Hugh C. Davis, M.D.

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Hugh C. Davis, M.D.
Pulmonologist, Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit
Clinical Expertise
  • Lung Cancer
  • Respiratory Diseases
Academic Appointments
  • Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Clinical Teams
Lung Cancer
Medicine

Hugh C. Davis, M.D., specializes in treating lung cancer, as well as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is skilled in the use of the latest diagnostic tools, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and navigational bronchoscopy.

Dr. Davis earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and continued his training in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he completed fellowships in pulmonary and critical care.

Before joining City of Hope, the bilingual (English/Spanish) Davis spent five years as a pulmonary and critical care specialist at multiple locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley. At City of Hope, he plans to continue following his passion: “collaborating with others to solve complex problems while helping patients to optimize their health and well-being.”

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2015, Critical Care Medicine
  • 2012, Pulmonary Medicine

Degrees

  • 2012–2015, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2009–2012, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2005–2009, Doctor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
  • 2001–2005, Bachelor of Arts, with Honors in Psychology, cum laude, New York University, New York, NY

Professional Experience

  • 2024–present, Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2021–2024, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2015–2020, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist, Foothill Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates
  • 2014–2015, Instructor, Cedars-Sinai Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2013–2015, Instructor, UCLA Clinical Simulation Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2012–2015, Intensivist, Critical Care Intensivist Services, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2011–2012, Associate Physician, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, Los Angeles, CA

Publications

  • Davis H, Tseng S, Chua W. Oncology Intensive Care Units: Distinguishing Features and Clinical Considerations. J Intensive Care Med. 2024 Aug 23:8850666241268857. doi: 10.1177/08850666241268857. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39175394.
  • Nusrat S, Davis H, MacDougall K, George JN, Nakamura R, Borogovac A. Thrombotic Microangiopathy After Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review for Intensive Care Physicians. J Intensive Care Med. 2024 May;39(5):406-419. doi: 10.1177/08850666231200193. Epub 2023 Nov 21. PMID: 37990516.
  • Davis H, Merry H, Chaux G. Lung Transplantation in Patients Over the Age of 70. Poster Presentation, World Transplant Congress July 2014, San Francisco, CA
  • Davis H, Pedraza I. A 39 year old woman with fever and myalgia. American Thoracic Society Clinical Cases. April 2012.
  • Davis H, Eddy V, Finder S, Maldonado L, Stone S, Hackner D. Critical conversations: When the bedside clinician calls for clinical ethics. ICU Director. July 2010(1):195-202
  • Davis H, Hackner D. Early and effective goals discussions: A critical review of the literature. ICU Director. May 2010(1):155-162

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
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03/25/26
Dr Hugh Davis was excellent. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate physician who carefully listened to all my concerns. He took the time to thoroughly explain my condition, answered all my questions, and provided a clear medical plan going forward. He Is an asset to CIty of Hope. - Verified patient
02/18/26
Well, now as it was a consultation but everything was excellent - Verified patient
02/18/26
Dr. Davis is very caring, informative, and kind. - Verified patient
10/15/25
My experience with all the medical personnel They were very helpful and caring. - Verified patient
10/13/25
Excellent - Verified patient