The Oz family found themselves in the spotlight when 11-year-old Philomena, granddaughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz and Lisa Oz, fainted during President Trump’s speech at a White House swearing-in ceremony. Video captured Dr. Oz and daughter Daphne Oz rushing to aid the child, who recovered quickly but left the event abruptly.
Lisa Oz, married to the celebrity doctor since, met him through their surgeon fathers and later pivoted from acting to co-managing his media career—including conceptualizing The Dr. Oz Show after his Oprah appearances. Their daughter Daphne, a health-focused TV personality and author, shares four children with husband John Jovanovic, including Philomena.
The incident occurred moments after Dr. Oz was sworn in as administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a role confirmed by the Senate earlier this month. While the family hasn’t disclosed details about Philomena’s condition, Daphne previously noted the advantage of having “a doctor on call all the time,” referencing her father’s medical expertise.
