Dr. Brian Davis, MD

Who is Dr. Davis, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Henderson, NV?

Dr. Brian Davis is a Las Vegas native who has returned home to serve the community he grew up in. After years of training and study across the country, he came back to the Valley with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who call it home.

Dr. Davis's path to psychiatry reflects both intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for the human mind. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, where he was honored with the Engelstad Foundation Four-Year Scholarship.

Before medical school, he worked as an anatomy and dissection lab coordinator at BYU and as a research assistant in bioinformatics, where his work focused on genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's dementia, early evidence of a mind drawn to the intersection of biology and the brain. He went on to complete a four-year psychiatry residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he also served as Chief Resident over the Emergency and Consult Liaison Department.

Dr. Davis takes a holistic approach to mental health, one that is biological, psychological, and social. He tailors every treatment plan to the individual goals and challenges of each patient and stays current with the latest research to ensure his recommendations are safe and effective. He has seen firsthand the disruption that untreated mental illness can bring to individuals, families, and whole communities. He believes there are few things more impactful on a person's overall health and well-being than caring for their mental health, and he is honored to do that work in the community he grew up in.

Outside of the office, Dr. Davis stays active with racket sports such as tennis, pickleball, and racquetball, as well as watersports and running. He loves college football, basketball, trivia nights, and musical theater. He is an avid reader and loves time spent with his family and their two cats.

In sessions with Dr. Davis, patients can expect a thoughtful, individualized experience grounded in both the latest science and genuine human connections. He takes the time to understand the full context of each person's life before building a treatment plan. He works collaboratively with his patients and is committed to making sure every person who walks through his door feels heard.