Personalized, patient-centered care
Primary Care
Our highly rated doctors and providers partner with you and your family to serve your everyday health care needs.
World-Class Care and Convenient Locations
Many Primary Care Clinics
UC Davis Health patients rate our providers on average 4.8 out of 5 stars. Our primary care doctors and providers in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and ob/gyn provide care at many primary care neighborhood clinics located throughout the Sacramento region.
Your partner for everyday health care needs
What is Primary Care?
Primary care covers prevention, wellness, care for chronic conditions, and treatment for a variety of health concerns.
Your primary care provider is often your first point of contact and may be thought of as a “general practitioner” who provides for your everyday health care needs. They focus on listening and developing a long-term partnership with you, looking at the complete picture of health and considering your family background and health history.
Primary care providers also give referrals to specialists when you need additional medical expertise to treat a specific condition.
Types of Primary Care Providers
Family Medicine
Physicians and providers in this field can care for your whole family and see patients of any age, including newborns. They also provide reproductive health care, including prenatal care.
Internal Medicine
Internal medicine doctors and providers give primary care for adults or older youth. There are also internal medicine doctors who practice specialty care, focusing one specific part of the body.
Pediatrics
Pediatricians provide general pediatric care from infancy through adolescence. Pediatricians may also specialize in a field of care, such as neonatal medicine.
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Physicians and providers in this field provide care for women at every stage of life. They specialize in reproductive health and offer family planning services.
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs)
FNPs are registered nurses that undergo extra training and education to provide primary care services to patients of all ages, with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. FNPs can also refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
Physician Assistants (PAs)
PAs are trained and licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Within the physician-PA relationship, PAs have the freedom to make medical decisions on their own and provide diagnosis of and treatment for various health conditions. Some PAs can also refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
Your Best Health
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
All of our primary care clinics have been formally recognized as patient-centered medical homes. This model of care emphasizes shared decision-making with you, and helpful communication and coordination support among all of your health care providers.
It’s an approach designed to help you make more informed choices – and receive the best results.
Expertise that benefits you
A Leading Academic Health Center
Our primary care providers are part of a world-class research university and the region’s only academic health center. It’s a health system that includes Sacramento’s #1 hospital, top-ranked medical and nursing schools, and renowned specialists on the leading edge of clinical innovation and discovery.
Our patients benefit from unique advantages including:
- New options for prevention, diagnosis and treatment – many not available elsewhere in our region
- Access to nearly 2,500 research studies
- Referrals to experts in 150 specialties
More Advantages of UC Davis Health
Wellness and Prevention Classes
In addition to personalized preventive care, our health teams offer wellness classes to help keep you and your family healthy.
Access to Convenient Care
Our convenient online and mobile app, MyUCDavisHealth, allows you to manage your health and schedule telehealth video visits for certain appointments.
Culturally Sensitive Environment
As a recognized leader in diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ health care, we’re proud to offer culturally competent and socially inclusive care to all patients.