Dr. Dacre Knight, MD, MS, FACP

Dr. Dacre Knight, MD, MS, FACP

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Dacre Knight, MD, MS, FACP, is Chief Medical Officer of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, where he provides medical leadership across the organization’s global education, research, and clinical initiatives focused on the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and related conditions. He is responsible for ensuring the scientific integrity, clinical accuracy, and evidence-based approach of the Society’s programs, resources, and professional engagement activities. 

A recognized leader in complex diagnostic and consultative medicine, Dr. Knight is passionate about improving care for individuals living with chronic and often misunderstood conditions. He is committed to advancing patient-centred, multidisciplinary approaches to diagnosis and treatment while fostering collaboration across the global medical, scientific, and patient communities. 

Dr. Knight serves as Medical Director of the EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, where he is also an Associate Professor of Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, he specializes in chronic disease, unresolved illness, and the coordinated care of patients with EDS and HSD. 

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University and a master’s degree from George Mason University before completing residency training at the University of Mississippi. Prior to joining UVA, Dr. Knight founded and led the Mayo Clinic EDS Clinic for six years, helping establish one of the leading clinical programs dedicated to EDS and related disorders. He has also held faculty appointments at Saint Louis University and served as a physician in the United States Air Force, including deployment to Afghanistan in support of NATO’s Operation Resolute Support. 

An active researcher, educator, and mentor, Dr. Knight contributes to advancing knowledge and clinical practice in EDS and related disorders. His academic interests include the management of complex EDS cases, healthcare professional education, diagnostic innovation, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in medicine. 

A sought-after speaker and collaborator, Dr. Knight contributes to national and international conferences, educational initiatives, and scientific discussions aimed at improving outcomes for people living with EDS, HSD, and related conditions. 

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Knight is a devoted husband and father of four children. He is also a former NCAA Division III collegiate soccer player.