Coordinated Care and Treatment
Hospital Medicine
Dedicated physicians providing around-the-clock care for complicated patient cases.
Specialties
Hospital Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Hospitalists coordinate all aspects of your treatment efficiently, from admission through discharge. Our hospital medicine staff doctors and medical residents keep your primary care physician and your family members updated on your status. They work closely with residents, nurses and medical technicians, and help train medical students. Our hospitalists also coordinate with appropriate post-discharge care services, including home health, rehabilitation and home IV infusion services as needed.
Well Rounded Care
- Order tests and procedures as needed.
- Monitor the progress of patients.
- Work in shifts distributed around the clock.
- Review test results and prescribe medications.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department and subspecialty divisions and departments, including Cardiovascular Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Family Medicine.
- Perform post-acute care for patients at several Sacramento-area skilled nursing facilities.
- Involved in Palliative and Hospice care programs.
Our Mission Statement
Providing Compassionate Care
Vision
- Leading the way in delivering compassionate care for our patients
Mission
- To provide compassionate, evidenced based, patient centered care, achieve excellence in research and medical education, and advance the practice of hospital medicine and quality of care in our community
Core Values
- Patient Centered
- Teamwork, Collegiality, and Collaboration
- Integrity and Respect
- Innovation and Adaptability
- Academic Excellence
- Community Engagement and Service
- Continuous Improvement
Choosing UC Davis Health
Why UC Davis Health?
Year after year, UC Davis continues to show why it’s one of the nation’s leading public universities and a top research institution.
Our Top Ranked Medical Center
Our nationally recognized academic medical center offers exceptional primary care and specialty care in 150 fields.
Work At UC Davis Health
Our academic health system includes one of the country’s best medical schools, a nationally ranked 627-bed acute-care teaching hospital, and a 1,000-member physicians’ practice group.
Living In Sacramento
Sacramento and its surrounding region have so much to offer. From restaurants that pride themselves on farm-to-fork cuisine to a variety of outdoor recreation spots to family-friendly events, there's something for everyone.