• EFAC Clinic

    Edwards Family Athletics Center (EFAC)

UC Davis Sports Medicine at Edwards Family Athletic Center (EFAC)

UC Davis Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary team of experts in the fields of orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports performance. From professional athletes to “weekend warriors” to those just getting started in their health and wellness journeys, we provide rapid access to comprehensive musculoskeletal care to help you meet your health and performance goals.  

The highest level of care 

You can trust you will receive the highest level of care from our team of orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons and specialists at UC Davis Health, who are part of the nationally ranked UC Davis Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

Our team at EFAC includes fellowship-trained and subspecialty-certified orthopaedic surgeons who treat shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee conditions. Their clinical expertise is in cutting-edge, minimally invasive arthroscopic, reconstructive, or joint preservation techniques. 

About EFAC Clinic

The 50,000-square-foot facility is designed to support Aggie student-athletes and serves as a vital resource for the broader Sacramento region community. The UC Davis Sports Medicine service evaluates sports injuries of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, as well as degenerative conditions of the shoulder. EFAC’s outpatient sports medicine clinic offers advanced care in a convenient, community-focused setting. Patients benefit from a team of experts, including their elite training and experience with professional sports teams, ensuring they receive top-tier treatment for sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.  With leading-edge amenities and a collaborative approach to care, EFAC is not only a hub for athletic excellence but also a beacon for accessible, high-quality sports medicine in the region.

Conditions we treat:

Elbow Surgery

  • Biceps tear
  • Elbow instability
  • Golfer's elbow
  • Loose body elbow
  • Lesions
  • Osteochondral Tommy John
  • Triceps tear
  • Tennis elbow
  • UCL tear

Shoulder Surgery

  • AC joint arthritis
  • AC joint separation
  • Biceps tendonitis
  • Cuff tear arthropathy
  • Labrum
  • Labrum tear
  • Pec tear
  • Pectoralis tendon tear
  • Reverse shoulder replacement
  • Rotator cuff
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Shoulder osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder separation
  • SLAP tear

Read more on shoulder replacement surgery

Hip Surgery

  • FAI/femoroacetabular impingement
  • Gluteus medius tear
  • Hamstring tear
  • Impingement
  • Labral tear

Knee Surgery

  • ACL/anterior cruciate ligament
  • Cartilage restoration/cartilage repair
  • Cartilage regeneration
  • Joint preservation
  • LCL/lateral collateral ligament
  • MACI
  • MCL/medial collateral ligament
  • Meniscus repair
  • Meniscus tear
  • Meniscus transplant
  • Osteochondral allograft
  • Osteotomy
  • Patellar instability/kneecap dislocation
  • Patellar tendon tear
  • PLC/posterolateral corner
  • PCL/posterior cruciate ligament
  • Quadriceps tendon tear

Learn more about the MISHA and Cartiheal options

General Ortho Sports Surgery

  • Arthroscopy
  • Biologics
  • Minimally invasive
  • PRP
  • Sports Injuries

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Physician faculty

Our multidisciplinary team includes nationally renowned sports medicine physicians and orthopaedic surgeons who provide expertise in the areas of performance evaluation, training, and treatment that can only be gained by treating and training athletes of all abilities, from recreational to professional.


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Cassandra A. Lee, M.D.
Professor 
Chief of Service
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Orthopaedic Surgery

 


Christopher Bayne, MD

Christopher O. Bayne, M.D.
Associate Professor
Specialties: Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine


Ryan Freshman, MD

Ryan D. Freshman, M.D.
Assistant Professor 
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulder


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Mariano E. Menendez, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Specialties: Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine


Sports Medicine Locations 

C Street Cannery                               Edwards Family Athletic Clinic (EFAC)

3301 C Street, Suite 1600                  1120 Hutchison Drive
Sacramento, CA 95816                      Davis, CA 95826
Phone:                                                 Phone:
916-734-6805                                     530-702-2000


Current patients may request an appointment through 
MyUCDavisHealth

New patients can contact their primary care provider for a referral. If you are able to self-refer, call us to make an appointment. Referring physicians (Physician Referral Center) 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)

24-hour operator 916-734-2011.