About Dr. Dave
"People often say that I taught them something new & inspired them to take action to be healthier. I believe that's what I'm here to do: to teach, inspire and to heal."
-Dr. Dave
Brief Bio
Dr. Dave is a sought-after TV personality with command over a broad range of health and wellness topics. He is a frequent contributor on CNN/HLN, NewsNation and to WebMD, and has been a regular guest on national talkshows, such as The Steve Harvey Show and Sister Circle Live. He is also frequently featured in a number of local news and radio outlets.
He was selected by his peers in Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2022.
Dr. Dave is the host of the web series, The Good Doctor TV , and the podcast, The Health Mastery Café with Dr. Dave. He the former Contributing Health Editor for Ebony Magazine and ebony.com and was the principal in two, first-of-its-kind PradaxaTM commercials.
Dr. Dave believes that mass media and social media can play a key role in enhancing the health of people everywhere. His following is growing across the social media landscape, a testament to the timeliness of his fresh message and upbeat personality.
I have been skeptical with information I have heard; just didn’t trust it. But hearing it from Dr. Dave, someone I trust, I am going to [move forward]. Thank you!
David E. Montgomery
MD, PhD
Full Bio
David E. Montgomery is a board-certified cardiologist who focuses on preventing heart and vascular disease at PREventClinic, Inc. in Atlanta, where he is the founder and managing partner. He employs nutritional and lifestyle therapy as well as non-invasive techniques and, as needed, gold-standard medical therapy to help prevent and treat disease. Also, board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Montgomery served as medical intensive care staff at Chicago area hospitals. Prior to starting the PREventClinic, he was attending cardiologist in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
He received his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he continued his medical training, including an internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as clinical and advanced fellowships in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Montgomery’s patient care and clinical work as a resident won him induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He also holds memberships in a number of other organizations, including the American Heart Association, the National Lipid Association and the American College of Cardiology.
He received his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he continued his medical training, including an internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as clinical and advanced fellowships in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Montgomery’s patient care and clinical work as a resident won him induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He also holds memberships in a number of other organizations, including the American Heart Association, the National Lipid Association and the American College of Cardiology.
His commitment to delivering first-rate heart care is matched by his passion for translating medical and health details into relevant and practical keys everyone can use. He believes that mass media will play a critical role in the transformation of the health landscape in America
He received his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he continued his medical training, including an internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as clinical and advanced fellowships in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Montgomery’s patient care and clinical work as a resident won him induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He also holds memberships in a number of other organizations, including the American Heart Association, the National Lipid Association and the American College of Cardiology.
His commitment to delivering first-rate heart care is matched by his passion for translating medical and health details into relevant and practical keys everyone can use. He believes that mass media will play a critical role in the transformation of the health landscape in America
In college, Dr. Dave launched a motivational speaking venture with a longtime friend. The duo, known for their dynamic uplifting message, toured across the U.S. and Toronto, Canada. Dr. Dave now combines his passions to help people heal from the inside out. Dr. Dave has spoken for such organizations as Coca Cola, Deloitte, Delta Airlines, Universal Foundation for Better Living Inc. and large religious organizations, as well as for Teach for America and several other colleges, schools and community groups. He has also conducted seminars and workshops for community outreach programs with a message of self-empowerment and fulfillment through physical, emotional and psychological health.
Research
Dr. Montgomery also holds a PhD in Physiology (the study of how the body works) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine and has published in a range of medical and scientific journals. He has studied obesity and its effects on the cardiovascular system and was a lead investigator on a study of a genetic heart condition, called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a common cause of sudden death in young athletes. Dr. Montgomery has been funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health. He has also received several awards and national recognition for his research, including election into the esteemed Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society.
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