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 6/26/2026

    Gallant B, Hu A, Onyiego A, Beauharnais C, Goldstein A, Davids J, Aulet T, Peponis T, Sturrock P, Maykel J, Alavi K. Early Foley Catheter Removal after Segmental Colectomy With Colovesical Fistula Closure for Patients With Complicated Diverticulitis: A Single-Arm, Prospective Trial. Ann Surg. 2026 Jun 26. PMID: 42440264.

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  • Published 6/15/2026

    Myers S, Davis ES, Ng SC, Sachs T, Davids JS, Kenzik KM. Distance to Care, Regional Context, and Survival in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer. J Surg Oncol. 2026 Sep; 134(3):403-412. PMID: 42296391.

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  • Published 6/12/2026

    Pastier C, Sylla P, Lee SW, Spinelli A, Komen N, Marks J, Martz J, Rhee R, Maykel J, Marcet J, Denost Q, Zaghiyan K, Davids JS, Paluvoi N, Hiller D, McLemore EC, Maggiori L, D'hoore A, Jafari MD, Poylin V, Buzas CJ, Tuech JJ, Lefèvre JH. Safety and effectiveness of the Colovac anastomosis protection device compared with diverting ileostomy after low anterior resection: protocol for an international, multicentre, prospective, non-randomised comparative study (SAFE-3). BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2026 Jun 12; 13(1). PMID: 42285586.

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  • Published 5/22/2026

    Myers S, Kraus E, Davis ES, Murillo A, Ng SC, Sachs T, Davids JS, Kenzik KM. Ostomy and Anastomotic Leak Differences Among Rural and Urban Surgical Colon Cancer Patients. J Surg Res. 2026 Aug; 324:59-66. PMID: 42172922.

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  • Published 5/5/2026

    Myers S, Davids JS. Response Regarding: Nuance in Surgeon Responsibility for Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Surgical Conditions. J Surg Res. 2026 Jul; 323:195-196. PMID: 42091349.

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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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