Dr. Stuart Davidson serves as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Mount Desert Island Hospital, recognized nationally as a top rural hospital for quality care and patient satisfaction. As CMO, Dr. Davidson serves as a liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration and the MDI Hospital Board of Trustees. His role includes staff recruitment, development and revision of medical care protocols, promotion of ethical standards, effective and improved use of medical technology, and the evaluation and resolution of patient and staff concerns. Dr. Davidson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon recognized by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Boston. Following medical school, he attended Georgetown University for a surgical internship and orthopedic residency. Prior to joining MDI Hospital in 2010, Dr. Davidson was in private practice in Virginia.