
Dr. Yonette Davis, MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
375 Grand St New York NY, 10002About
Dr. Yonette Davis practices Geriatric Medicine in New York, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Davis works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
B.S. Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 1992
Brown University Executive Masters in Health Care Leadership 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Degree 0
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Sub-specialty
Geriatric
Sub-specialty; Geriatric
Sub-specialty; Hospice and Palliative Care
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Expert Witness 2020 - Present
- Long Term and Post Acute Care 2022 - Present
- Senior Medical Director Oak Street Health- NYC 2022 - Present
- Medical Director, Centers Health Care Brooklyn , NY 2019 - 2022
- Telehealth for Medical Director’s Service 2019 - 2020
- Medical Director at Centers Plan for Healthy Living 2020 - Present
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 2019 - 2020
- Medical Director Optum Care, United Health Group 2014 - 2018
- Chief, Division of Geriatrics Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York 2008 - 2014
- Full time attending physician PACE: Comprehensive Care Management, Beth Abraham Health Services, New York, New York 2000 - 2007
- Weekend coverage attending physician 2004 - 2005
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College 2008 - 2014
- Clinical Instructor of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine 2000 - 2008
Awards
- M. Davidoff Society Award- Outstanding achievement in teaching medical students, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1999
- Future’s Program Scholarship, American Medical Directors Association 2007
- United Health Group: Bravo! Diamond Recognition award for Collaboration 2015
- United Health Group: Bravo! Diamond Recognition award for external Collaboration 2015
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Bioethics Committee, Brooklyn Hospital Ctr
- Member of the Homecare Committee, Brooklyn Hospital Ctr
- Fellow representative, Committee on Graduate Medical Education, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- 200 Metropolitan Area Geriatrics Society
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY Geriatrics Fellowship 2008
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Advocates for diversity in medical education
- Addresses historical injustices in healthcare
Dr. Yonette Davis, MD's Practice location
Oak Street Health - Allerton/Washington Heights
21 Bronxwood Ave -Bronx, NY 10469Get Direction
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Guyanese-American Physician Leads Oak Street Health’s Mission to Empower Underserved Seniors
Dr. Yonette Davis, a distinguished geriatrician and senior medical director at Oak Street Health in the Bronx, is transforming healthcare delivery for older adults by integrating culturally-responsive care into her practice. Drawing from her personal experiences as a Black immigrant woman, Dr. Davis is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by historically marginalized communities.
Having immigrated from Guyana at the age of nine, Dr. Davis was inspired to pursue medicine after a childhood encounter in an emergency room where she felt like “a number in a system.” This formative experience fueled her commitment to ensure that no patient feels misunderstood or overlooked.
Dr. Davis’s impressive credentials include a medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a residency in internal medicine, and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. She further enhanced her expertise with an Executive Master’s in Healthcare Leadership from Brown University.
At Oak Street Health’s Allerton and Soundview centers, Dr. Davis provides comprehensive care to Medicare recipients, focusing on chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and COPD. She emphasizes the importance of understanding patients’ cultural backgrounds to build trust and improve health outcomes.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Davis advocates for diversity in medical education and addresses historical injustices in healthcare. She believes that providers who embrace cultural diversity can foster stronger patient relationships and enhance engagement.
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