Hi, I’m Dr. John Davis
My goal is to guide my patients through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with compassion and honesty. Open arms and open communication are a hallmark of my care profile, and I believe that having a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach provides the best options for individualized patient care.
I was born in Chicago, Illinois and I completed my undergraduate training at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I attended the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by General Surgery Residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Davis Completed his prestigious Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
I am a fellowship-trained breast surgeon specializing in benign and malignant diseases of the breast. I currently practice at the Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ.
Areas of Specialty
I treat women, men, and adolescents for:
Benign and Malignant Breast Disease
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis
In-Office Ultrasound
Lumpectomy
Excisional Biopsy
Duct Excision
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Genetic Counseling and Testing
Minimally-Invasive Brachytherapy Radiation
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Hidden Scar Central Venous Catheter Placement
Lympho-Venous Bypass (prophylactic surgery to prevent lymphedema)
Placement of Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Catheters (Brachytherapy)
More About Dr. Davis
I am an editor for various journals with over 50 publications including oral and poster presentations. I am the leading author of several manuscripts focusing on advanced-stage breast cancer, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, and the management of adolescent breast masses. I strive to raise the bar in the advancement of breast cancer management and technology.
In addition, I am the Director of the Breast Surgery Division of the Dignity Health Surgical Residency Program. I have a pivotal role in the community as the Medical Director for the Breast Cancer Screening program for the entire State of Arizona. As the Lead Breast Surgeon for the Multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Board, I have a special interest in the management of complex breast cases. I am involved in enrolling patients in national research studies and clinical trials.
My love of outdoor activities and warm weather is what drew me to the Southwest where I currently reside and practice.
Telehealth Services
Sometimes there are obstacles to meeting your doctor in-person, but help is still available. We can meet you over a HIPAA-compliant connection to discuss your case, answer questions, and provide next steps in your breast health care.
Dr. Davis and Physician Assistant, Nicole Safer