Charles P Davis MD PhD

Emergency Medicine•San Antonio, TX

Professor (retired) UTHSCSA, Senior Reviewer, American J. Emergency Medicine, Editor/Author for MedicineNet.com and emedicinehealth.com

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19345 StraussSan Antonio, TX 78256
Phone+1 210-827-6112

Summary

Consultant - Emergency Medicine and Infectious Diseases; Writing and editing medical articles for MedicineNet.com and eMedicineHealth.com (over 500 articles); consultant, lecturer on medical topics, senior reviewer, American J. Emergency Medicine

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1986
The University of Texas Health Science CenterPh.D., Microbiology, 1975
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolM.A., Microbiology, 1969
St. Edward's UniversityB.S., Biology, 1967

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1987 - 2024
CO State Medical License 1995 - 2005
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Board Member, Editor, Author MedicineNet.com and emedicinehealth.com, 2007-2016
Senior Editor Amer. J. Emergency Med., 2015-2016
Outstanding Reviewer Award American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2016
Distinguished Certification Status-Board of Emergency Medicine (BCEM) 2005
Certificate of Appreciation Amer. Assn. Physician Specialists, 2003
Certificate of Appreciation Hispanic Center of Excellence, 2002
Service Award Univ. Texas, 2002
Certificate of Appreciation University Health System, 2000
Physician’s Recognition Award with self study certification AMA, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation (Outstanding performance as a PA Clinical Preceptor) 1999
Certificate of Appreciation UTMB, 1999
Good as Gold Award recipient for patient care UTMB, 1991
Physician's Recognition Award AMA, 1989, 1996, 2006
Award for Excellence in Urology John F. and Bella A. Lubben, 1986
Who’s Who in Cancer Research 1985
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest 1982
Outstanding Young Men of America 1978
Certificate of Achievement U.S. Army Institute of Dental Research, 1971
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Emergency department visits: we are not prepared.
C.P. Davis
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012-10-01
25 citations
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study To Evaluate the Role of Salmeterol in the In-Hospital Management of Asthma
Jay I. Peters, David C. Shelledy, Arthur Jones, Robert W. Lawson, Charles P. Davis
Chest. 2000-08-01
29 citations
Successful treatment of valproic acid overdose with hemodialysis
Lin Z. Johnson, Ileana Martinez, Miguel Claudio Fernandez, Charles P. Davis, Balakuntalam S. Kasinath
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 1999-04-01

Journal Articles

Emergency Department Visits: We Are Not Prepared
Davis, C. P., Amer. J. Emerg. Med, 1/1/2012
Medical Information: Females Bear the Burden and are not Prepared
Davis, C. P., Amer. J. Clin. Med, 1/1/2012
Implanted Defibrillators and Electrical Storm
Davis, C. P., Amer. J Clin. Med, 1/1/2008
Letter, Electrical Storm and Implanted Defibrillators
Davis, C. P., South. Med. J., 1/1/2007
Neck Pain – common complaint, an uncommon diagnosis: symptomatic clival chordoma, Review
Alvarado, R.,Morale, S. G., Gomez, J. G., J. Rheumatology, 1/1/2004
Pains in the neck – Common Complaint, an uncommon diagnosis: Symptomatic Clival Chordoma
Alvarado, R.,Morale, S. G., Gomez, J. G., S. Med J, 1/1/2004
Neck Pain – common complaint, an uncommon diagnosis: symptomatic clival chordoma, Review
Alvarado, R.,Morale, S. G., Gomez, J. G., Analgesia File, 1/1/2004
Book Review: The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine
Davis, C. P., J. of Trauma, 1/1/2001
Book Review , The 5 minute Emergency Medicine Consult
Davis, C. P., J. Trauma, 1/1/2000
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Role of Salmeterol in the In-Hospital Management of Asthma
Peters, J. I., Shelledy, D. C., Jones, A. P., Lawson, R. W., LeGrand, T. S., Chest, 1/1/2000
Successful treatment of Valproic acid overdose with hemodialysis
Johnson, L. Z., Martinez, I., Fernandez, M. C., Kasinath, B. S., Amer. J. Kidney Dis, 1/1/1999
Phytophotodermatitis: The other “Lime” disease
Weber I, Greeson, D, J. Emer. Med, 1/1/1999
Serial Myoglobin Levels for Patients with Possible Myocardial Infarction
Barrett, K., Torre, P., Wacasey, K, Academ. Emer. Med., 1/1/1996
In Vivo reduction of bacterial populations in the urinary tract of catheterized sheep by iontophoresis
Shirtliff, M.E., Scimeca, J.M., Hoskins, S.L., and Warren, M.M., J. Urology, 1/1/1995
Mycoplasma pneumonia and Mycoplasma genitalium mixture in synovial fluid isolate
Tully, J.G., Rose, D.L., Baseman, J.B., Dallo, S.F., Lazzell, A.L., J. Clin. Micro, 1/1/1995
Ketorolac vs Meperidine-plus-Promethazine Treatment of Migraine Headache: Evaluations by Patients
Torre, P.R., Williams, C., Gray, C., Barrett, K., Krucke, G., Peake, D., Bass, B., Amer. J. Emerg. Med, 1/1/1995
Ketorolac for acute migraine
Atkins, H. and C. P. Davis, Emerg. Med., 1/1/1994
Marching to the beat of a different drummer (Stable third degree heart block)
Davis, C. P., Courtland Forum, 1/1/1994
Quantification, qualification and microbial killing efficiencies of antimicrobial chlorine-based substances produced by iontophoresis
Shirtliff, M.D., Trieff, N.M., Hoskins, S.L., Warren, M.M, Antimicrob. Agents Chemo, 1/1/1994
Iontophoresis and chloride-containing compounds: Parameters required for killing
N. Wagle, M.D. Anderson and M.M. Warren, J. Urology, 1/1/1993
Bungee Jumper's Foot Drop: Peroneal nerve palsy caused by bungee cord jumping
Torre, P.R., Williams, G.G., Blackwell, T, Ann. Emerg. Med., 1/1/1993
Ketorolac is an effective treatment for migraine headaches
P. Torre, N.C. Schafer, B.R. Dave and B. Bass, Amer. J. Emerg.Med., 1/1/1993
Iontophoresis generates an antimicrobial effect that remains after iontophoresis ceases
N. Wagle, M.D. Anderson, and M.M. Warren, Antimicrob. Agents Chemo, 1/1/1992
Electrode and bacterial survival with Iontophoresis in synthetic urine
Anderson, M.D., S.L. Hoskins, and M.M. Warren, J. Urology, 1/1/1992
Bacterial and fungal killing by iontophoresis
Wagle, N.M., M.D. Anderson and M.M. Warren, Antimicrob. Agents Chemo., 1/1/1991
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Books/Book Chapters

Essential Emergency Medicine: For The Healthcare Practitioner
Chapter: Common disorders of the penis
Davis, C. P.Editors: Steven W. Salyer.2007
Medical Microbiology: General Concepts Study Guide
Baron, S, T. Albrecht, G. Castro, R. Couch, et al.UTMB Press, Galveston, TX1996
Medical Microbiology: General concepts Study Guide
Chapter: Normal Flora
Davis, C. P.Editors: S. Baron et al.UTMB Press, Galveston, TX1996
Iontophoretic device and method for killing bacteria and other microbes
Davis, C.P., Warren, M.M.U.S. Patent Office Publication1994
Microcentrifugation tube for the concentration of samples for electron microscopy
Davis, C.P. and Outenreatch, RU.S. Patent Office Publication1986
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Cultivation
Davis, C. P.Editors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MAEdition 2nd,1986
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Sterilization and disinfection
Shaffer, J.G. and C.P. DavisEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MAEdition 2nd,1986
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Introduction to Bacteriology
Peterson, J.W. and C.P. DavisEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MA1982
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Normal Microbial Flora
R. Aly and H. MaibachEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MA1982
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Pathogenic mechanisms and nonspecific host defenses
Berry, J., J.W. PetersonEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MA1982
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Introduction to Mycology
Davis, C.P. and J.W. PetersonEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MA1982
Medical Microbiology
Chapter: Introduction to microbiology of organ systems
Peterson, J.W. and C.P. DavisEditors: S. Baron.Addison--Wesley Co., Reading, MA1982
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Other

Zika Virus
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/zika_virus/article.htm
1/1/2016
Ascariasis
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/ascariasis/article.htm
1/1/2016
Is Pleurisy contagious?
Davis, C. P.
1/1/2016
Marburg Virus Disease
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/marburg_virus_history_symptoms_and_treatment/article.htm
1/1/2016
Bilirubin and Bilirubin blood test
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/bilirubin_and_bilirubin_blood_test/article.htm
1/1/2016
Peritonitis
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/peritonitis/article.htm
1/1/2016
Spherocytosis
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/spherocytosis_hereditary_hs/article.htm
1/1/2016
Hypoxia and hypoxemia
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/hypoxia_and_hypoxemia/article.htm
1/1/2015
High and low testosterone levels in men
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/high_and_low_testosterone_levels_in_men/views.htm
1/1/2015
CFS/SEID
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/page2.htm
1/1/2015
Dementia
Davis, C. P.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dementia_overview/article_em.htm
1/1/2015
Hospital Admissions
Davis, C. P.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hospital_admissions/article_em.htm
1/1/2015
Sinus squeeze
Davis, C. P.
1/1/2015
10 Symptoms and Signs of Testicular Cancer
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/10_symptoms_of_testicular_cancer/views.htm
1/1/2015
Is Shingles Contagious?
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/is_shingles_contagious/article.htm
1/1/2015
Postherpetic neuralgia
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/postherpetic_neuralgia/article.htm
1/1/2015
Erectile Dysfunction
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/erectile_dysfunction_ed_impotence/article.htm
1/1/2015
La Crosse Virus Encephalitis
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/la_crosse_virus_encephalitis_symptoms/views.htm
1/1/2015
Cyclospora
Davis, C. P.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cyclospora_infection_cyclosporiasis/article_em.htm
1/1/2015
Parkinson’s Disease
Davis, C. P.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/parkinsons_disease_pd/article_em.htm
1/1/2015
Mask Squeeze
Davis, C. P.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/wilderness_face_squeeze/article_em.htm
1/1/2015
Is H. pylori contagious?
Davis, C. P.
http://www.medicinenet.com/is_h_pylori_contagious/article.htm
1/1/2015
Are hives contagious?
Davis, C. P.
1/1/2015
Is a urinary tract infection contagious?
Davis, C. P.
1/1/2015
Is RSV contagious?
Davis, C. P.
https://snt153.mail.live.com/?tid=cmbU7IbMAA5RGUbGw75af61A2&fid=flinbox
1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

What Animals Can Get and Spread COVID-19?August 25th, 2020
Pneumonia: Is It Contagious, Causes, Symptoms and TransmissionApril 12th, 2018
Why Does My Heart Hurt? Common Reasons of Heart or Chest PainMay 8th, 2018