Dr. Kimberly Davis

Biography

Kimberly Davis is a Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care. She serves as the Chief of the Division of General Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she is also the Trauma Medical Director and Surgical Director for Quality Performance Improvement. Dr. Davis has an extensive academic and clinical background, earning her MD from Albany Medical College and completing her residency at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital. She further honed her expertise through a fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Tennessee. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, she is deeply involved in research focused on performance improvement and healthcare disparities. Dr. Davis is actively engaged in professional organizations, serving as President-Elect of the American Association for Surgery and Trauma and has held leadership positions in the American College of Surgeons. Her dedication to improving surgical care is evident through her contributions to the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Davis is passionate about education and has mentored many residents and students in the field.

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