; CURRICULUM VITAE
HELEN A DAVIS, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board Certified Ophthalmologist Eye Physician and Surgeon
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mailing Address: 88 Barker Road, Pittsford, NY 14534, 412-***-****, ************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE: UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS AND TEACHING HOSPITALS
2019 Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital District, Albany, NY,
2017-2018 Rochester General Hospital. Rochester, NY,
2016-2017 Medical Associates of Erie, and Lake Erie College of Medicine, Erie, PA.
1987-2016 Davis Eye Group, Private Practice, CEO, Medical & Surgical Director, Pittsburgh, PA
1985-1987 Wyman Park Hospital, Ophthalmology Dept., Acting Chief and Associate Chief of Ophthalmology, Baltimore, MD – John Hopkins Medical Center Affiliate
1985-1987 Davis Eye Group, Private Practice, Baltimore, Maryland
1982-1984 International Medical Center, Miami, Florida
EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIPS AND POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Fellowship, Residency and Internship
2018 & 2019 -Surgical Skills Enhancement and Medical Missions to Siliguri & Nagpur, India
2014-2018-Various Aesthetic Workshops
2012 – Post Graduate: University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business – inaugural graduate class, Streetwise MBA Inaugural Program
1984-1985 Fellowship: Advance Eye Surgery Techniques, Anterior Segment Surgery; Katzen Eye Group, Mercy Hospital, University of Maryland, affiliate, Baltimore, Maryland
1979-1982 Residency: Ophthalmology; Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, Ophthalmology
1978-1979 Internship: Internal Medicine; Faulkner Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, Internal Medicine
1974-1978 Medical Degree: Tufts University School of Medicine; Boston, Massachusetts, Medical Degree
1971-1974 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science; University of Michigan, Arbor, Michigan.
APPOINTMENTS AND BOARD POSITIONS
2012-2016 Vice President, Gateway Medical Society, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
2004-2016 Member of the Executive Committee, Gateway Medical Society Pittsburgh, PA
2000 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western Pennsylvania, Community Physicians Advisory Board
1997-Present Medical, Director Civic Health Institute, non-profit, Pittsburgh, PA.
1994-1996 President, Chi Delta Mu Medical Society, Western Pennsylvania Region, Pittsburgh, PA
1991-Present Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology,
PUBLICATIONS –
1981 Rheumatoid Scleritis, Barr CC, Davis H., Culbertson WW Ophthalmology 1981
HONORS. AWARDS, DELEGATE AND DISTINCTIONS
2019-Mahatme Hospital, Nagpur, India, Phacoemulsification skills enhancement and volunteer missionary eye care
2018- Small Incision Surgery volunteer missionary eyecare, SEE International, Siliguri, India
2018 -Lions Eye Hospital Recognition, Siliguri, India
2011-1993 Delegate for the National Medical Association, multiple years between
2010-YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Women of Excellence Award
2009- 50 Women of Excellence Award, New Pittsburgh Courier Magazine
2008 – Physician of the Year, Gateway Medical Society, Pittsburgh, PA
2006-2016 Jack & Jill Clubs of America, volunteerism and outreach programs
2004 - Humanitarian Award, Church of the Round, Aliquippa, PA
2002 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 75th Anniversary Awardee
2001-Advanced Pilot, United States Power Squadron
2000 - Order of Eastern Star Excellence Award 2000 - Pillar of the Community Award, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 - Pittsburgh City Council Proclamation Award, Pittsburgh, PA
1997 - Alleghenians ((Women of Allegheny Club)), “Top Professional” Award, Pittsburgh, PA
1996 - Business and Professional Women’s Award, Pittsburgh, PA
1996-Humanitarian Mission: International Honoree; Akanva Lebantu Honoree, Capetown, S. Africa
1995 - Women of Westmoreland County Honoree, Youngwood, PA 1995 - Women of Westmoreland County Honoree, Youngwood, PA
1993-2003 Westmoreland County Community College Foundation Board Member and Community Liaison
1993-2011 Delegate to the National Medical Association
1989-Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
1987-Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
1985-Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology
1979-Diplomat: National Board of Medical Examiners
MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (past and present)-Helen Davis, MD, FACS -3-
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
New York Ophthalmology Society
National Medical Association
Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
Gateway Medical Society
Jack & Jill Clubs of America
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL MISSIONS
2010-Guadalajara, Mexico
1996-Capetown, South Africa
SPECIAL PROJECTS
2015 Jack and Jill Club of Pittsburgh Leadership Forum lead organizer
2014, 2013 Gateway Medical Society Provider Symposium in conjunction with the Allegheny County Medical society
1993-2016 Gateway Medical Society Community Health Symposiums & Scholarship Galas Committee
VOLUNTEERISM
2018-2019: Various Rochester, NY area charities and non-profits
2018: Volunteer Faculty, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
1990-Present: Volunteer Faculty at various technical, ancillary staffing schools as well as Physician Assistant Programs
1990-Present Volunteer faculty, University of Pittsburgh Medical School
1996-Present: Project Total Eye Care and Eye Care for the Homeless
1996-Present: Lions Club Eyeglass collections and donation
1987-Present: Participated regularly in various community outreach glaucoma screenings and health fairs and Westmoreland and Fayette County area schools Senior Outreach activities
1985- Present: Eye Care America, American Academy of Ophthalmology free eye exam program
SPECIAL INTEREST
Family; visiting International and domestic historical sites; sailing and yachting; arts & crafts shows, local fairs and antique shows; cultural events; listening to music, various genres from Classical to R&B; live theater, concerts, movies and photography; National Parks, four season activities, amateur golf and adventure travel.