According to his website, Dr. Now has played an integral role in developing new ways to treat morbidly obese patients, essentially changing the research and treatment, as well as the use of laparoscopic surgery for high-risk patients. Considering he's at the forefront of this niche in the medical field, combined with the average salary of a general surgeon in Texas being in the ballpark of $400,000 per year, his annual salary is likely impressive (via Salary.com).
It's unclear if Dr. Now is paid to appear on My 600-Lb Life. However, since the series began, his net worth has steadily increased. Over the past decade, Dr. Now has become one of the biggest names in weight-loss surgery and has appeared in featured roles on multiple TLC shows including, My 600-Lb Life: Where Are they Now?, Half-Ton Teen, and Survival of The Half Ton Teen (via IMDb). He has also written three successful books, including, Scales Don't Lie, People Do, and Last Chance To Live, which share diet plans and tips for maintaining a healthy weight (via Amazon). He has even amassed 372 million Instagram followers.
According to Wealthy Persons, Dr. Now is currently worth 6 million dollars, and considering all the good he's doing for people in dire need of medical intervention, it's well deserved!
