Dr. Ingemar Davidson is a distinguished transplant surgeon, educator, and author whose career has been dedicated to advancing kidney transplantation, dialysis access, and the care of patients with kidney disease.
He served for more than 30 years as Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and holds an adjunct professorship at Tulane University in New Orleans. With decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education, Dr. Davidson has helped advance surgical techniques, shape clinical practices, and foster international collaboration in kidney transplantation and dialysis access. His work bridges clinical expertise and education, with a longstanding commitment to improving outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Academic & Clinical Career: Surgery, Transplantation & Patient Care
Dr. Davidson spent more than three decades as Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital, where his work focused on kidney transplantation and dialysis access. He also holds an adjunct appointment at Tulane University. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the advancement of surgical practice, clinical research, and the education of medical professionals.
Medical Education & Leadership: Kidney Academy & CiDA
Dr. Davidson founded the Kidney Academy in Dallas, a global, multidisciplinary community bringing together physicians, nurses, and other clinicians dedicated to improving care for patients requiring dialysis.
For two decades, he has also served as co-director of Controversies in Dialysis Access (CiDA), an annual international educational forum addressing the clinical and surgical challenges of dialysis access.
His professional leadership includes serving as president of the Texas Transplantation Society and on the board of Southwest Transplant Alliance. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Vascular Access and UpToDate.
Publications & Professional Contributions
Dr. Davidson has authored and co-authored numerous medical publications, including several influential books on dialysis access and transplantation. His titles include Peritoneal Dialysis: Surgical Technique and Medical Management, Access for Dialysis: Surgical and Radiologic Procedures, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Handbook of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, and On Call In... Vascular Access: Surgical and Radiologic Procedures.
He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and The Transplantation Society.