James Davis

James Davis, MD, FACS is a Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and serves as the Chief of Trauma at Community Regional Medical Center. He holds the Steven N. Parks Endowed Chair of Surgery at UCSF Fresno and directs the Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Program, which was the first of its kind in California. His career spans multiple leadership roles in trauma systems development, including chairing the Central California Regional Trauma Coordinating Committee and national initiatives through the American College of Surgeons.

• University of California San Diego, BA Biology (1977)
• University of Iowa School of Medicine, MD (1981)
• Residency: Maricopa Medical Center (1986)
• Fellowship: UC San Diego Trauma (1987)

Dr. Davis's research focuses on trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and domestic violence prevention, with over 150 PubMed publications. His work examines injury patterns, resuscitation metrics, and surgical outcomes while challenging conventional trauma paradigms like splenic preservation and vascular injury management. Recent studies analyze endovascular approaches, metabolic markers of shock, and firearm injury prevention strategies.

His 2015-2022 publications highlight advancements in trauma laparotomy, critical care analgesia, and trauma systems optimization. Key collaborations include co-investigators Krista Kaups, John Bilello, and Amy Kwok across institutions like UCSD and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

• UCSF Fresno Faculty Research Award (1996)
• Henry J. Kaiser Teaching Award – Honorable Mention (1994)
• Senior Visiting Surgeon, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (2011)

As Region 9 Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Dr. Davis has standardized trauma care across five counties. He serves on the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Editorial Board and the Western Trauma Association, shaping national guidelines for peripheral vascular injuries and penetrating neck trauma.