Michael James Davis, MD

I have advanced fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous (skin) reconstruction, and other types of dermatologic surgery and laser treatments. This includes complex reconstruction, skin grafting, and laser-based scar treatment.

At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with other experts in surgery and medical oncology to advance skin cancer therapy while providing excellent patient care. We are deeply committed to getting our patients the best, most advanced treatment for their cancer, so they can comfortably and safely return to their daily routines.

Fortunately, the overall prognosis (outcome) for most skin cancers is very good. However, some people, including those on immunosuppressive therapies (drugs that suppress the immune system), those who have another type of cancer, or those who have previously received radiation therapy require a unique approach to care. We personalize treatment to the needs of each person who comes to us for care. No two patients are the same, so no two treatment plans should be the same. This individualized approach helps us meet our patients’ treatment goals, respect their needs and wishes, and effectively treat their cancer.

Personalizing treatment goes beyond the specific therapy that my patients and I choose to target the cancer. Surgery can be a very personal experience, particularly when we need to remove skin cancer from delicate areas of the body. I take the time to listen to each of my patients. I learn what they are and are not comfortable with from a surgical perspective, and I communicate honestly about what they can expect from surgery. The relationships that I build with my patients are founded on comfort and trust.