Dr. Michael R. Davies is an Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He provides care to patients at both the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where his expertise in minimally invasive procedures allows patients to achieve optimal recovery with reduced downtime.

Dr. Davies’ clinical care focuses on complex shoulder and knee problems along with common sports-related injuries affecting patients of all ages and athletic levels. With a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans that promote swift recovery and long-term joint health. His deep commitment to evidence-based medicine ensures that patients benefit from the latest advancements in sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques.

Dr. Davies earned his Bachelor of Sciences in Biology from Stanford University with distinction and departmental honors. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he served as an assistant team physician to the New York Knicks and New York Liberty.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Davies is an accomplished researcher in the field of orthopaedic surgery. His research focuses on the role of mesenchymal stem cells in tissue regeneration, with particular applications to rotator cuff injuries. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Mauer Award for Outstanding Chief Resident, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Excellence in Research Award, and the AOSSM Caubaud Memorial Award for basic science research. He has been awarded multiple grants for his research, including the AOSSM Young Investigator Award. His work has resulted in numerous publications and has been presented at national and international conferences. His ongoing research continues to explore innovative treatments for muscle degeneration, using cutting edge technology including single cell RNA sequencing to characterize stem cell populations within tissues in order to leverage their regenerative properties.

Outside of work, Dr. Davies is an accomplished piano player.  He also enjoys hiking, sports, and cooking for his family and friends.  He enjoys teaching and mentoring those interested in orthopaedic surgery and basic science/translational research.