Mellar Davis, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1999 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Solid Tumor Oncology
Bioethics
Taussig Cancer Institute
Professional Highlights
- Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
- Editor-in-Chief, Progress in Palliative Care
- Chairman, Palliative Section, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
- Scientific Subcommittee, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Reviewer, journals Cancer, Palliative Medicine, British Journal of Cancer, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Chest, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Journal of Supportive Care in Oncology
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Internship: | Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH |
| Residency: | Riverside Methodist Hospital, Internal Medicine, Columbus, OH |
| Fellowship: | Mayo Clinic, Hematology & Oncology, Rochester, MN |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Otterbein College, Westerville, OH |
Certifications
American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Pain management, cancer pain, palliative medicine, hospice, symptom control, supportive cancer care, cancer related fatigue, cancer anorexia and weight loss, lung cancer, paraproteinemias and amyloidosis.
Awards & Honors
- Compassion in Medicine Award, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 1999
- Letter of recognition from Chest journal, 2000
- Nominee, "Governors Community Service Awards Program," The Chest Foundation, 2001
- Letter of Commendation, The Chest Foundation, 2004
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, 2005
- Biltmore Who's Who Registry of Executives and Professionals
- Best Doctors in America, Cleveland magazine, 2007, 2008
Professional Memberships
- National Board of Advisors, NIH/Pain and Palliative Medicine
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Medical Ethics Committee, Cleveland Clinic
- American College of Chest Physicians
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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