however the man has never gone on to record to accept or deny the claim.

Who are the children? What are they doing now?

Jonathan Nowzaradan is the eldest of three and the only son of the pair. He was born on 6th February 1978 in Texas . Jonathan is the founder, president, and CEO of Megalomedia a video production company in Texas. Jonathan served as director and executive producer of several episodes of “My 600-lb Life.” Jonathan is a married man, and his wife is Amber Nowzaradan. The pair has a teenage daughter Danielle Nowzaradan.

After Jonathan, two girls came into the family. The second child Jennifer Nowzaradan was born on 21st February 1980. She took Art as a major in college and graduated from St. Edward’s University. She currently is an Art Instructor at a South Austin high school. She is married to a husband and gave birth to a son with him.

The third and youngest girl Jessica Nowzaradan was born on May 1st, 1983. Like her elder sister, she is interested in art, especially photography.

Body Traits- How tall is Dr. Nowzaradan?

Nowzaradan looks young considering he is 78 years old. Most biography website identifies his height as 5 feet 9 inches ( 1.75 m) which is the average American height for men. In truth he has a short stature, standing at 5 feet 4 inches or 162 cm tall. He has black hair, which he keeps neatly combed back, and brown eyes. He wears glasses for reading and surgery.

Dr. Nowzaradan’s dressing style is simple and professional. He usually wears a white coat over a shirt and tie, with dark pants and shoes. He also wears a surgical cap and mask when he operates on his patients. Sometimes, he wears casual clothes, such as polo shirts and jeans, when he visits his patients at their homes or meets them outside the hospital. He also wears a watch and a wedding ring on his left hand.

Dr. Nowzaradan Wiki/Bio Facts

Birth Name	Younan Nowzaradan
Other names	Dr. Nowzaradan
Nickname	Dr. Now
Birthdate	October 11, 1944
Age	78 years old
Birth Place	Tehran, Iran
Resident	Huston, Texas
Nationality	Iranian American
Ethnicity	Iranian
Zodiac	Libra
High School	Local High School in Tehran
College	University of Tehran (g. 1970)
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Relationship Status	Single
Marital Status	Divorced
Ex-wife	Delores McRedmond
Son	Jonathan Nowzaradan
Daughters	Jessica Nowzaradan, and Jennifer Nowzaradan
Sibling	Younger Brother
Height	5 feet 4 inches (162 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Profession	MD, Surgeon, Reality Television Actor
Net Worth	$8 Million (reported)
Dr. Nowzaradan Social Media Handle	Facebook, Twitter