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Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, and more.

1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-8052

Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD is a general surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine and BOSTON UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118

Address:

72 E. Concord Street
Boston, MA

Address:

725 Albany Street, Suite 3a Shapiro Building
Boston, MA 02118

Some issues Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	55
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

hospital care	506
inpatient care	506

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD treated as a general surgeon in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	293
inpatient care	293

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	2

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center

Boston University School of Medicine

BOSTON UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua D. Davies, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$271 Da Vinci Surgical System $271

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$271

Biography

Dr. Joshua Davies is a specialist in general surgery. He works in Boston, MA. Before completing his residency at Boston Medical Center, Dr. Davies attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.