INTERNAL MEDICINE
David J. Knapp, M.D.
Dr. David Knapp is a Primary Care Physician and specializes in Internal Medicine. He became interested in medicine while serving as a medic in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam era. He became a Registered Nurse and later a Physician Assistant. In 1988 he completed his medical training at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Knapp served as an internist in the U.S. Army from 1991 through 1996 as a Lieutenant Colonel during Desert Storm and Joint Endeavor. He established his practice with Cochise Health Alliance Medical Group, PC (CHAMG) here in Sierra Vista in 1995. In 2005, Dr. Knapp separated his practice from CHAMG and established Sierra Vista Internal Medicine, PLLC. Dr. Knapp was instrumental in developing the Medical Education Program and Residency Program for Canyon Vista Medical Center more than 10 years ago where he serves as Administrative Director of Medical Education, Preceptor and Resident Out-Patient Clinic Supervisor. Dr. Knapp has also served as the Medical Director of Hospice Casa de la Paz from November 1, 2010 to November 30, 2019. Dr. Knapp is married and has four sons and two grandchildren. He has more than 35 years of medical experience and has a special interest in geriatric and hospice medicine.
