DR. SHANNON DAVIS JOINS DEARBORN COUNTY SURGERY

A new General Surgeon, Dr. Shannon Davis, has joined the practice of Dearborn County Surgery in Lawrenceburg. 

“We believe that Dr. Davis will become an integral part of our surgical practice,” stated Dr. Michael McAndrew, who along with his brother, Dr. Mark McAndrew, comprise Dearborn County Surgery.  “Her credentials are excellent and we believe that she possesses the skill sets necessary to enhance our practice.   Not only is she competent as a Surgeon but she has the ability to relate to her patients and understand their concerns.”

Dr. Davis recently finished her Residency in General Surgery at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township, where she had been Chief Resident since 2006.  Prior to her residency, she completed an internship at St. Joseph Medical Center West, also in Clinton Township.  She earned her medical degree from the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville and her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.  Dr. Davis is a native of Fort Thomas and graduated from Highlands High School.

“It’s terrific to be back in the Tri-state.  Now that I have settled in my new home, I’m really excited about starting my practice,” revealed Dr. Davis.  “Doctors Mike and Mark McAndrew are well respected Surgeons and it is a privilege to join them at Dearborn County Surgery.

“While I treat both men and women, as the only woman General Surgeon in the practice, I anticipate seeing a large number of female patients.  In many instances, I think it’s easier for a female patient to have a woman Surgeon,” she added.  “This is especially true for procedures such as the removal of a breast lesion or a mastectomy.  Not only is the patient dealing with the physical aspects of the surgery and possibly a change in appearance, but also the many emotional issues related to a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of cancer.  It’s in these instances that I feel it is beneficial for a patient to have a more comfortable, one on one relationship with her physician…so the patient views the surgery as a team approach: herself and her Surgeon.

“Regardless of the sex of the patient or type of procedure, I give them my full attention.  I want to establish a good patient/physician relationship and not be seen as a doctor who just stops in for a minute and then is gone,” elaborated Dr. Davis.  “To me it’s important that I take the time to make sure the patient understands the reason for the procedure and what they can expect during surgery and post-operatively.  Patients benefit from their Surgeon working with nursing and social services in a multidisciplinary manner to keep them informed and to address any concerns, needs or expectations they may have in regard to their procedure or ongoing care.”

For additional information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Davis, please contact the offices of Dearborn County Surgery, 368 Bielby Road, Suite 100, at (812) 537-5772.