William Arthur Davis, MD| Infectious Disease | MedStar Health
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William Arthur Davis

William Arthur Davis, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

5 out of 5 (85 reviews)

Specialties: Infectious Disease

Languages: English

1-(877) 665-8072

About me

Chief of Musculoskeletal Infectious Diseases Section and member of Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Associate Professor of Medicine. Specializes in surgical infections in limb salvage, orthopedic, vascular surgery, neurosurgery and plastic surgery patients. 

Clinical areas of focus

  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Cellulitis
  • Staphylococcal Infection
  • Surgical Site Infection
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Bone And Joint Infections
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Cellulitis
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection
  • Sepsis
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infection
  • Surgical Site Infection
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Procedures I perform

  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Cellulitis Treatment
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screening
  • Osteomyelitis Treatment
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 5th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-0086
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Fax 877-665-8072

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

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  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (1978)

Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (1976)

Internship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (1974)

Medical School: West Virginia University (1973)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

News and publications

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Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    5
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    5
  • Provider included you in decisions

    5
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • May 5, 2026

    Dr. Davis has been my physician for 40+ years and ALWAYS provides EXCELLENT care.

  • Nov 17, 2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Davis re.: health concerns for almost 40 yrs. He is an exceptional provider who is very empathetic to health concerns.

  • Apr 9, 2025

    I appreciate having Dr. Davis as my doctor.