Lynn Bentley Davis, MD, MS

Dr. Lynn Bentley Davis joins Seattle Reproductive Medicine in July 2008 from Stanford University, where she completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and served as Clinical Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. While at Stanford, she was also a postdoctoral fellow in the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, and obtained her M.S. in Health Research and Policy.

She completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard University’s Brigham & Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospitals, where she won three teaching awards from Harvard medical students for outstanding teaching. Dr. Davis received her M.D. from the University of Colorado where she was voted “Most Likely to be a Good Doctor” by her fellow medical school classmates. She received her B.A. from the University of Virginia where she double-majored in Biology and Psychology.

Dr. Davis is committed to providing excellent patient care. She understands the difficulties patients face and takes an individualized, patient-centered approach. Dr. Davis focuses on evidence-based treatment strategies to optimize conditions for a successful outcome in a caring and supportive environment.

Born and raised in Seattle, Dr. Davis is thrilled to return to the area and join Seattle Reproductive Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening, cooking, travel, and spending quality time with her husband and two kids.

Specialties

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Cystic Fibrosis and Fertility
• Endometriosis

Licensure

• State of Washington, 2004
• State of Colorado, 2004
• State of California, 2005

Education

• B.A., Biology and Psychology (University of Virginia 1993)
• Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Medicine (University of Washington 1995)
• M.D., School of Medicine (University of Colorado 2000)
• Intern in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Brigham & Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital 2000-2001)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Brigham & Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital 2001-2004)
• Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Stanford University Medical Center 2005-2008)
• Fellow in Health Services Research (Stanford University 2006-2008)
• M.S., Health Services Research (Stanford University 2008)
  

Research Interests

• Health Policy
• Medical Decision Making
• Evaluation of New Technology
• Minimizing Complications of Infertility Therapy
• Medical Ethics

Affiliations

• American Medical Association
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
• Society for Medical Decision Making

Honors

• "Most Likely to be a Good Doctor" Award from Medical School Class of 2000 1998
• Robert Felix Award for Outstanding Performance in Psychiatry 1999
• Outstanding Teacher of Obstetrics and Gynecology Award from Harvard Medical Students 2002
• Outstanding Teacher of Obstetrics and Gynecology Award from Harvard Medical Students 2003
• Outstanding Teacher of Obstetrics and Gynecology Award from Harvard Medical Students 2004
• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health 2006

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

Davis LB, Ginsburg ES. "Transmyometrial Oocyte Retrieval and Pregnancy Rates," Fertility and Sterility,
2004 Feb;81(2):320-2.

Davis LB, Hornstein MD. "Painful Menstruation - Endometriosis" in The Abnormal Menstrual Cycle. Rees M, Hope S, Ravnikar V, Eds. New York, NY 2005.

Davis LB, Lathi RB, Westphal LM, Milki AA. "Elective Single Blastocyst Transfer in Women Older than 35," Fertility and Sterility, 2008 Jan;89(1):230-1. Epub 2007 May 16.

Davis LB, Lathi RB, Dahan MH. "The Effect of Infertility Medication on Thyroid Function in Hypothyroid Women who Conceive," Thyroid, 2007 Aug;17(8):773-7.

Davis LB, Lathi RB, Milki AA, Dahan MH. "Transvaginal Ligation of the Cervical Branches of the Uterine Artery and Injection of Vasopressin in a Cervical Pregnancy as an Initial Step to Controlling Hemorrhage," The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2008 May;53(5):365-8.

Davis LB, Dwyer BK, Krieg SA, Druzin ML, Lathi RB. "Circulating Angiogenic Factors and Early
Pregnancy Loss," Human Reproduction, Submitted.

Davis LB, Champion SJ, Fair SO, Baker VL, Garber AM. "A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Carrier Couples of Cystic Fibrosis," Fertility and Sterility, Submitted.

Revised August 12, 2008