For Physicians: Refer a Patient
UC Davis Children’s Hospital welcomes the opportunity to partner with you in caring for your patient. From patient referrals to consultations to hospital transfers, we are here for referring physicians.
Life-Saving Care Close to Home
Personalized Care, Uniquely Sized For Your Child
Our state-of the-art children’s surgery center is specifically designed for the unique needs of children.
Why Choose UC Davis For Your Child
U.S. News ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best in three pediatric specialties in 2025-26, including nephrology, pediatric pulmonology and *orthopedics (*with Shriners Children’s Northern California).
It is the Central Valley’s only level I pediatric trauma center, level IV neonatal intensive care unit, level I ACS-verified children’s surgery center, and fetal care and treatment center providing care for children in 33 counties covering 65,000 square miles.
Comprehensive Range of Pediatric Services
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is the Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked comprehensive hospital for children, serving infants, children and adolescents with primary, subspecialty and critical care.
With physicians across more than 25 subspecialties, it provides the region’s greatest diversity of pediatric subspecialties.
Pediatric primary Care Close to Home
UC Davis pediatric primary care is available for your child’s everyday health care needs. Find a pediatrician or family medicine physician in a clinic near you!
Spotlight on Expert Care and Services
Visitor Policy Information
To help limit the spread of viruses, we have policies in place for visits to our hospital.
Patient Education A to Z
Health education for parents covering various pediatric conditions and procedures.
A proud member of the
Children’s Miracle Network
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s first hospitals to join Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), an international nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for, and awareness of children’s hospitals. Donations create miracles by funding medical care, research, equipment and programs that save and improve the lives of our children.
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