J. Thomas Davidson, MD, Named 2019 Physician Philanthropist

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J. Thomas Davidson, MDPrinceton Medical Center Foundation has named J. Thomas Davidson, MD, the 2019 William P. Burks Physician Philanthropist of the Year. The award was established in 2012 to recognize a physician whose exemplary efforts have furthered the mission of the Foundation as well as other local nonprofits and community service organizations.

Dr. Davidson is a retired partner of Princeton Surgical Associates and is currently a senior active member of the Department of Surgery at Princeton Medical Center (PMC). He is also a former member of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Board of Trustees, having served for 22 years. 

A longtime generous donor and physician champion, Dr. Davidson, along with his wife, Sharon, continues to advocate for the hospital within the community. Dr. Davidson has performed countless roles during his lifetime of commitment to PMC. He continues to assist in fundraising activities by serving on our Golf Outing Committee and previously participated as a member of the Physician’s Development Committee to raise funds for the new hospital.

Among the many wonderful candidates we considered this year, Dr. Davidson stood out as a donor whose contributions demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the vision and values of the Foundation. The Foundation’s Board of Directors and staff thank Dr. Davidson for his continued commitment and generosity.


Article as seen in Foundation News Fall 2019.