Top Doctors 2022 Profiles

Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Haley Bray & Dr. Marc Orlando,

Fellowship-Trained Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Christa Clark, founder of Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, welcomes two new colleagues, Dr. Haley Bray and Dr. Marc Orlando, to the practice.

DR. HALEY BRAY specializes in facial plastic surgery including deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, and upper and lower eyelid lift. “I offer treatment options that will appear completely natural and enhance your features.”

DR. MARC ORLANDO specializes in a full range of body contouring procedures including breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift, and mommy makeovers. “I personalize each procedure to achieve the naturallooking results you deserve.”

All surgical procedures are performed in a state-of-the-art, accredited facility for optimal safety, comfort, and privacy. Granite Bay Cosmetic also offers the most effective non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Whatever your goals, the GBCS family is ready to help you look naturally beautiful and feel seriously confident.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery • 5220 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay CA 95746 • (916) 242-2662 www.granitebaycosmetic.com • Insta: @granitebaycosmetic

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern CA

Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.

FOCUS: Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery, specializing in lasers, injectables and body contouring. With over 40 lasers and devices on-site, we provide comprehensive care that is customized to the individual patient. EDUCATION: Medical Degree— UCD School of Medicine. Internship, Residency, Chief Resident—UCD School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology. Clinical & Research Fellow in Cutaneous Laser Surgery—Harvard School Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine. AFFILIATIONS: American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), American Academy of Dermatology, AMA, AOA Medical Honor Society. HONORS: Elected to American Dermatological Association in 2011. ASDS: Board of Directors 2009. Innovations in Aesthetic Dermatology Lectureship (2020) and Leon Goldman & Caroline & William Mark Memorial Awards (2020) ASLMS: Board of Directors 1998-2001, President 2002, Secretary 20152018. Dr. Thomas E. Rohrer’s Presidential Citation (2021), Melanie C. Grossman, MD Award for Leadership, Mentorship & Public Advocacy for Women in Medical Science Award (2021). GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Three wonderful children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: First female president of ASLMS. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Unsurpassed patient care and groundbreaking research, including over 120 clinical trials, including landmark studies for Laser Resurfacing, Fraxel, CoolSculpting, and more. CHARITABLE WORK: Physicians for Hope, New Beginnings: Removal of Radiation Marks, Human Trafficking Tattoos and Branding. ADVICE: The truth always wins.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3835 J Street, Sacramento • (916) 456-0400 • lasercenter@skinlasers.com • www.skinlasers.com

Daniel L. Monahan, M.D.

FOCUS: Our goal is to help people enjoy better selfesteem, happiness, and health by treating unwanted varicose veins and spider veins. Dr. Monahan specializes in treating vein disorders. EDUCATION: UC Davis, BA, Zoology, 1976. Medical School: University of Hawaii, 1981, M.D., Cleveland Clinic Hospital 1981-1984, Virginia Mason Clinic 1984-1987 - completed General Surgery. Residency. MEMBERSHIPS: American Venous Forum; American College of Surgeons, American Vein and Lymphatic Society (SP). PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Published a research project which changed the understanding of varicose veins and treatment. INNOVATIONS: I treat varicose and spider veins in stages, reducing the amount of treatment, potential problems, and costs, and improving results. All the most current knowledge and technology are used in our evaluation and treatment of patients with venous disorders. BEDSIDE MANNER: Patients frequently say ours is the friendliest medical office they have ever been to. We treat people personally, with compassion, and the best possible evaluation and treatment.

OFF HOURS: Golf, fly-fishing, reading. ADVICE: Treating varicose and spider veins for appearance can improve selfesteem and confidence. But vein disease can also result in significant health issues, with leg pain and swelling, and more. Call our office for a consultation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monahan Vein Clinic 1211 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Ste.120, Roseville (916) 791-8346 (VEIN) • Veinfocus.com

Kenneth M. Toft, M.D. Toft Facial Surgery

FOCUS: Dr. Kenneth M. Toft is considered Sacramento’s expert in facial plastic surgery. Education: He began his surgical training at Stanford University, continued his studies as a Clinical Instructor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA, and has been the Medical Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mercy San Juan Medical Center for thirteen years. This impressive pedigree is backed up with exceptional results. Dr. Toft uses his expertise to minimize the signs of surgery so his patients can return to their active lifestyle looking refreshed, youthful and balanced. Not ready for surgery? Dr. Toft also personally performs all fillers, Botox®, Dysport®, and Photofacial treatments. If you are considering facial plastic surgery, make an appointment with “the expert” in Facial Plastic Surgery, Kenneth M. Toft, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 959 Reserve Drive, Roseville (916) 782-TOFT (8638) www.ToftFacialSurgery.com

David Kaufman, M.D.,

Drew Davis, M.D.

Plastic Surgery

FACS

FOCUS: Kaufman & Davis Plastic Surgery is focused on aesthetic plastic surgery with an emphasis on breast enhancement, body contouring and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. We also offer an array of non-surgical options for aesthetic improvement. EDUCATION: Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Davis are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kaufman received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School and subsequently attended Stanford University for his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency. He is, however, most proud of his time at the U.S. Naval Academy and his active duty service as a Navy SEAL. Dr. Davis attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and also, completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. WHAT SETS THEM APART: A combination of exceptional training, extensive experience and a passion for excellence differentiates Kaufman & Davis Plastic Surgery. Supported by a team of caring, fun and energetic professionals, our goal is to make patients feel confident they are in the right place. For that reason, we strive for patients to feel like “extended family” and to be excited about the prospect of self-enhancement. OFF-HOUR ACTIVITIES: Both Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Davis love spending time with their families—preferably traveling, playing, and exploring outdoors. CHECK US OUT: Still a single location practice, we invite you to visit us at our newly built, state-of-the-art, Folsom office. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1841 Iron Point Road, Folsom • (916) 983-9895 • www.thenaturalresult.com

Pain Matters Lecture Series

The advisory board of the UC Davis Center for Advancing Pain Relief and UC Davis Health’s Division of Pain Medicine is a volunteer philanthropic board that supports education, policy and clinical programs regarding pain management; members come from different sectors of the community, but all share a deep commitment to furthering the mission of pain relief at UC Davis Health. This winter they will host the Pain Matters Lecture Series; three lectures on back pain, cancer pain, and pain and wellness. These free evening presentations by pain management experts are designed for business and community members to learn about pain issues, with refreshments and networking time built in. For more event details, visit health.ucdavis.edu/advancingpainrelief.

UC Davis Center for Advancing Pain Relief faculty and advisory board members.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Kate Lorenzen, CAPR Associate Director • kllorenzen@ucdavis.edu • health.ucdavis.edu/advancingpainrelief

David M. Skeehan

DO, FACS

Sierra Pacific Surgical

MISSION STATEMENT / PHILOSOPHY: Confront Disease. Educate Patients. Restore Health. At Sierra Pacific Surgical we believe that a physician is first and foremost an educator.

FOCUS: We focus on partnering with patients to accurately diagnose and treat surgical issues while using cutting edge technology in all aspects of general surgery. Dr. Skeehan has been recognized by the Surgical Review Committee as both a Surgeon of Excellence and Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery. He treats the whole spectrum of general surgery conditions with a special interest in robotic surgery for the colon, hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Mercy Hospital of Folsom.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

584 N Sunrise Avenue, Suite 100 Roseville, CA 95661

1625 Creekside Drive, Ste 200 Folsom, CA 95630

6620 Coyle Avenue, Ste 408 Carmichael, CA 95608

Downtown Sacramento Office - Coming Soon (916) 250-2596 • www.sierrapacificsurgical.com

Ideal Plastic Surgery

FOCUS: With over 40 years of combined surgical experience and thousands of satisfied patients, Dr. Boone, Dr. Deb and Dr. Pirko have joined forces to create IDEAL PLASTIC SURGERY. Our new State-of-the-art surgery center in Sacramento is your destination for experience and safety when you’re ready to invest in yourself!

Con mas the 40 años combinados de experiencia en cirugía plástica, el Dr Boone, la Dra Deb y el Dr Pirko se han unido para crear IDEAL PLASTIC SURGERY. Nuestro centro quirúrgico certificado es su casa para cuando usted busque los servicios de cirujanos plásticos certificados y de un equipo completo que le hable en su idioma!

CONTACT INFORMATION

77 Cadillac Drive, Suite 170, Sacramento, CA 95825 www.IdealPlasticSurgery.com

Facebook: IdealPlasticSurgerySacramento (916) 664-3391

Jacqueline Ho, MD,

FACOG Associates in Women’s Health Care

Dr. Ho, adored by all her patients, specializes in obstetrics and robotic gynecologic surgery. Fast Facts: A twin with twin girls. USAF Veteran –Yes, she was once called “Major Ho.” Delivered over 3,000 children in Sacramento. www.aiwhc.com

Sacramento Ear Nose &

UC Davis Center for Pain Medicine

The UC Davis Center for Pain Medicine provides state-of-the-art care that allows individuals living with pain to regain function and enjoy healthy, active lives. Our faculty has received international and national recognition and includes multiple recipients of Sacramento Magazine’s Top Docs award. Our entire team works together to create and implement individualized treatment plans that address both physical and emotional well-being. We offer leading-edge clinical treatments such as specialized injections, implantable devices, medication therapies, and behavioral-based interventions. Our research center draws on the expertise of specialists across different fields to develop pain therapies for the future. We are honored to serve our greater Sacramento community. CONTACT INFORMATION: 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 • Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800) 482-3284 health.ucdavis.edu/pain

Pacific Skin Institute

FOCUS: Dr. Cindy Chambers, Dr. Raja Sivamani and Dr. An Yen are board-certified dermatologists with exper tise in integrative skin heath and wellness, medical education and cutting-edge clinical research. Collectively, they have lectured globally and published hundreds of research articles and are considered national experts in a variety of skin conditions and natural treatment modalities by integrating the latest prescription protocols with a holistic approach. Their comprehensive approach and desire to make a personal connection with every patient allows them to provide the best dermatologic skin care in Northern California. Pacific Skin Institute has four convenient locations, Sacramento, Folsom, Elk Grove and Vacaville, with a staff of pediatric and adult board-certified dermatologists and specially trained Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to treat all your skin care needs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sacramento, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Vacaville Phone: (916) 925-7020 Fax: (916) 925-3680 psiderm.com

Retinal Consultants Medical Group

FOCUS: Our specialized eye surgeons provide the highest level of care for all retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, and macular degeneration. WHAT SETS US APART: The Retinal Consultants are honored to again be named top doctors in the Sacramento Area. Serving Northern California for 40+ years, all our surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and have additional years of fellowship training to be members of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Our group has special expertise in the management of intraocular tumors, uveitis, and retinal dystrophies. We also conduct research to develop the next generation of therapies in our field.

Margaret Chang, MD, MS • David Cupp, MD • Robert A. Equi, MD • Carlos Medina, MD • Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc • Joel A. Pearlman, MD, PhD • Cameron Pole, MD • J. Brian Reed, MD • David Telander, MD, PhD • Tony Tsai, MD • Robert T. Wendel, MD • Christianne Wa, MD

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3 Parkcenter: 916-454-4861 • Greenback: 916-339-3655 Visit www.retinalmd.com for contact information for our Chico, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Folsom, Grass Valley, Modesto, Roseville, Stockton, and Yuba City offices.

UC Davis General Thoracic Surgery

Our general thoracic surgery program helped UC Davis Medical Center rank #27 in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 rankings, and earn the top score of “high performing” for lung cancer surgery specifically. Our team treats people with lung and other chest problems most often using highly precise robotic-assisted surgery, and is Sacramento’s highest-volume robotic general thoracic surgery program.

Shown: Program surgeons Lisa Brown, FACS, David Tom Cooke, FACS and Luis Godoy with one of UC Davis Health’s surgical robots.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2335 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 | General information: 916-734-5994 | Appointments/Referrals: 916-734-5959 | thoracic@ucdavis.edu | health.ucdavis.edu/surgery/specialties/thoracic

Sacramento Eye Consultants

Jacob Brubaker, MD and Xiongfei Liu, MD specialize in laser cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries. Samuel Lee, MD, Peter Wu MD and Patricia Sierra, MD are corneal specialists with extensive experience in enhancing vision with LASIK, PRK, and refractive cataract surgery. All surgeons are fellowship trained and considered local and national experts in their field. Sacramento Eye Consultants provides the highest quality patient care through state-of-the-art technology, surgical techniques, and excellent customer service in the Greater Sacramento Area. Our surgeons offer premium options to our patients to ensure the best outcome possible. Our services give patients an opportunity to correct astigmatism and presbyopia, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Convenient locations in Sacramento & Lincoln www.SacramentoEyeConsultants.com • (916) 471-4700

Pulmonary Medicine Associates

FOCUS: Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, COPD Transitional Care and Travel Medicine. WHAT SETS US APART: The physicians at Pulmonary Medicine Associates are honored to be named among the top doctors in Sacramento area. Serving our community for over 45 years, PMA providers possess specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary, infectious disease, sleep, and related disorders. Our 50+ providers are committed to providing patients with the best treatment options available in a compassionate and respectful manner, so patients receive the highest quality care. We work hard to provider excellent care to our patients in Northern California.

UC Davis Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

As a nationally recognized surgeon, researcher and teacher, Dr. Tollefson is a leader in innovative facial plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques that help adults and children. He is fellowship-trained and double board-certified, and has served patients in the Sacramento and Northern California areas for 17 years. Dr. Tollefson specializes in the full spectrum of pediatric and adult facial restorative and aesthetic surgery, such as rhinoplasty to reshape the nose; surgery after facial skin cancer removal; and reconstructive surgery of the face, ears, lip, palate and nose in children and adults. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the medical journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, publishing innovative rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery research. Dr. Tollefson’s passion translates to the highest-quality care for you and your family.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2521 Stockton Blvd., Ste. 6206, Sacramento, CA 916-734-2347 www.drtravistollefson.com

Michael J. Fazio, M.D., Inc.

CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN SKIN CANCER SURGERY

Thank you to our patients: It has been our absolute privilege to care for you. Thank you to our referring doctors and colleagues: We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you to our amazing staff: Thank you for truly caring about the well-being of every patient every day. Thank you to Dr. Summer R. Youker: Summer, you have been a wonderful addition to the practice in so many ways. Thank you to Linda, my wife and best friend of over 40 years: Simply put, you are the “glue” that keeps it all together. Dr. Justin J. Fazio: It is with immense pride and excitement that I announce that my son, Dr. Justin J. Fazio will join me in the practice of Mohs and reconstructive surgery in the summer of 2023. We look forward to many years of practice together in Sacramento. Specializing in MOHS Micrographic Skin Cancer & Reconstructive Surgery in Sacramento

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2805 J St., Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95816 • (916) 492-1828 • faziomd.com

Northern California Fertility Medical Center Physicians and IVF Lab

FOCUS: Our vision is your future family. If you are experiencing difficulty becoming pregnant, we offer a full range of infertility services including in vitro fertilization, family balancing, egg donation, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, gestational surrogacy and vasectomy reversal. EXPERIENCE: Since 1992, our physicians, Michael Murray M.D., Laurie Lovely M.D., Sahar Stephens M.D., Manuel Doblado M.D., Sara Babcock Gilbert M.D., and Suzanne Generao M.D. have helped create thousands of families. WHY NCFMC? We are the largest fertility center in the region. We are proud of our high success rates and commitment to the highest quality care in our state-of-the-art facility. Our exceptional team of nurses, embryology, laboratory, clinical, and administrative staff are here to help you reach your family goals.

LITTLE MIRACLES HAPPEN EVERYDAY AT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FERTILITY MEDICAL CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION: 4320 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841 • (916) 773-BABY • www.NCFMC.com

Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center

Responsible Pain Management

OUR APPROACH: We offer individualized, comprehensive treatment to effectively treat pain using the most state-of-the-art techniques to identify the generators of pain. We offer pain management options including responsible medication management, neuromodulation, minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and non-invasive therapies that stimulate cellular level healing, such as laser therapy for pain control. These innovative approaches, positive outcomes, and the highest patient satisfaction scores have fueled our growth over the past 20 years.

OUR MISSION: Relieve pain, restore function and improve quality of life.

OUR TOP DOCTORS: We are proud of our staff of highly qualified medical professionals. Our top doctors include: Dr. Vinay Reddy, Dr. Brian Joves, Dr. Ethelynda Tolentino, Dr. Natalya Shtutman, Dr. Raman Gurai, Dr. Nicolas Karvelas, Dr. Morgan O’Connor, Dr. Julie Hastings (not pictured) and Dr. Jason Kung.

WHAT SETS US APART: We have exceptional providers who seamlessly integrate the newest medical innovations with evidence-based medicine to understand and treat your pain. This has made us Northern California’s leader in pain care as well as a Center of Excellence in spine care. Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center has been honored at the state and congressional level. We are not only the largest spine and pain medical practice in the Sacramento region, Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center is also the center that more physicians go to for their own spine care.

OUR LOCATIONS: We have locations in Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom and Granite Bay.

Visit www.spinenerve.com to learn more about what makes us unique and how we may improve your quality of life.

Biljinder Chima, M.D. Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Medicine

SPECIALTY: Sports medicine and concussion care and management. EDUCATION: Family Practice residency at San Joaquin General Hospital; Sports Medicine fellowship at Arizona State University; Credentialed ImPACT Consultant. MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, Sacramento Valley Concussion Consortium PERSONAL: I am a husband and father of two children. I coach soccer and basketball. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being double board certified in family practice and sports medicine by the age of 29. INNOVATIONS: I am a certified ImPACT provider (a neurocognitive test that assists in the assessment and management of concussions and patients’ return to play). BEDSIDE MANNER: I am approachable and like to laugh and engage with my patients. ADVICE: Stretch and stay flexible.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3104 Sunset Blvd., Suite 2B, Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 624-0300; (916) 624-0631 FAX

Chiraag S. Patel, M.D.

Granite Bay Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Dr. Patel grew up in locally in Roseville and attended Jesuit. He completed his fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, one of only eight Ivy League institutions. His specialties include rare immune disorders, extreme forms of allergic disease and severe asthma. His philosophy hinges on the well-being of the entire patient with a crucial focus on patient education.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 8735 Sierra College Blvd, Ste 200, Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 771-2531 • www.granitebayallergy.com

Payvandi Soheil, DO

Orthopedic Specialists of Sacramento

Dr. Payvandi began private practice in August 2008, with a practice emphasis on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the elbow, wrist and hand. Over the years, Dr. Payvandi has helped many athletes including UFC Mixed Martial Artists such as Urijah Faber and Chad Mendez recover and safely return to their sport. Professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association and the California Orthopaedic Association.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2801 K Street, Ste. 310 Sacramento, CA 95816 • (916) 389-7977

UC Davis Health 2022 Highlights

We’re extraordinarily grateful for the knowledge, experience, innovation and dedication that all of our Top Doctors bring to their work. And we’re immensely proud of the instrumental ways that their efforts improve health, both for our individual patients and our greater region.

Working together, UC Davis physicians harness the power of a world-class university and connect patients with the expertise, discoveries and resources of our region’s only academic health system. Some highlights:

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The leading-edge diagnosis and treatment technologies of UC Davis Medical Center, rated Sacramento’s No. 1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report and one of the top ten in California.

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Nine adult and five pediatric medical specialties ranked among America’s best by U.S. News.

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Congratulations on the 286 Top Docs honors for UC Davis Health physicians in Sacramento Magazine’s annual list of our region’s best doctors! We’re proud of each of our “Top Docs”— and of all UC Davis Health primary and specialty care physicians. Thank you all for your work to save lives, improve health, and protect our shared community.

A unique role in fighting COVID-19 and other infectious diseases — by helping to research and introduce new treatments and vaccines, launching the region’s first long COVID clinic, and sharing the latest expert guidance for everyday life.

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Nationally ranked cancer care, from inland Northern California’s only center to hold “comprehensive” designation from the National Cancer Institute.

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The Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children, home to the region’s only nationally ranked NICU.

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Magnet® designation, the nation’s highest recognition for nursing excellence.

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17 primary care clinics across many area communities, including Auburn, Davis, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and more.

Bringing our region the latest health care advancements and expertise — when they’re needed most.

We’re honored to have an infectious diseases team that’s home to many Top Docs and that works so tirelessly to inform and protect our community — throughout the ever-evolving corona virus pandemic, during outbreaks of diseases like monkeypox and RSV, and in the background to help prevent epidemics in the first place.

UC Davis Infectious Diseases team

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Since treating America’s first known case of community-spread COVID-19, UC Davis Health infectious diseases experts like Stuart Cohen, Dean Blumberg and Natascha Tuznik have played important roles both locally and nationally in responding to the pandemic — providing acute and non-acute care for COVID patients, helping to advance key treatments and vaccines, and sharing the latest evidence-based prevention advice through the media.

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Along with fellow Top Docs like Archana Maniar, Bennett Penn and Sarah Waldman, they also provide key care and research for other health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and organ or bone marrow transplants.

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Blumberg, Ritu Cheema and fellow pediatric infectious diseases Top Docs care for kids with both acute and chronic conditions, and are involved in preventive vaccine and antibiotics research for children.

‚ George Thompson is a key expert and researcher on valley fever, a dustrelated disease that poses a unique challenge for dry, hot regions like its namesake Central Valley.

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Tuznik also leads our travel clinic, dedicated to delivering expert medical consultation for international travel and providing tools for a safe and healthy journey.

UC Davis Health Infectious Diseases Clinic and Travelers Clinic: 916-734-2737

health.ucdavis.edu/internalmedicine/infectious

Bringing expertise, clarity and the latest advancements in research and care for COVID-19 and other disease outbreaks

Top row: Sarah Waldman, Dean Blumberg, Archana Maniar, Stuart Cohen.

Front row: Bennett Penn, Natascha Tuznik, Ritu Cheema, George Thompson.

UC Davis Health Obstetrics and Gynecology 916-734-6900 health.ucdavis.edu/obgyn

UC Davis Health Birth Center 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284) health.ucdavis.edu/birth-center

UC Davis Obstetrics and Gynecology

Our obstetrics and gynecology service is ranked among the nation’s best, and proudly includes many physicians ranked among the region’s top doctors. Together they offer care for women in every stage of life, including contraceptive and fertility advice, routine and high-risk pregnancy expertise, support during the menopausal transi tion, and care for special challenges.

‚ Alison Breen, Catherine Cansino, Jocylen Glassberg, Jenise Phelps and Michael Trifiro emphasize close listening and partnership while providing the full range of routine women’s care, along with management of conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, abnormal bleeding, recurrent infections, and HPV complications.

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Debra Wright Swanson leads our Birth Center, which combines home-like private birthing suites and extraordinary medical knowledge — and recently celebrated a record-high of more than 2,000 babies delivered in one year. We were named one of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals for 2022, and a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA for our breastfeeding standards.

‚ A special hallmark of our care is providing the utmost standard of management for high-risk pregnancies, complications and unexpected situations. Véronique Taché is one of several UC Davis maternal-fetal medicine specialists who rank among the region’s top doctors, and offer expertise across all areas of high-risk obstetrical care.

‚ Amy George is fellowship-trained in both minimally invasive gynecology and in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and part of a team with compre hensive expertise in pelvic floor disorders.

‚ Department chair Gary Leiserowitz, robotic surgery director Bahareh Nejad, and other members of our gynecologic oncology team are highly skilled in minimally invasive techniques and fertility-preserving surgeries, as well as specific protocols for more advanced cancers. They also engage in clinical trials that can offer new hope for patients.

The highest-quality care for women in every stage of life

Jocylen Glassberg, Veronique Tache, Gary Leiserowitz, Bahareh Nejad, Michael Trifiro, Alison Breen, and Catherine Cansino. Not pictured: Debra Wright Swanson, Amy George, and Jenise Phelps.

UC Davis Emergency Medicine

We’re grateful for the experience and excellence of our emergency medicine team, home to a number of Top Docs and a crucial source of lifesaving care for our region — during the pandemic and beyond.

As home to inland Northern California’s only American College of Surgeons-veri fied level I trauma center for both adult and pediatric emergencies, UC Davis Medical Center provides the highest-level trauma care for more than 33 of California’s 58 counties. Our emergency rooms see close to 200 patients per day on average (and treated as many as 300 a day during COVID-19 surges).

‚ We’re proud to be a major source of new knowledge about injury treat ment. For example, department chair Nathan Kuppermann helped to found and lead the nation’s first and only federally funded pediatric emergency medicine research collaborative, PECARN. Its studies help care teams across the world make treatment deci sions on important topics — such as risks for severe and long COVID in children — with more evidence-based confidence and less side effects on kids.

‚ Our emergency department team has also increased its expertise to best serve older adults, who often have complicated needs. Under the leadership of Katren Tyler, our ED was awarded national recognition as a Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians — one of less than 25 in the nation to achieve gold status.

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Academic physicians such as David Barnes, Daniel Colby, Ian Julie, Erik Laurin, Emily Andrada, Julia Magana, Lisa Mills, Kara Toles and Samuel Turnipseed specialize in providing — and improving — treat ment in a wide variety of lifesaving areas, ranging from chest pain evalu ation to child abuse trauma to health inequities.

Level-1 adult and pediatric trauma care and evidence-based emergency care

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Top row: Julia Magana, Daniel Colby, David Barnes, Emily Andrada.

row: Erik Laurin, Nathan Kuppermann, Katren Tyler.

pictured: Kara Toles, Lisa Mills, Samuel Turnipseed, Ian Julie.

UC Davis

Comprehensive Cancer Center

New patient referrals: 916-734-5959 or 800-770-9261 cancer.ucdavis.edu

World-class cancer care and extensive

clinical trials

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Congratulations to the many UC Davis Health physicians across cancerrelated specialties who were named Top Doctors this year. You can see the entire list on page 8.

UC Davis Medical Center routinely ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for cancer care, and is home to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center — inland Northern California’s only center to earn “comprehensive” designation from the nation’s top cancer organization, the National Cancer Institute. Held by just 50 or so other U.S. centers, the designation is a mark of the highest standards and achievements in research, outreach and education — which are then reflected in patient care.

‚ Treatment at NCI-designated cancer centers is associated with improved outcomes for many people with cancer. “Comprehensive” designation means patients get access to leading-edge treatments — such as develop ment of personalized therapies based on the unique molecular character istics of individual tumors — and access to clinical trials in early phases of drug development. The physicians who see patients collaborate with researchers to develop new approaches to beating cancer.

‚ We leverage the cancer-fighting expertise of the entire University of California system through the UC Cancer Consortium, a partnership between UC cancer centers to boost early detection and develop innovative treatments. Experts like our center’s physician-in-chief Richard Bold collaborate on problems like pancreatic cancer, one of the few for which survival has not improved substantially.

‚ We provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for nearly every cancer, as well as all stages. Patients can often receive all care in one location from a team of physicians covering the spectrum of treatment specialties, and have access to numerous, innovative clinical trials from a large network — creating opportunities for the latest advances.

Dr. Richard Bold

UC Davis Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Our orthopaedics service regularly ranks among the nation’s best for both adults and children.

‚ Our sports performance program offers a-la-carte assessments of body composition, bike fit, running gait, and overall fitness.

UC Davis Sports Medicine Program

Appointments: 916-734-6805 Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284) health.ucdavis.edu/sportsmedicine

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Thanks and kudos to all who ranked among the region’s Top Doctors for sports medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation.

On the sports medicine side, our experts have served as team doctors for U.S. Olympic programs, Sacramento’s pro basketball and soccer teams, collegiate teams, international marathons, the ballet, and more. They also provide the same high-level service for active people of all ages and goals — from aspiring pros to weekend warriors to fitness buffs.

The team at our one-stop Sports Medicine center helps to enhance fitness, prevent injuries, extend athletic careers, and support daily activity goals. When injuries do occur, we offer expert management of joint, muscle and bone problems.

‚ Fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians like Brandee Waite, Marcia Faustin, Julie Ingwerson and Kevin Burnham offer a wide range of treat ment options — from ultrasoundguided high-tech and regenerative procedures, to complementary, alter native and lifestyle approaches.

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Sports orthopaedic surgeons like Cassandra Lee also provide consulta tion and intervention when needed.

Meanwhile, other members of our physical medicine & rehabilitation team focus on improving function and quality of life for individuals facing physical challenges of a different kind — the effects of brain and spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Craig McDonald and Nanette Joyce are recognized experts on neuromus cular diseases such as ALS, hereditary muscular dystrophies, and spinal muscular atrophy. Maya Evans and Shawna Arsenault tackle pediatric problems like spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and limb deficiencies. Daniel Neudorf specializes in neurologic injuries such as stroke and TBI. Chris Shin (not pictured) has special interest in prosthetics amputee care and non-operative spine management.

Major-league expertise for boosting or restoring mobility, fitness and quality of life

Front row: Craig McDonald, Cassandra Lee, Maya Evans, Shawna Arsenault, Brandee Waite. Top row: Kevin Burnham, Marcia Faustin, Daniel Simon Neudorf, Nanette Joyce.

Not pictured: Julie Ingwerson, Je rey Tanji, Holly Zhao.

UC Davis Children’s Hospital

We’re proud of the numerous Top Docs across pediatric specialties affiliated with UC Davis Children’s Hospital, the Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children. Working together, our experts can offer kids and their families the highest level of care for virtually every pediatric health condition. Some highlights:

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The Central Valley’s only level I pediatric trauma center and emergency department, providing world-class care for the most severely ill and injured children.

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State-of-the-art neonatal, pediatric and pediatric cardiac intensive care units. For example, our nationally ranked neonatology service — led by our pediatrics chair and neona tologist Satyan Lakshminrusimha — is home to a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that offers the highest level of care for the Sacramento region.

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Inland Northern California’s first comprehensive multidisci plinary fetal diagnosis and therapy center, the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center, where renowned specialists like Diana Farmer and Shinjiro Hirose can perform in utero surgery to help save infants and provide the best opportunity for quality of life.

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The first hospital on the West Coast, and only the fourth in the nation, to earn highest-level verification as a level I children’s surgery center from the American College of Surgeons. Level I centers have specialty trained children’s surgeons in every discipline, with pediatric anesthesiologists and operating rooms for children available 24 hours a day. ‚

Board-certified physicians across more than 30 subspecialties, many of them engaged with the latest research to advance kids’ health. Plus nationally ranked specialty care in pediatric orthopaedics (with Shriners Children’s Northern California, our longstanding partner on orthopedic disorders and spinal injuries), nephrology, diabetes & endocrinology, and pulm onology & lung surgery.

UC Davis Children’s Hospital

Appointments and Referrals: 800-UCD-4-KIDS (800-823-4543) health.ucdavis.edu/children

The Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children

Dr. Satyan Lakshminrusimha

Congrats on our 286 UC Davis Health Top Docs across multiple specialites

BEST DOCTORS IN ADULT MEDICINE

Addiction Medicine

Alicia Agnoli

Daniel Colby

Martin Leamon

Aimee Moulin

Allergy and Immunology

Victoria Dimitriades

Rosemary Hallett

Anh Nguyen

Suzanne Teuber

Anesthesiology

Richard Applegate

Rajvinder Dhamrait

Robert Kriss

Niroop Ravula

Breast Surgery

Richard Bold Candice Sauder

Cardiac Surgery

Sabrina Evans Victor Rodriguez

Cardiology

Radhika Bukkapatnam

Dali Fan

Gagan Singh Thomas Smith

Uma Srivatsa

Jeffrey Southard Garrett Wong

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Wissam Halabi

Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease

Jason Adams

Hugh Black

Brooks Kuhn

Samuel Louie

Susan Murin

Chinh Phan

Christian Sandrock

Christian Sebat

Nicholas Stollenwerk

Amir Zeki

Dermatology

Oma Agbai

Smita Awasthi

Barbara Burrall

Samuel Hwang

Wen Kuo

Marc Silverstein

Danielle Tartar

Peggy Wu

Ear, Nose and Throat

Debbie Aizenberg

Arnaud Bewley

Peter Belafsky

Rodney Diaz

Jamie Funamura

Sally Kamal

Maggie Kuhn

Lane Squires

Toby Steele

Edward Strong

Travis Tollefson

Emergency Medicine

Emily Andrada

David Barnes

Daniel Colby Ian Julie

Nathan Kuppermann

Erik Laurin

Julia Magana Lisa Mills

Kara Toles

Samuel Turnipseed

Katren Tyler

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Mark Moriwaki Dana Sheely

Family Medicine

Alicia Agnoli Micaela Godzich

Anthony Jerant Sarah Marshall

Gastroenterology

Christopher Bowlus Juan Garcia Valentina Medici Jesse Stondell Cecilia Terrado Anastasia Waechter

General Surgery John Anderson Michael Campbell Sepideh Gholami David Leshikar

Genetics Kristin Herman Madelena Martin Suma Shankar

Geriatric Medicine

Calvin Hirsch

Gynecologic Oncology

Hui (Amy) Chen Vanessa Kennedy Gary Leiserowitz

Hand Surgery

Robert Allen Christopher Bayne

Clifford Pereira Robert Szabo

Hematology and Oncology

Mili Arora Helen Chew

Brian Jonas Edward Kim

Tianhong Li Jonathan Riess

Joseph Tuscano

Theodore Wun

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Nathan Fairman

Annemarie Hargadon John MacMillan Theresa Murdock-Vlautin

Hospital Medicine/ Hospitalist

Catherine Chia Mithu Molla Voltaire Sinigayan Alexis Toney

Infectious Disease Dean Blumberg

Ritu Cheema Stuart Cohen Archana Maniar Bennett Penn George Thompson Natascha Tuznik Sarah Waldman

Internal Medicine Kevin Burnham Olivia Campa Zachary Holt Craig Keenan Kathryn Newell Yunli Zheng

Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Nancy Field Herman Hedriana Amelia McLennan Unzila Nayeri Véronique Taché

Nephrology Shubha Ananthakrishnan Andrew Chin Niti Madan Jose Morfin Brian Young

Neurology Alexandra Duffy Marc Lenaerts Norika Malhado-Chang Vicki Wheelock Alan Yee Lin Zhang

Neurosurgery

Orin Bloch Griffith Harsh Kee Kim

Kiarash Shahlaie Marike Zwienenberg

Nuclear Medicine

Cameron Foster Lorenzo Nardo

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alison Breen

Catherine Cansino Amy George Jocylen Glassberg

Gary Leiserowitz

Bahareh Nejad

Jenise Phelps Debra Wright Swanson Michael Trifiro

Ophthalmology Nandini Gandhi Michele Lim Yin Liu Mark Mannis Ala Moshiri

Orthopedic Surgery Mauro Giordani Brian Haus Mark Lee Holly Leshikar Steven Thorpe

Pain Medicine David Copenhaver Charles De Mesa Scott Fishman Kenneth Furukawa Gagan Mahajan Scott Pritzlaff

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Shawna Arsenault Maya Evans Nanette Joyce Craig McDonald Daniel Neudorf Chris Shin Brandee Waite Holly Zhao

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clifford Pereira Lee Pu Travis Tollefson Granger Wong Psychiatry Jeremy DeMartini Helen Kales Ruth Shim

Radiation Oncology

Megan Daly Ruben Fragoso Arta Monjazeb Shyam Rao Richard Valicenti

Radiology Matthew Bobinski Ghaneh Fananapazir John McGahan Rebecca Stein-Wexler

Rheumatology Shirin Ahmad Gurtej Cheema Angel Herrera Guerra Barton Wise

Sleep Medicine Kimberly Hardin

Sports Medicine

Kevin Burnham Marcia Faustin Julie Ingwerson Cassandra Lee Jeffrey Tanji Brandee Waite

Thoracic Surgery Lisa Brown David Cooke Luis Godoy

Urology

Noah Canvasser Marc Dall’Era Christopher Evans Jennifer Rothschild

Vascular/Interventional Radiology

Rex Pillai Catherine Vu

Vascular Surgery Misty Humphries Mimmie Kwong Matthew Mell

BEST DOCTORS IN PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

Adolescent Medicine Laura Kester Prakash Cindy Schorzman Cardiology Daniel Cortez Jonathan Dayan Sherzana Sunderji Jay Yeh

Critical Care Medicine Sara Aghamohammadi Constantine Dimitriades John Holcroft James Marcin

Stephanie Mateev JoAnne Natale Jennifer Plant Viyeka Sethi Jessica Signoff

Dermatology Smita Awasthi

Endocrinology

Stephanie Crossen Abigail Fruzza Nicole Glaser

Lindsey Loomba-Albrecht Dennis Styne

Gastroenterology Arthur de Lorimier Kelly Haas Sunpreet Kaur Daphne Say Trinh Truong

Hematology and Oncology

Elysia Alvarez Reuben Antony Jong Chung Jonathan Ducore Marcio Malogolowkin Arun Panigrahi Anjali Pawar

Infectious Disease Dean Blumberg Ritu Cheema Natasha Nakra Elizabeth Partridge Jean Wiedeman

Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

Kristin Hoffman Kara Kuhn-Riordon Satyan Lakshminrusimha Francis Poulain Catherine Rottkamp Payam Vali Nephrology Lavjay Butani Maha Haddad Arundhati Kale Stephanie Nguyen

Neurology William Benko Celia Chang Trishna Kantamneni Shannon Liang Neurosurgery Michael Edwards Marike Zwienenberg

Pediatrics (General) Robert Byrd Eric Crossen Anita Jain Mitch Ratanasen

Psychiatry Anne McBride Murat Pakyurek

Pulmonology

Sanjay Jhawar Kiran Nandalike

Sleep Medicine

Sanjay Jhawar Kiran Nandalike

Surgery

Erin Brown Diana Farmer Shinjiro Hirose Jonathan Kohler Payam Saadai

Urology Eric Kurzrock Jennifer Yang

It’s exceptional care, without exception.

Doctors at Sutter Medical Foundation are always looking to innovate how they care for the hearts and minds of Sacramento. With ever-evolving cardiology services and time-focused stroke care, we’re helping people heal more quickly. And ground-breaking advancements, such as CAR T-cell therapy, are changing the way we can treat cancer. So when you need care, choose the doctors with their eyes on the future. It’s a thousand things, big and small.