In Loving Memory of Dr. Baxter D. Montgomery

(1964–2025)

Dr. Baxter D. Montgomery (1964–2025) was a visionary cardiologist who revolutionized the way we approach chronic disease by integrating advanced cardiology with plant-based nutrition. Through his compassionate care, pioneering medical leadership, and commitment to lifestyle-driven healing, Dr. Montgomery empowered thousands to reclaim their health and live fuller lives.

As the founder of Montgomery Heart & Wellness (est. 1997), Dr. Montgomery led with a bold and innovative approach, which helped patients reverse chronic illnesses, not just with procedures and prescriptions, but with nutrition, education, and personal accountability. His work reached not only patients but also physicians, researchers, and thought leaders.

For more than two decades, Dr. Montgomery served as a teacher, clinician, and advocate. He held academic appointments at UTHealth Houston, practiced at Memorial Hermann Hospital, and trained countless students and colleagues. He also served as executive director of the Johnnie and Aubary Montgomery Institute of Medical Education and Research, named after his parents, and sat on the advisory board of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, advancing both equity and innovation in healthcare.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Montgomery was a devoted father to four children and a man of deep faith, having served nearly two decades as a Sunday School teacher at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. He enjoyed cooking, engaging in political debates, watching movies, bike riding, enjoying the outdoors, and going for walks. His joy for life was infectious and unforgettable.

On May 24, 2025, Dr. Montgomery passed away, and though his physical presence is gone, his mission continues through every patient, practitioner, and organization carrying forward the power of lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Montgomery’s work was about more than medicine. It was about the belief that healing is possible. Every time we choose to take control of our health and support care rooted in compassion, we honor his legacy and help it grow.

"Dr. Montgomery was a brilliant physician, inspiring mentor, and a truly compassionate soul. He was incredibly dedicated to helping and uplifting others, and he touched the lives of so many people. We miss him deeply and will always cherish and remember the light he brought into the world."

"I had the honor of meeting Dr. Montgomery when he was still doing his residency. He was very interested in starting his medical practice when he finished and we had numerous conversations about business. I Incorporated his first business before he finished and that began a long relationship me as his CPA and he as my Doctor. His whole goal was to help his patients get well. He believed that nutrition was the way to go because it got to the root of the problem and as a result I joined his wellness program. Later he was looking for a way to spread the word of the Wellness program and the many times miraculous effects it was having to more people and he started his YouTube Channel. This generated thousands of followers and people literally came from around the World for treatment. That was the Impact he had. He impacted people around the world one patient at a time. Dr. Montgomery was not only my Doctor, but my mentor, my business associated, and my friend. He will surely be missed by thousands of people. God Bless his family. "

"Jumpstart for ten (10) days beginning (THE MAP) B/P 210/115 vs (MHW 158/95), for years I believed that being a non-nutritional unequipped Vegetarian for over 45yrs will be all I needed to do to bring h/b back to some normalcy for me; Dr. Montgomery's Jumpstart, using his raw recipes, H/B went down surprisingly for days to 158/95 & I rid of unexpected accidentally 6 lbs. BUT I didn't have the withal to continue, and with my personal life time of extreme high level of stress I had a stroke, and I am again using Dr. Montgomery's Map with more willpower. I will always love respect the pioneer he is and to have all that Allopathic Education, but was willing to use NUTRITION TO BE OUR MEDICINE."

"Hello friends! It has been 21 years since my A-Fib diagnosis and looking back I could say I wish I knew then what I know now, but I won’t play those mental gymnastics. I like to say at least I know going forward I can get another 60+ years of life and truly live worry free, drug free and it’s such a relief! All the money in the world did not get me here, what got me here is being part of a community of people like minded who care about their health and well being that I have found on YouTube which eventually led me here. It’s nice not having to worry about my weight, did I take my meds today(?), I need schedule a doctors appointment around work, and the like. I wish everyone to have the care free worry free life, regarding our health and wellness, that being whole foods plant based offers."

"Dear Dr. Montgomery and Team, There are no words deep enough to fully express the gratitude I feel for the care, compassion, and commitment you extended to my mother during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Watching her battle sarcoidosis was incredibly hard—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But today, I write this note not in sorrow, but in deep and overwhelming gratitude, because she is healed. Thank you for not just treating a diagnosis, but for seeing the whole person—her strength, her fear, her hope. Your expertise gave her a second chance, but your humanity gave us peace during a time of uncertainty. I’m especially thankful for the way you honored her story by sharing it to encourage others. You didn’t just help her heal—you helped inspire hope for those still searching for answers. With every beat of a grateful heart, Tamika M. Castille, Nevaeh Castille, Kereina Castille (daughters and grand angels of Tammy)"

"This is my wife I thank God for Dr. Montgomery and his team of staff. We stayed 3 months and saw a complete miraculous change. My wife is completely healed."

"My name is Beverly Hightower and I am from Chicago. I came to Houston because I was unwell and didn't want to take any more drugs with all the negative side effects. I stepped out on faith because I usually take a long time to make most decisions. There was an opening due to a cancelation, and I immediately said yes and the rest is history. It was the best decision I have every made. I flew down within a few days and immediately embraced the program. I have lost 30 pounds and feel like a new person. My friends say that I look like a picture of health. I am thankful every day for regaining my health, thanks to Dr. Baxter Montgomery."

"We need more doctors like Dr. Baxter Montgomery. Continue to use God’s food to heal your patients."

"It ain't ever over, until it is! Hi Beverly and welcome, i'm coming up on my 1 year anniversary following Dr. Monty's teachings and everything has changed. He gave me the confidence to turn end stage kidney disease brought on by untreated high blood pressure. I was a week away from dying or having an event, I'm sure of this. My guardian angel brought Dr. Monty to me thru YouTube. Couldn't wait to get out of the hospital to start my restart detox. My wife and greatest supporter did it with me ordered what we couldn't find in stores and hit the ground running. 10 days later and 10lbs gone, kidneys rebounded and I'm not as dire as some of my nephros thought I was, my numbers didn't lie. I'm here for everyone to answer any questions you may have. God bless and God is Good! (All the time). Mike!"

"You are God sent for me, I went to the doctor who told me I had failing heart and that I needed surgery, I was afraid so I turned on Youtube, that is where I found you channel, in 2 months I have lost 15lbs, stopped eating meat, stopped cooking with oil, now I eat plant based with more green smoothies, now for the first time in years, my blood pressure is normal and heart beat normal, i go back to the heart specialist in August so I am working hard to ensure I do wont need surgery because my specialist does not believe in diet to heal so I took the steps myself."

"Time to try something other than medicine Dr Baxter Montgomery was definitely a great doctor with a very unique way of healing with Raw plant based diet it truly help me even my doctor in Michigan did want no faith in what I was saying and what I learned from DR MONTGOMERY .but my test results showed them that plant based was better than All the medicine they were trying to get me to take just after 6 months on plants based diet my heart EF went from 32 % to 41 % when I seen my heart doctor I showed him DR MONTGOMERY Book an I look him in his eyes an I said THIS BOOK IS BETTER THAN ALL THE MEDICINE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVING ME FOR 3 YEARS AN MY HEART NEVER GOT BETTER he replied in a low voice that great I could tell he was happy.. but ian feeling much at 69 years every day counts. Thank you so much DR MONTGOMERY for all your information that has helped many people RIP 🙏"

In Loving Memory of Dr. Baxter D. Montgomery

(1964–2025)

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