Best pediatric doctor in northern California. Excellence in medicine. Thank you Dr. Friendread more

We just moved to Davis with our one-year-old and found Dr. Friend through some personal references…read more We've been very, very happy. She's extremely knowledgeable and never makes us feel bad or silly for asking over-the-top anxious parent questions. She also has a fabulous rapport with our son, who isn't the quickest to warm up to strangers. We recommend her highly!!

I love her and my kids love her. She always takes her time and listens and never makes you feel a…read morequestion or concern is dumb! Our 50 min drive is 100% worth it for a provider we trust

From the owner: This provider is part of Sutter Health, dedicated to creating a more personalized healthcare…read moreexperience.

Dr. Jilk is absolutely incredible! He will spend all the time you need with you and your little…read moreones. He will listen to you and give you his honest opinions and make sure you are comfortable with any and all decisions you make for your child(ren). My son's father and I don't have the easiest go at parenting together yet Jilk is there to support the both of us as we coparent our little guy and make the best choices for his health and well-being! My son absolutely loves seeing Jilk! He gets excited! You can clearly see how much Jilk loves kids. I hope I can keep Jilk as my son's pediatrician for many many years! Don't wait any longer! Get signed up with him!

Dr. Jilk has been our pediatrician since we moved here and we're very glad to have found him. He…read morehas gone above and beyond in so many cases answering our questions and calming our worries. He clearly loves kids and understands how scary it is being a new parent. If you're looking for a doctor for your little one, he's a great choice!

My oldest who will be 7 has seen several care teams before getting into see Dr. O at 2 1/2 and once…read morewe met I would never consider taking my children elsewhere. I've since had 2 other children and even when sick our visits with him are so pleasant and he is so reassuring. Even when he's beyond busy he will take time to reassure a worried mama, which all advice line calling moms can appreciate. We are so grateful to have found him, and his wisdom and experience are so evident when bringing in any concerns you might have. The range of issues between three children can be complex and often frightening and I can say with all confidence my children are in the best hands with Dr. O. Don't hesitate changing over to his practice, it's worth the drive if you are outside of Davis!

I went to john oberholtzer for years. He is a great doctor and a nice guy.read more

Dr Labaro has been my kids doctor since they were newborns she is amazing and we will miss her…read morewhen she moves to Davis

My son is 2.5 years old and has been in and out of hospitals and doctors offices ever since he got…read morea bad case of RSV as a newborn. I understand kids get sick often, but his sick is different than other kids sick. I have gone from doctor to doctor begging to do any kind of testing and was always brushed off as just a worriesome mom. Last night we saw Dr Labaro who looked in depth at his chart and history and did a full exam and determined him to have asthma. She wrote up a very in depth, color coded, chart of all the different zones of asthma and when to give him what medicines and referred him to a breathing specialist. She took her time with us and ensured that I understood everything she was prescribing and saying. Dr Labaro is the first doctor who took the time to listen to me, validate my concerns, and help my son. I will never see anyone else for my kids if I have a choice!!! Thank you Dr. Labaro!!

Grateful we have such an excellent hospital in our community. I have consistently experienced…read more5-star service at Sutter Davis for everything from imaging and labs, to ER and surgery. Everyone working here is excellent at their job, trustworthy and responsive. The facilities are spotless and well-equipped.

Update: Posted this almost a week ago & sent emails and have had no one reach back out to me…read more clearly displays lack of care and seriousness to this situation. I brought my two-month-old daughter to the Emergency Department due to severe diarrhea after receiving conflicting medical opinions from multiple providers. On that same day, I sought emergency care twice because I was increasingly concerned about her condition. My daughter was experiencing diarrhea at an alarming frequency--approximately five to six bowel movements per hour during and after feedings. Despite repeatedly communicating these concerns, no testing was performed, and I felt my concerns were dismissed without a thorough evaluation. During the first visit, I was essentially told there was nothing that could be done and was sent home. Given my daughter's age and the severity of her symptoms, I expected a more comprehensive assessment or explanation regarding why further testing was not warranted; however, I trusted the doctor.  During the second visit, a triage nurse informed me that if my daughter was not drinking, she might require IV fluids. At that time, my daughter began drinking her milk again. Based on guidance I had previously received from healthcare providers regarding signs of dehydration, I wanted to wait before proceeding with an IV if it was not immediately necessary. My decision was based on medical information I had been given and my desire to avoid unnecessary interventions while still ensuring my daughter's safety. When Physician Assistant Jessica Upton entered the room, I felt she immediately approached the situation with a condescending and sarcastic tone. Rather than providing education or discussing concerns respectfully, she spoke to me in a manner that felt belittling and dismissive. She repeatedly referenced being a mother herself and implied that she would have handled the situation differently, which came across as judgmental rather than supportive. She mentioned how because it was my second time at the hospital, I shouldn't be "messing around" and "taking it serious"- assuming I did not care enough or had any knowledge. At no point did I feel she attempted to understand the circumstances that had led me to seek care or the conflicting information I had received from other medical professionals. As a mother who had spent the entire day seeking help for her infant, I was already scared, exhausted, and doing my best to make informed decisions for my child. Ms. Upton's communication style made me feel humiliated and invalidated rather than supported. The interaction became so upsetting that I cried in the Emergency Department. I also requested to speak with the charge nurse that evening. Unfortunately, I did not feel my concerns were taken seriously. The charge nurse, whose name I did not obtain, appeared largely unfazed by the situation and repeatedly responded with a nonchalant "okay" while I explained what had occurred. I received no reassurance that my concerns would be investigated, nor any indication that the impact of the interaction was understood. The charge nurse suggested having a conversation with Ms. Upton. I declined because my primary concern at that point was my daughter's health, and I did not feel comfortable being placed in another situation where I might be dismissed, talked down to, or invalidated. My complaint is not simply about a disagreement regarding treatment. It is about the lack of empathy, professionalism, and respectful communication I experienced while seeking medical care for my infant daughter. Parents who bring young infants to the Emergency Department are often scared and looking for guidance. Regardless of differing medical opinions, patients and families deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.

Hit or miss here. We have been coming here the past 7 years and we like the doctors and nurses…read more However we have had a lot of issues with scheduling and having our appointments canceled on us at the last minute. It takes forever to get through on the phone, and it takes forever to get labs done. Overall it's decent as far as the care you receive though.

Update: we called the number given, it took 2 hours to speak to someone who was very empathetic and…read moresaid would help with getting appointments scheduled, 12 days later, we've heard nothing. It seems some people want to care, the infrastructure doesn't allow that. If you need to get seen in a timely manner, go somewhere else, if you do get in and need follow up care, you might die before this happens. I do not recommend UC Davis, if you are looking for good healthcare.