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Patient Stories
Surgery
She dances. Dreams of being a doctor. Shines with a heart defect.
Learn how our pediatric specialists gave Ruby a bright future and the inspiration to become a doctor.
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Surgery
Minimally invasive ablation treats osteoid osteoma in young athlete
A football injury leads to discovery of a tumor in boy’s leg.
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We love to hear from families after their care experience
A mother expresses appreciation for the compassionate care her daughter received from the pediatric emergency department team.
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Surgery
‘They gave our child a chance to live a normal life’
UC Davis Health surgeons lengthen infant’s jaw so he can breathe on his own.
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Surgery
CuRe Trial helps Leo have a promising future
Leo graduated from the CuRe Trial, the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells.
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Surgery
On dialysis for 7 years, local teen gets life-changing kidney transplant
Justin will turn 16 in a few months and he and his mom are excited about what’s to come. “The gift he was given is amazing. It came from God, a selfless family and UC Davis. We are so grateful.”
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Maternity
UC Davis nurse’s cautionary tale of postpartum preeclampsia
Working at UC Davis Health, and leaning on personal experience, Kristin is passionate about sharing her cautionary tale.
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