Independence Health System Welcomes Renee Davis, DO, to General Surgery Team at Latrobe

GREENSBURG, Pa, September 10, 2025 … Independence Health System (IHS) today announced the addition of Renee Davis, DO, to the General Surgery team at The Square at Latrobe and Latrobe Hospital. Prior to assuming her new role, Dr. Davis served as a general surgery physician assistant at Butler Memorial Hospital for two years before pursuing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. 

Dr. Davis earned her DO from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and both her Master of Physician Assistant Science and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Gannon University. She completed her residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Mercy, where she ranked first in her class. She’s a member of the UPMC Mercy Senior Academic Leadership Committee and is an Associate Fellow for the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Davis will address all general surgical needs, and her areas of particular interest are issues related to the gallbladder and colon, as well as hernias. 

“I am honored to join Independence Health System. Latrobe Hospital has a strong tradition of serving the community, and I look forward to continuing that mission by providing high-quality surgical care close to home,” said Dr. Davis. “I am pleased to be part of a health system that shares my focus on patient-centered care — recognizing each individual’s needs, values and goals. I embrace the opportunity to truly know the people I care for. These are my neighbors, friends, and community members, and it is a privilege to support their health.”

Dr. Davis is accepting new patients ages 18 and older at The Square at Latrobe located at 100 Excela Health Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650. To schedule an appointment, call 724-537-7100. 

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health