Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Leader in research and rated high-performing in colon cancer surgery.
Clinical Science
First Endoscopic, Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy With New Needle
UC Davis Health endoscopy team members performed the world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of two pancreatic tumors and a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, allowing for improved diagnostic capabilities. Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, M.D., medical director of gastrointestinal endoscopy, performed the procedures using a unique instrument called EndoDrill® GI.
SURGERY
Expanded Colorectal Team Brings New Expertise
The UC Davis Division of Colorectal Surgery has doubled in size to a five-surgeon team. This team brings the newest in robotic-assisted surgical skills and other advanced expertise to meet the growing need of colorectal cancer treatment in our region. UC Davis Health offers the one university-based American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer in Northern California.
RESEARCH
Promising Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Crohn’s Disease
A stem cell therapy for Crohn’s disease developed by UC Davis Health researchers has shown promising results in mouse studies. The research, published in npj Regenerative Medicine, showed that human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells helped heal the lining of the intestines and prompted a positive immunologic response.
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Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology provides innovative tertiary care for managing complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases
Department of Surgery
- Division of Foregut, Metabolic and General Surgery is committed to metabolic research, surgical excellence, and novel techniques
- Division of Colorectal Surgery offers expert care for colorectal cancer and minimally invasive colorectal surgery
- Division of Transplant Surgery ensures that all transplant patients receive leading care for complex procedures with long-term follow up
- Division of Surgical Oncology specializes in treating gastrointestinal, liver, stomach and colorectal cancers
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Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked high-performing in colon cancer surgery
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in colon cancer surgery.
World-class cancer care
One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
Ranked among the nation’s top performers
UC Davis Medical Center received Healthgrades® America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for 2024, placing us among the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. We also received accolades for high-quality patient care, known as Specialty Excellent Awards, in five areas including cardiac, neurosciences, gastrointestinal, critical care and pulmonary specialties.
Recognized as a great hospital in America
UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by the 2023 edition of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Great hospitals in America” list.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.