Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Rachel Davis is an ophthalmologist at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, where she serves as the Geographic Medical Director and Visiting Fellowship Site Director for the Department of Ophthalmology. She specializes in glaucoma, cataract surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology, and the treatment of eye trauma.
Dr. Davis completed her residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her dedication to medical education has been recognized with several awards, including the Murray E. McCaslin Outstanding Clinical Preceptor of the Year Award and the Residents' Award for Teaching Excellence.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Davis provides care for patients with glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye conditions. She performs cataract surgery and complex cataract surgery, and she manages eye trauma. Her expertise in glaucoma includes medical, laser, and surgical treatments.
Training
in Glaucoma
2013UPMC
Fellowshipin Ophthalmology
2012UPMC
Residency
M.D
2008Temple University
Medical SchoolM.A
2001Indiana University
Masters / PhD
B.S. in Biology
1998Dickinson College
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Leadership and Development Program, LDP XXIV, Class of 2023
2023American Academy of Ophthalmology
Murray E. McCaslin Outstanding Clinical Preceptor of the Year Award
2020UPMC
Residents' Award for Teaching Excellence
2019New England Eye Center, Tufts School of Medicine
Innovations Emporium Winner, Category: Clinical Quality
2017Veterans Administration, Albuquerque
Murray E. McCaslin Outstanding Clinical Preceptor of the Year Award
2014University of Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Medical Society award for Academic and Extracurricular Excellence
2008Allegheny County Medical Society
American College of Physicians Certificate of Merit
2008Temple University
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society of Medical Students
2007Alpha Omega Alpha
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship in Science Writing
2001American Association for the Advancement of Science
Phi Beta Kappa
1998Dickinson College
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NM, PA
- License Numbers
- MD20130234, MT192955
