Melissa Davis, MD, MPH
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
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614-688-6490Conditions and expertise
- Contraceptive IUDs
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- Preconception Care
- Contraception
- Women's Health
- Primary Care
Locations
- Outpatient Care East
Academics and research
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a family medicine physician, I have a strong interest in primary care for transgender individuals, adolescent healthcare, women’s care and chronic disease management.
Family medicine is about empowering patients to take charge of their own health. As family physicians we are uniquely equipped to make our healthcare system more inclusive, engaging and patient centered.
I meet my patients wherever they are in their healthcare journey. It’s rewarding to make decisions with my patients and support them in their wellness goals, as well as create news ones once they reach those goals.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is being part of a large academic institution where we have a dual mission of service and education. I have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in an urban setting in addition to teaching medical students and residents.
In my free time I enjoy hiking, biking and traveling with my husband and our two children.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017, 2018
- Patients within Populations Preceptor of the Year, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2017
- Family Medicine Residency Urban Track Preceptor of the Year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2016
Conditions and expertise
- Contraception
- Contraceptive IUDs
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- Preconception Care
- Primary Care
- Women's Health
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015 - Masters of Public Health (MPH)
- Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
5/6/2013 - 8/5/2018 - Internship - Family Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Escuela Latino Americana de Medicine, Havana, Cuba
9/1/2004 - 7/23/2011
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/1/2015
Academics and research
I joined the OSU Department of Family and Community Medicine in 2015 after completing the Family Medicine Residency (Urban Track) here at The Ohio State University. I will complete my MPH at Ohio State's College of Public Health in 2018. My primary practice location is Outpatient Care East where I see patients, precept our brilliant Urban Track residents and help run the OSU Transgender Primary Care Clinic. I'm especially passionate about improving the experience of transgender patients and other marginalized groups in our healthcare system and beyond. I love being involved with resident education and I also precept our interns and supervise our resident-run inpatient service at OSU East Hospital. I spend one day per week at Nationwide Children's where I provide primary care and contraception to adolescents at the Near East Side and Hilltop Primary Care Centers. I enjoy taking care of such a diverse, complex group of patients and contributing to the teaching mission of Ohio State.
Research interests
- Transgender patient care
Grants approved and funded
- Ohio State University Family Medicine Senior Immunization Improvement Program – Funded by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, one-year grant of $11,200 (July 2014 - June 2015), co-investigator
Certification and licensure
- State of Ohio Medical Training Certificate, 2012-present
- State of Ohio Medical License, application submitted for approval
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2010-present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2012-2013
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS), 2012
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), 2012
Awards and honors
- Full scholarship to the Latin American School of Medicine, Cuban Ministry of Public Health
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
Academic information
- Department:
- Family Medicine
- Division:
- Family Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
135 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Davis has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Davis is a remarkable doctor. She cares about what you care about if she doesn't have the answer to something she finds out for you because she knows it's important to you.
Best ever
Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
My care provider is very knowledgeable and she listens!
Excellent experience with this provider always. Caring, shows empathy.
Very good and kind doctor, she also speaks Spanish for me and I appreciate that very much
Always patient
My care provider appeared concerned about my experiences.
Dr.Davis is one of the best care providers in the OSU systems. She really cares about me and my well being. There is no one else I would trust with my care.
Always a pleasure interacting with Dr. Davis
Awesome!
Very concerning and understanding about my health I feel safe with letting my care provider making decisions to help me stay healthy
Dr. Davis listened to my concerns attentively and responded proactively. I also spoke to a student who did a good job.
Good
She is as always fantastic.
She always cares and does her best to meet my needs
Very good. Very profesional.
Excellent
Excellent as always
Extremely knowledgeable, attentive listener, considered all symptoms/issues with me to create diagnostic plan to address long-standing issues which genuinely almost made me cry from relief just to be able to start . 10/10 provider.
Dr. Davis is always caring and compassionate. She addressed all my needs.
Perfect, all went extremely well.
Dr. Davis is doing her job well and is proactive concerning my care.
I appreciated how Dr. Davis explained to me the research and science related to progesterone dosage at certain ages. It felt like my input and feelings were valued, not that I was just told about a change
Great
Dr. Davis has been such a great partner in my health care.
Exceptional professional, informative and caring
Dr very patience with me. She answer my questions.
Always very understanding and listens to what my concerns/questions are.
Very knowledgeable
Good good
Provided information that I understood
Attentive and respectful
Dr. Davis was punctual
Melissa is always wonderful.
Dr. Davis been an immense help over the years. She's made troubleshooting my hormone levels and gathering letters of support of gender affirming surgery a smooth and comfortable process. That's not something I take for granted.
Always very attentive and making sure all my needs were met questions were asked
She's fine.
She's always good and honest with me
My care provider was very knowledgeable.
I'm upfront & appreciate that my provider is also upfront with explaining/ delivering information. I ask a multitude of questions & share information in regards, to whatever problems I may have.
I don't know if she was rushed or if we just weren't on the same wavelength, but there were few communication hiccups that had to be resolved.
My care provider is excellent!
Dr. Davis is great
Excellent care
Wonderful. She is a very skillful professional. Heard my questions and her responses are clear to understand.
My care provider gave me a lot of good information about my wellness concerns.
Good
Good
Friendly, listened, discussed, took my thoughts into consideration
Very Good!!
Dr. Davis is always thorough. She answered all my questions and provided the necessary care.
Dr. Davis follows up with my previous history, questions my current status, and helps with my concerns/questions. She is not condescending or impatient at all, which I really appreciate.
My provider Dr Davis is the best
She listened, asked questions, and discussed options and allowed me to decide.
All good