Meet Tracy Davis, MD, PhD — Founder of The Happy Physician

Certified professional life coach (ACC-ICF) doctor Tracy Davis, ELI-MP from Tucson Arizona.

The Moment I Realized I Had the Power to Change

For nearly 20 years, medicine was my identity. I loved it deeply… until I didn’t.

I felt stuck — like I had checked all the boxes but was still missing something. For a while, I thought that meant something was wrong with me. But it wasn’t. It was a signal that my values had shifted and it was time to create something new.

The turning point came when I realized I had the power to change. Once I gave myself permission to listen to what mattered most, everything began to shift.

For me, that meant changing roles in medicine to align more closely with my values. For you, it might look different. The common thread is empowerment: discovering what matters, finding the clarity to act, and creating a life that feels like your own.

Coaching completely transformed my life and it can do the same for you!

For more information, please also visit Why I Started The Happy Physician.

Thank you for visiting!

Tracy

What I Believe Is Possible for You

My Approach

Coaching with me is a safe space to pause, reflect, and find clarity. I listen without judgment and help you untangle the thoughts that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we uncover what matters most to you and build a way forward that feels doable and sustainable.

My Vision For You

I believe every physician deserves a life that feels meaningful and joyful. My vision is for you to wake up with energy, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose — knowing you are living the life you were meant to create. effective leader? My leadership coaching services can help you develop your leadership skills and build a high-performing team.

Why You Can Trust Me as Your Coach

You don’t just need support — you need support from someone who understands medicine, burnout, and what it takes to create change.

I bring a unique mix of experience as both a physician and a certified coach. After nearly two decades in medicine, I’ve lived the pressures and challenges you’re facing. And through advanced coach training and practice, I’ve developed the tools to help you create lasting, meaningful change.

Highlights:

MD & PhD (Pathology, Dermatopathology) with 20 years experience
20 years in academic & clinical medicine
Associated Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ACC-ICF)
Certified Happiness Trainer, Happiness Studies Academy
Certified Professional Coach (iPEC Coach Training Program)
Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
COR.E Dynamics™ Specialist
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These experiences give me a unique perspective: I understand the demands of medicine, and I have the tools to help you create a life that feels sustainable and fulfilling.

Life Beyond Medicine

Beyond the Credentials

I believe joy comes from embracing the little things that make life full. When I’m not coaching or working in medicine, you’ll often find me:

Chasing desert sunsets with my camera 📸
Obsessing over my rare succulent collection 🌵
Dabbling in ballroom dancing 💃
Planning my next big travel adventure ✈️
And yes… playing in a kazoo band once upon a time 🎶

These are the things that remind me life is meant to be enjoyed — and they fuel the energy I bring into my coaching.