Faculty Physician, Section of Oncology- Palliative Medicine
Atrium Health Wake Forest Carolinas Medical Center
Dr. Mellar P. Davis, MD, FCCP, FAAHPM, is a distinguished physician specializing in palliative medicine, medical oncology, and symptom management in cancer care. With over four decades of clinical experience and academic leadership, Dr. Davis has served in faculty positions at leading institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He currently practices at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. A prolific researcher and thought leader, Dr. Davis has authored or co-authored hundreds of peer-reviewed articles and served on editorial boards of several prominent journals, including Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, where he was an Associate Editor-in-Chief.
Dr. Davis has held influential roles in national and international professional organizations, including the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), where he has chaired the Pain Subgroup and the Palliative Care Study Group. His contributions have earned numerous accolades, such as the Distinguished Service Award from MASCC and repeated recognition among "Best Doctors in America." A frequent symposium organizer and grant recipient, Dr. Davis has significantly advanced the integration of palliative care within oncology, with a focus on clinical ethics, medical cannabis, and opioid safety. His expertise and mentorship continue to shape the future of palliative care worldwide.
Friday, March 6, 2026
1:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Buprenorphine as First-Line Opioid for Pain in Palliative Care: When, How, and For Whom?
Friday, March 6, 2026
3:00pm - 3:25pm PST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose