Oncology
Michael Davies, M.D, PHD
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology; Joint Professor, Department of Genomic Medicine; Co-Leader, Melanoma Moon Shot Program
Michael A. Davies, M.D., Ph.D., is a leading medical oncologist specializing in melanoma and skin cancer at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. As Chair of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, he oversees clinical care, research, and education focused on this aggressive form of skin cancer. His expertise encompasses melanoma, metastatic uveal melanoma, brain tumors, and brain metastases, where he applies advanced techniques including kinase signaling path
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)
Education & Training
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth & MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences — MD/PhD, 2001
- The University of Texas at Austin — BA in Liberal Arts, 1993
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, 2004-2007
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Assistant Professor position start, 2007
Peer Recognition
- American Society for Clinical Investigation — Member
2016
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2025 Top 10% in the nation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout Fiscal Year 2025, Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS)
- 2022 Ranked Top 10% nationally for exceptional communication with patients and families for the Fiscal Year, Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- 2019 Mentor of the Year Award, MD Anderson Division of Cancer Medicine Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
- 2019 Ranked top 1% nationally for exceptional communication with patients and families for the Fiscal Year, Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
- 2015 Leadership in Education, Division of Cancer Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice