Cooking show star and interventional cardiologist Dr. Michael Fenster finds new home at University of Montana

The University of Montana is welcoming a new professor this year who combines the stethoscope with the spatula.

The College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences welcomes Doctor Michael Fenster who you may recognize from his own cable TV cooking show, "Whats Cookin’ with Doc." http://www.whatscookingwithdoc.com/about/

"The intelligence of the people, the culture here, particularly, I’ve found, you know the food culture, people care about the food here, and that’s my passion, so you know it was like coming home," he said.

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The art of teaching – University of Montana’s Dr. Mike combines good food with latest health research

"As a cardiologist, I deal with the consequences of our food system every day. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women," he says. "But on the other side, you know, I’m just a simple chef. I love food."

He’s about to publish his third book, Ancient Eats, which will detail how to return to a diet that’s more in harmony with human physiology. He’s also launching a new national radio show and contributes monthly columns to publications including Psychology Today.

"You know, if I’m helping somebody by stopping a heart attack by putting a stent in or getting the latest very important pharmaceuticals, that’s one hat that I wear," he says. "And if I’m giving a demo and I’m cooking a delicious meal, that’s just another hat. But it’s all part of what we all share as human beings."

By Kate Whittle

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