1. Subject Overview Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (commonly known as Dr. Now) is a prominent Iranian-American vascular and bariatric surgeon, widely recognized for his role on the TLC reality TV series My 600-lb Life . He authored one primary book aimed at public audiences: "The Scale Does Not Lie, People Do." The book outlines his behavioral approach to weight loss, diet plans, and psychological strategies rather than a traditional medical textbook.