Gary Davis

Gary Davis, MD, serves as Medical Director of the Drexel Student Health Center and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Board certified in family medicine, he champions compassionate, patient-centered care and servant leadership across academic and clinical settings.

Dr. Davis earned his MD from Dartmouth Medical School (1996) and BA in Biology from Dartmouth College (1992), completing postgraduate training through a Family Practice internship at Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA (1996-1997) and residency at Abington Memorial Hospital, PA (1999-2001).

His professional focus spans family medicine, community health systems, and preventive care leadership. With extensive experience directing Federally Qualified Health Centers—including roles as Chief Medical Officer at Community Health and Dental/Spectrum Health Services and President/CEO of ChesPenn Health Services—he emphasizes accessible healthcare infrastructure and interdisciplinary team management. Prior clinical appointments include Paoli Family Medicine, Philadelphia Health Department, and Naval Air Station Oceana.

Notable recognitions include:

• Faculty Scholar Award, UPenn School of Medicine (2007)
• Naval and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2004)
• Naval and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2002)
• Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer Designation (1997)

While student advising specifics are unmentioned, his dual academic-clinical trajectory—from assistant professor at UPenn to Drexel leadership—demonstrates commitment to medical education. As Student Health Center director, he oversees comprehensive care delivery for Drexel's student population at 3401 Market Street, Philadelphia.