Patient Stories
Undiagnosed celiac disease is local family’s cautionary tale for other parents
A visit to UC Davis Children’s Hospital finally yielded a diagnosis that saved Piper’s life.
Read moreAfter a longboarding accident, a patient fights to regain all that was lost
Kyle was transported to the UC Davis Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where he spent 43 days fighting for survival.
Read morePediatric cancer diagnosis leads to panic, then relief for local family
Christina knew her toddler was ill and tried to get answers. But it wasn’t until she took her daughter to the UC Davis Pediatric Emergency Room that she would finally know for sure what was wrong – Emily had cancer.
Read moreZoey’s story: Pediatric urologist named family’s hero after diagnosis of rare condition
“With help from Dr. Kurzrock and his team, Zoey has gained confidence. She’s even been able to help others who share her condition.” Now a teenager, she is a spirited girl who enjoys karate, swimming and diving.
Read more“It is priceless for a mother to feel such confidence in the medical care that her child receives.”
UC Davis’ pediatric endocrinology team has helped 6-year-old Scarlett live a healthy life after she was born with a rare condition.
Read moreGame-changing heart surgery helps premature baby
Born at 25 weeks, Mateo was diagnosed with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and transported to UC Davis Children’s Hospital where world-renowned pediatric cardiologist Frank Ing performed life-saving surgery.
Read Mateo’s full storyPediatric cardiologist performs life-saving surgery on baby with rare heart condition
The Carson family had no idea their daughter had a rare congenital heart defect until she was airlifted to UC Davis after her heart was compressing her windpipe.
Read Heidi’s full story