Our pediatric specialists are leaders in their fields. Their expertise has earned UC Davis Health national recognition in several pediatric subspecialties. As an academic medical center, we train the next generation of physicians to serve patients and their communities.

Our researchers work tirelessly to understand pediatric diseases and find new ways to diagnose and treat them. Through our many pediatric clinical trials, your child may have access to promising new treatments before they become broadly available.

At UC Davis Health, you can easily access nearly every healthcare service your child needs. We offer routine care and more than 30 subspecialties. Our renowned UC Davis Children’s Hospital features state-of-the-art surgical, trauma and intensive care.

Specialty clinics provide streamlined, focused care for a single condition, such as sickle cell disease or diabetes. We gather teams of specialists around your child with coordinated testing, treatment and support.

A medical procedure or hospital stay can be challenging for your child and family. Our child life specialists use play therapy and other techniques to lessen fear and anxiety. Child life is one of many support services we offer to help you navigate your child’s care journey.

We know that sometimes you need care close to home. We offer pediatric care at our main Sacramento campus and other locations across Northern California. With telemedicine, you and your provider can also access our specialty care physicians from any location.

Through UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, we provide expert care for children with cancer and blood disorders. As a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we have a track record for pioneering research, advanced treatments and personalized care.

Our fetal care specialists treat severe health conditions before birth (in utero). Early treatment may save your baby’s life and prevent future disability. We provide advanced fetal surgery for some developmental disorders, tumors and problems that arise in utero.

Endocrine disorders include type 1 and type 2 diabetes and diseases related to growth, puberty and hormone function. Our pediatric endocrine teams feature physicians, nurses, dietitians and social workers who work together for the health of your child.

Our Pediatric Heart Center offers the full range of tests and treatments for pediatric cardiac conditions. When possible, our pediatric heart specialists choose minimally invasive surgery, which means fewer incisions and a quicker recovery time.

Our PICU sees more than 1,600 critically ill children each year. With one nurse for every two patients and critical care physicians on site around-the-clock, your child receives constant monitoring. Our large, private rooms and sofa beds provide a comfortable place for you to stay close to your child.

Our researchers work constantly to advance the field of fetal care. We are part of a groundbreaking national clinical trial that combines fetal surgery and stem cell treatment. This new approach could improve the outlook for children with spina bifida.

UC Davis Health is home to the first procedure to implant a leadless, retrievable pacemaker in a child. Our specialists implant the device through a vein in your child's neck, where it travels to their heart. With no wires (leads), this pacemaker can be easily removable for battery replacement. This new device helps regulate heart rate for children with rare congenital heart conditions.

UC Davis Children’s Hospital has earned level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons. This verification requires us to meet the highest standards for your care team and quality improvement.