Jennifer Knight Davis, MD
Physician, Professor
Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Make an appointment
614-293-2101
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Hernia
- Abdominal Injuries
- Cholecystitis
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Appendicitis
- Rib Fracture
Locations
- Trauma Surgery
Academic information
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As an acute care surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I care for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. I chose this field because I am passionate about helping people recover from trauma or emergency surgery, and my patients can expect evidence-based medicine tailored to their specific needs.
I serve as the director of Emergency General Surgery and as associate medical director of the operating room at University Hospital. My practice involves performing emergency and elective general surgeries, with an emphasis on abdominal procedures. I also provide surgical critical care, including for patients who have sustained multiple traumas.
My role includes helping to educate the next generation of physicians. I am a clinical professor of Surgery and serve as program director of the Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Program in the Ohio State University College of Medicine. I enjoy teaching and was honored with an Excellence in Teaching Award from the Department of Emergency Medicine in the College of Medicine.
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Injuries
- Abdominal Wall
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Fistula
- Gallbladder Diseases
- General Surgery
- Hernia
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Multiple Trauma
- Rib Fracture
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgical Critical Care
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, United States
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2008 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
9/1/1999 - 5/31/2003
Certifications
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American College of Surgeons
3/11/2024 -
American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
9/12/2011 -
American Board of Surgery
4/19/2010
Ratings and reviews
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34 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Knight Davis has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent experience.
I cannot EVER say enough great things regarding Jennifer Knight Davis she's one of a kind and I am beyond fortunate to be in her care I really believe she cares!!!
Very friendly, put me at ease
The provider was fine; I was a little confused by the information I was given and the fact that this was not the provider I was originally supposed to see after my surgery.
Very good
Dr Knight-Davis is an excent Dr.! Very caring & knowledgeable. Answered all questions regarding my wound. I'm so very lucky she was in-call with the Trama Team!
They did great
Understood the problem, had a solution
This was my first visit with this provider and I got good vibes from her. I felt I can trust her with my care.
None. All good.
Good
I felt really good after the appointment, I was reassured my physician is more than competent to take care of my upcoming surgery. The risk factors were explained very clearly and also my recovery process was explained very clearly as well.
No issues