Jennifer S. Davids, MD

Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Davids is the Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Boston Medical Center. She completed her general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Prior to joining Boston Medical Center in 2023, Dr. Davids was an Associate Professor of Surgery at the UMass Chan Medical School and an attending surgeon in the Division of Colorectal Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center. A nationally recognized surgeon and Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Davids’ expertise includes robotic, laparoscopic, complex open surgery, as well as anorectal surgery and colonoscopy. Her research interests are focused on colorectal surgery outcomes including identifying and mitigating disparities due to social determinants of health. She also has a research interest in building gender equity and fostering leadership skills among women in surgery. Dr. Davids is active in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and currently serves on the Executive Council, and is an Editorial Board Member of multiple journals, including Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.

Publications

  • Published 4/9/2025

    Myers S, Davids JS. LASER Focus on Long-Term Outcomes for Diverticular Disease. JAMA Surg. 2025 Apr 09. PMID: 40202732.

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  • Published 3/5/2025

    Davids JS. Expert Commentary on Diagnosis and Management of Common Stomal Complications. Dis Colon Rectum. 2025 Mar 05. PMID: 40044398.

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  • Published 2/15/2025

    Gonzalez APG, Chovwen P, Myers S, Davids JS, Keshinro AO, Hill SS. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in colon and rectal surgery patient populations. Curr Probl Surg. 2025 Apr; 65:101736. PMID: 40128008.

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  • Published 11/21/2024

    Chang JH, Romatoski K, Torres MB, Sholevar CJ, Lindeman B, Gaskill C, Clark CN, Rocha F, Riall TS, Tseng JF, Davids JS, Pawlik TM, Walsh RM. GI Surgery Summit white paper: recruiting and training the next generation of surgeons. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Feb; 29(2):101896. PMID: 39580020.

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  • Published 11/8/2024

    Dzhemiliev A, Antunez AG, Kizub D, Potapova K, Tytarenko O, Ivanykovych T, Prystaia A, Bielichenko S, Huivaniuk I, Davids JS, Melnitchouk N. Bridging medical expertise in crisis: The development and implementation of a novel mobile application for Ukrainian physicians during wartime. J Glob Health. 2024 Nov 08; 14:04245. PMID: 39513275.

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Other Positions

  • Associate Professor, Surgery
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
  • Inpatient Medical Director, Surgery
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

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Education

  • Yale University School of Medicine, MD
  • Harvard College, AB

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