Loretta Davis

Loretta Davis is a Professor and Department Chair at the Medical College of Georgia, specializing in Dermatology and Medicine. She serves as the Sanders & Dana Callaway Endowed Chair in Dermatology, directs the Dermatology Residency Program, and acts as Medical Director of the dermatology practice site. Her roles span clinical leadership, education, and advanced dermatological research.

• Education: MD from Ohio State University (1982), BA in Chemistry from Miami University (1979)
• Certifications: American Board of Dermatology (1988), American Board of Internal Medicine (1985), National Board of Medical Examiners (1983)

Her research focuses on complex dermatological conditions, including autoimmune skin diseases, cutaneous manifestations of systemic illnesses, and pediatric dermatology. Recent scholarship explores vaccine-induced skin reactions and rare genetic syndromes.

Recent publications (2022-2023) highlight clinical case studies in inflammatory skin disorders, vaccine-related dermatopathology, and pharmacological trends in geriatric dermatology. Keywords span Autoimmune Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Medical Dermatology.

• Patient Care Hero Award (2019)
• Exemplary Teaching Award (2018, 2016)
• Exceptional Women in Medicine (2017)

She engages in professional service as a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (since 1988) and the Lupus Foundation of America (since 2015). Her teaching includes advanced courses in medical dermatology and cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.