48X Complex
Expected to open for patients in July 2025, the four-story, 268,228 square foot “48X Complex” will help to address the shortage of ambulatory operating room capacity at the main hospital. This project is envisioned to support a preliminary program of 14 operating rooms, 59 pre- and post-operative recovery bays, 14 single occupant extended stay recovery rooms, 96 clinical exam rooms and 19 clinical treatment rooms. The building will also include public spaces, clinical support, operations space (sterilization, pharmacy, etc.), imaging space, physical therapy space, as well as administration support space to facilitate patient support and education.
Square Footage: 265,000
Project Cost: $589 million
Estimated First Patient: July 2025
Building footprint is nearly 500 feet long and greater than the length of a football field.
Operating rooms are designed to enable robotic technology.
Complex will include multiple hyperbaric chambers for wound care and other medical conditions.
MRI suite will enable laser-guided procedures.
Theme of the building is inspired by the Sacramento River and surrounding environment.
Take a Look
Watch a virtual tour video of the Complex or view the renderings below.
In the News
Careers
With the opening of the 48X Complex, UC Davis Health has a variety of openings throughout multiple departments. In addition to clinical roles, UC Davis Health is hiring non-clinical positions in fields such as administration, finance, food services, custodial and more.
Please check out the 48X Complex employment opportunities website for more info.
Construction
Keep up-to-date with the building's development.