Our OB-GYN program offers compassionate wellness services, maternity care and treatment for gynecologic conditions — all close to home.
Medically reviewed by Rebecca Brooks, M.D., L. Elaine Waetjen, M.D. and Melissa Chen, M.D. on July 01, 2026.
Our OB-GYN specialists bring you a complete range of obstetrics and gynecology services at every age and stage of life. We offer individualized care tailored to your medical needs and personal preferences. From puberty through pregnancy and beyond, you can rely on our compassion, innovation and world-class care.
We are proud to be the top hospital in the Sacramento region, according to U.S. News & World Report. We are also among the high-performing hospitals nationwide for gynecological cancer surgery. These ratings mean our patient care ranks higher than national averages.
We specialize in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Minimally invasive techniques use small incisions, or no incisions at all, to treat many gynecologic conditions. You recover faster and with less pain.
Our coordinated approach to care means all the specialists you need are under one roof. Obstetricians and gynecologists work alongside surgeons, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists and other experts to provide your care.
As Sacramento's No. 1 hospital, you'll benefit from unique advantages in primary care and specialty care. This includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment options from experts in 150 specialties.
To refer a patient, submit an electronic referral form or call.
Call to make an appointment.
At UC Davis Health, our obstetricians and gynecologists have a depth and breadth of expertise that’s hard to find elsewhere in the region. They have experience in a range of specialty areas so you can get excellent care close to home.
We monitor your health during pregnancy and do routine tests to check on your unborn baby’s growth and development. These tests can catch any medical issues early and help us recommend treatment if you need it.
We are a leader in high-risk pregnancy care and neonatal intensive care. Our medical center has a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the region’s only center providing on-site fetal surgeries. This means we’re uniquely qualified to care for your baby’s complex needs.
Our compassionate adolescent OB-GYN specialists treat young women going through puberty through age 19. Your child may have questions about her changing body. Our care team can help her understand this stage of life. We can also screen for medical conditions and provide any treatments she needs.
Our family planning experts provide compassionate counseling when you need information on contraception and abortion. We are here to listen and provide the information and treatment you need.
Our gynecologic oncology team provides advanced care for ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. As inland Northern California’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we combine academic subspecialty expertise with leading-edge research, precision diagnostics, and access to clinical trials.
Our team includes gynecologists with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery. We treat uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, menstrual disorders and many other conditions using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
Our experienced OB-GYNs at the UC Davis Health Early Pregnancy and Miscarriage Center specialist in pregnancy issues and miscarriage. We offer compassionate support for you and your family during difficult times.
Our team helps you manage the symptoms related to menopause and perimenopause (the transitional years leading up to menopause).
We recommend visiting us once a year for a wellness appointment. Your care team will do screenings and assessments that can catch medical problems early.
Our experts treat the organs in your pelvis (between your hips) and the muscles around them. We help prevent and treat conditions that affect fertility, pelvic pain, urination and bowel movements.
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
In addition to routine gynecological screenings and preventive care, we offer a full range of services for more complex concerns.
Our gynecologists specialize in pre-cancers of the vulva, vagina and cervix.
Menopause starts 12 months after your last menstrual cycle, when your ovaries stop making and releasing eggs. Perimenopause marks the time leading up to menopause when symptoms can start. The transition through menopause can come with symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and trouble sleeping.
Menstrual disorders can cause you to have absent or irregular periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods (dysmenorrhea) and premenstrual syndrome. You can also have hormone imbalances that affect your menstrual cycle.
Our gynecologists specialize in ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and unexplained ovary pain. We also offer diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer.
Pain in your pelvic area can have many causes, from pelvic inflammatory disease to pelvic floor disorders. We offer non-surgical and surgical treatment for any pelvic problem.
Urinary conditions include any medical problem that involves the organs that create, hold and carry your urine. These include chronic urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence and urinary frequency.
We diagnose and treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis and other conditions affecting your womb. Gynecologic oncologists offer specialized care for endometrial cancer.
Conditions that affect your vagina and vulva include vaginal pain and irritation or symptoms such as itching, discharge or an abnormal odor.
Our OB-GYN specialists offer advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for gynecologic conditions, pregnancy, and family planning. We understand the sensitive nature of gynecologic care, and you can expect respect and kindness throughout treatment. Our surgeons, obstetricians, gynecologists and nurses have broad experience and provide compassionate care designed to meet your goals.
Birth control (contraception) can offer you peace of mind and treat some gynecologic conditions. Your care team will ask you about your needs and desires and recommend custom birth control options.
We use surgically placed devices to treat conditions that affect your bladder control. These devices move or compress the tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside your body. We may also recommend setting a schedule to urinate, which can help you control your bladder.
Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vulva, and vagina. These cancers can also involve nearby pelvic organs. Our experts work with you to create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific cancer. That may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or clinical trials.
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can include taking estrogen and progesterone. MHT can improve symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.
Hysterectomy surgery removes your uterus. You may need a hysterectomy to treat conditions like cancer or endometriosis. Your surgeon can remove your uterus through incisions in your skin or through your vagina. Our surgeons use advanced gynecologic robotic surgery techniques, so you have smaller incisions, less pain and a faster recovery.
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor. This web of tissue stretches between your hips and holds your pelvic organs up. Our pelvic floor therapists can teach you targeted exercises to treat pelvic floor, urinary and gynecologic conditions.
Our expert surgeons can remove cysts, fibroids and growths from your ovaries, uterus, cervix or vagina. They use robotic-assisted surgery techniques when possible to provide the most minimally invasive procedure available.
At UC Davis Health, your provider will work with you to decide on a safe birth plan after a previous C-section. Our obstetricians have expertise in managing VBAC deliveries, and we have extensive services to support the birth you want.
A vaginal pessary supports your pelvic organs, like your uterus, bladder and rectum. Your provider will place this soft device inside your vagina. A vaginal pessary can prevent pelvic organ prolapse and lessen urinary incontinence.
Routine wellness exams can help us spot problems before they turn into serious complications. If a more complex health issue does arise, you have access to a regionally and nationally recognized team of specialists.
An obstetrics-gynecology specialist treats the female reproductive system. They provide care before, during and after pregnancy. They also treat gynecologic conditions like cancer.
You need a Pap smear every three years between ages 21 and 29. A Pap smear takes a small sample of cells from your cervix and tests them for cervical cancer. You may switch to tests for the human papilloma virus (HPV) every five years from ages 30 to 65. You can also get Pap smears every three years from ages 30 to 65. Your provider will help you decide if you need a Pap smear after age 65.
Call to schedule an appointment with an OB-GYN as soon as you know you are pregnant. At this visit, your care team can answer questions and do tests to check your health and plan your care.