Fetal Care and Treatment Center | UC Davis Children's Hospital

Fetal care and treatment center

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UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center

We offer the first comprehensive multidisciplinary fetal diagnosis and therapy center in inland Northern California. The UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center includes nationally and internationally renowned physicians who bring leadership and expertise in fetal diagnostics and intervention, including both surgical and nonsurgical therapies.

Our expert team

Conditions we treat

Families in the Sacramento region and beyond are able to benefit from advancements in maternal-fetal medicine and surgery that allow for intervention in utero or in real-time during the birthing process close to home. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of congenital disorders and conditions including:

Getting in touch with us

Contact us or make a referral

Physicians, patients and families can contact the Fetal Care and Treatment Center to find out more about our fetal care services.

Wondering about what types of conditions should be referred to us? View list of conditions to refer.

Referring physicians from other facilities, please use our Fetal Care and Treatment Center Referral form to refer patients and request services.

Download Referral Form

UC Davis Children’s Hospital

4301 X Street, 1st Floor, Suite 1501
Sacramento, CA 95817

The Fetal Care and Treatment Center is located within UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

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For consults, diagnostics and referrals

916-794-2229

To send a fax

916-734-4452

Our affiliations
  • Fetal Heart Society

    Fetal Heart Society’s mission is to advance the field of fetal cardiovascular care & science through collaborative research, education and mentorship.

    More about the Fetal Heart Society
  • The University of California Fetal Consortium

    The University of California Fetal Consortium is a transdisciplinary collaboration among the five University of California medical centers aimed at optimizing maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes by sharing expertise, training, and scholarship to identify and implement high-value, best-care practices.

    Learn more about the fetal consortium
  • NAFTNet

    The North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet) is a voluntary association of 36 medical centers in both the United States, Canada and Mexico that perform advanced in-utero fetal therapeutic procedures.

    Learn more about NAFTNet
  • International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society

    The International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society is a group of medical professionals striving to promote and encourage the development and advancement of the fetal diagnosis and therapy field.

    Learn more about the IFMSS.
  • The Association for Medical Ultrasound

    The Association for Medical Ultrasound is dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine. 

    Learn more about the AIUM.