Utah

Dr. Niki Davis began eating plant based as a teenager but realized that, oftentimes, she was not following a healthy whole food diet. Through personal research, she learned that a whole food plant based lifestyle is the healthy way to approach nutrition for herself and her family. In fact, it was so important to her it was the reason she decided to go from being a “rocket scientist” (she previously worked as a mechanical engineer on the Space Shuttle program) to a family and lifestyle medicine board certified MD, graduating from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2017. She obtained a plant based nutrition certificate from eCornell, assisted Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Anthony Lim during a McDougall live-in program and completed an internship at True North Health Center with mentors Dr. Alan Goldhamer and Dr. Michael Klaper. She has had great success helping her patients prevent and reverse chronic (lifestyle related) disease through lifestyle change, notably through a plant based diet. After completing her residency in June 2020, her mission has been focused on treating patients via telemedicine, virtual wellness retreats and, eventually, in-person retreats in different locations around the world. 

I am a licensed and nationally certified Physician Assistant and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I have experience practicing in neurological surgery, trauma and emergency medicine, and family medicine. I am currently a professor and the Associate Program Director of the PA program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. I am a passionate educator who takes great pride in thoroughly discussing medical issues with my patients and answering all their questions.
As a candidate for a PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness, I am currently working on my dissertation centered on Lifestyle Medicine. Through my doctoral studies, I have had courses and developed skills in advanced nutrition, motivational interviewing, wellness coaching, population health interventions, and integrative therapies in wellness. My medical training, personal health journey, and doctoral education help me assist others in their own health and wellness journies.

Upper Extremity and General Trauma Orthopedist Education University of Utah School of Medicine, 2005 Orthopedic Surgery Residency Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Orthopedic Fellowship Columbia University Medical Center Board Certification Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 2005 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 Expertise Hand and Microsurgery Certifications and Licenses Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified DEA License New York Medical License New Hampshire Medical License Utah Medical License Awards & Accomplishments AOA-OREF Resident Leadership Forum, 2010 NIH T-32 NRSA Grant, 2007-2008 Alma Hass Milham Award, 2005-2006 Lance Manning Humanitarian Service Award, 1998 BYU Undergraduate Research Grant, 1996