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 5/5/2026

    Myers S, Davids JS. Response Regarding: Nuance in Surgeon Responsibility for Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Surgical Conditions. J Surg Res. 2026 May 05. PMID: 42091349.

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  • Published 4/1/2026

    Murillo A, Zhou WN, Schroter SM, Sawhney VS, Ng SC, Kenzik K, Davids JS, Shepherd F, Rivard SJ, Sachs TE. Surgeon Knowledge and Perspectives on Hospital at Home for the Surgical Patient. J Surg Res. 2026 May; 321:415-422. PMID: 41926799.

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  • Published 2/10/2026

    Myers S, Halimeh B, Theodore S, Beresneva O, Sawhney V, Rivard S, Sanchez SE, Davids JS. Acute Care and Colorectal Surgeon Views on Management of Patients With Acute Surgical Conditions. J Surg Res. 2026 Jun; 322:496-505. PMID: 41667359.

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  • Published 1/15/2026

    Myers S, Davis ES, Murillo A, Ng SC, Sachs T, Davids JS, Kenzik KM. Surgical Approach as a Mediator of Rural-Urban Disparity after Colon Cancer Resection. J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Feb 01; 242(2):432-443. PMID: 40928080.

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  • Published 12/1/2025

    Myers S, Davis ES, Franks JA, Davids JS, Kenzik KM. Beyond composite measures of regional vulnerability: Rural-urban colorectal cancer mortality disparities mediated by area-level characteristics. Cancer. 2025 Dec 01; 131(23):e70098. PMID: 41277298.

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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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