Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - UC Davis Health
Orthopedics • Davis, CA • Since 1969
About
Summary: UC Davis Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across nine subspecialties (Adult Reconstruction, Shoulder & Elbow, Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, Foot & Ankle, Orthopaedic Oncology, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spinal Disorders, Sports Medicine, and Orthopaedic Trauma). The department operates a Level 1 Trauma Center and collaborates with Shriner’s Hospitals, researchers, and clinical trials to provide advanced, personalized care for adults and children. It is a leading referral center known for innovation, education, and a strong training program for future orthopaedic surgeons and scientists. Located in Sacramento, CA, it is part of UC Davis Health (founded 1969). Contact: 916-734-2700.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
4860 Y St, Sacramento, California 95817, US
Phone
916-734-2700
jemacdonald@ucdavis.edu
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
- Health US News (patient experience): 4/5 (45 reviews)
- Beautihost (aggregated patient comments): 1/5 to 5/5 (mixed comments) (multiple comments (no total count shown))
Patients praise
- Positive patient experiences described in UC Davis patient stories (information, communication, compassion)
- Specific positive feedback about bedside manner and feeling supported during treatment
- Positive surgery/recovery outcomes mentioned in patient stories
Common complaints
- Complaints about difficulty contacting staff / not reaching a live person
- Long wait times for appointments
- Poor follow-up and unanswered patient messages
- Negative claims of suboptimal care / possible medical error in a malpractice-related account
"“I called Dr Rubins office on two different occasions. I never spoke to a live person.”"
— Yelp review snippet for UC Davis Health Orthopaedic Surgery (Sacramento)"“It takes 4-5 MONTHS to get an appointment… follow up is abysmal… [message] still have not received a response.”"
— Beautihost page comment excerpt about UC Davis Orthopaedic Surgery"“I’m big on timeliness, communication, and follow-through. UC Davis Health nailed all of it.”"
— UC Davis Health Open Enrollment patient story (Vito – Spine Surgery Patient)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orthopaedic Surgery receives over $2.2 million in research funding from defense department — Jul 15, 2025
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine expands access to advanced shoulder care — Jun 12, 2026
- Pioneering fracture repair research wins gold in Switzerland — Jan 16, 2026
- Mako SmartRobotics knee replacement helps retiree re-gain her mobility — Dec 19, 2025
- UC Davis Health designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence — Dec 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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