When your child needs expert medical care, we’re here to help. Our compassionate providers care for every health concern.
Medically reviewed by Serena Yang, M.D. on April 20, 2026.
At UC Davis Health, we offer expert diagnosis, treatment, management and support for your child’s everyday health concerns. Your pediatric primary care provider serves your child from infancy through young adulthood.
Pediatricians and family medicine physicians provide general and preventive care with skill and compassion. We also offer personalized care for children with chronic or complex health conditions.
We also specialize in ways to help children understand their medical visits and feel confident during appointments. Your child receives expert health care customized for their specific needs.
Our pediatricians and family medicine physicians focus solely on treating all types of conditions and illnesses in children. Most of our primary care offices also offer on-site imaging, such as X-rays, along with laboratory services.
We offer convenient care at locations throughout the Sacramento region. Our doctors provide same- and next-day urgent care appointments, video visits, online scheduling and online messaging with your child’s care team.
We can refer your child to experts from more than 30 pediatric subspecialties when they need more complex services. We partner with you and with your child’s health care providers to bring your child the highest level of care.
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Our pediatricians and family medicine physicians offer comprehensive services to meet your child’s health and wellness needs.
We provide visits as early as the same day for acute illnesses such as the common cold, fever, flu and sore throats.
We counsel you and your child on developmental delays, growth concerns and nutrition issues.
We diagnose and make referrals for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and behavioral issues.
We can refer your child to pediatric sub-specialists affiliated with nationally ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital if they have a complex health concern.
We perform annual well visits and give immunizations to maintain your child’s health.
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
We diagnose and treat a full range of pediatric conditions and illnesses, from routine to complex.
We provide care for the full range of short-term children’s conditions, including the common cold, COVID-19, ear infections, flu, RSV and strep throat.
We offer a range of treatments for asthma and allergies in children.
We give you advice to help you and your child manage behavioral challenges, including issues with handling emotions and social interactions.
We offer diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, such as anemia.
We provide advanced diagnosis and treatment options for developmental conditions, such as ADHD and autism.
We offer comprehensive care for pediatric endocrine disorders, such as type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Our doctors provide guidance and advice on pediatric growth concerns, such as height or weight issues.
We offer routine hearing and vision screenings, as well as referral to specialists when needed.
Our doctors offer evaluation and treatment options for mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression.
We evaluate and treat all types of minor injuries in children, such as cuts, scrapes, sprains and strains.
We diagnose and offer care for all kinds of dermatology issues, such as acne, eczema and rashes.
Our pediatricians help children with sleep disorders, including problems with falling or staying asleep.
We provide care for stomach and digestive issues in children, such as gastroenteritis, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Our advanced diagnosis and testing options help to monitor your child’s development and find problems in early stages.
Behavioral assessments help to diagnose conditions such as ADHD. Developmental assessments screen for autism and for delays in developmental milestones, such as language, motor and cognitive skills, at specific ages.
We use blood tests, nasal swabs, urine tests and imaging tests, such as X-rays, to look for chronic conditions and infections.
We do regular hearing and vision screenings to look for any problems.
We screen for mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
We do physical exams to check your child from head to toe, including their blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen levels, reflexes and heart and lung function.
We check your child’s skin for conditions such as eczema and rashes.
Treatments we offer vary depending on your child’s age and condition.
We may recommend that your child make changes to their lifestyle to prevent or treat certain conditions. These changes can include moving around or exercising more, eating more healthy food, managing stress, improving sleep and developing healthy relationships. We also advise on reducing risky behaviors, such as preventing accidents and limiting screen time.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can treat acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
Your child should see a doctor who specializes in children’s health from birth through adolescence. We recommend regular well-child visits to check your child’s overall health and development, provide routine vaccinations and offer preventive care when needed.
Our pediatricians and family medicine physicians manage many of your child’s routine health concerns. We partner with pediatric specialists in many different areas, including dermatology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), endocrinology, gastroenterology, psychiatry and rheumatology, to treat more complex conditions.
To keep your child healthy, encourage and support good sleeping habits, eating a balanced diet, staying active and limiting screen time.
“Foundations of Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine,” NIH National Library of Medicine, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11941531/
“Tips to Support Healthy Routines for Children and Teens,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/tips-parents-caregivers/index.html