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Elliot Davidson

Elliot Davidson, MD

4.933 ratings, 2 reviews

Family Medicine

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  • English

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About Elliot Davidson

Biography

Dr. Elliot Davidson is the Medical Director of the Center for Family Medicine (CFM) at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio.

He is Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM). He serves on many committees and is the co-chair of the Ethics Committee. He is past Chairman of the Board of Partners Physician Group, the Private Practice of Akron General Health System.

Dr. Davidson is passionate about the prevention of heart disease and has published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. He is a leader in test taking preparation and has presented on this topic at many local and national meetings. For the 11 years he was a Family Medicine Program Director from 2008 to 2019 his graduates had a 100% pass rate on their first attempt on the American Board of Family Medicine Certifying Examination. He is actively engaged in teaching many medical and pharmacy students, and family medicine residents. He enjoys podcasting “Lessons My Patients Taught Me”.

Dr. Davidson graduated from both Kent State University (Summa cum Laude) and NEOMED in 1982 and did his Family Medicine Residency at Akron General Medical Center.

He is married and has four children.

Locations

  1. Akron General
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Medical Education: Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine
  • Medical Education: College of Medicine NE Ohio University
  • Residency: Akron General Medical Center, 1985
  • Residency: Akron General Medical Center, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1985

Additional Training

  • 1/02-10/02 Fundamentals of Management for Family Physicians, sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians
  • 9/03-6/04 Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship Program,
    Michigan State University focusing on Research

Awards

  • 1981 Thomas E. Rardin Family Practice Scholarship Award
  • 1982 AOA Medical Honor Society
  • 2007 Teacher of the Year at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Family Medicine Residency Program (Golden Apple Award)
  • 2009 Akron Heart Association HeartBall Champion
  • 2009 Temple Emanu El Volunteer of the Year
  • 2009 Center for Family Medicine voted Akron General’s Department of the year
  • 2018 PPG Board Chair

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-01-05, Dr. Davidson has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

33 ratings, 2 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I felt the doctor listen to me showed concern for my situation and treated me with respect. I was very happy with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Davidson has always been an amazing cargiver. He will be deeply missed.