R.I.V.E.R. Pediatric Clinic at UC Davis
Pediatrics • Davis, CA • Since 2019
About
R.I.V.E.R. Pediatric Clinic is a UC Davis–affiliated, student-run nonprofit that provides free pediatric healthcare to underserved populations in the greater Sacramento area. Based in Davis, California, the clinic operates as a mobile health service led by UC Davis School of Medicine and staffed by physicians, medical students, and undergraduate interns. It emphasizes preventive care, mental health, ACEs screening, trauma-informed care, and interactive workshops, with partnerships including UC Davis Health, CAARE Center, MIND Institute, and Imani Clinic. Founded in 2019, it aims to bridge gaps between preventive care and treatment by offering accessible, safe, and clean mobile healthcare. Contact: riverpediatricclinic@gmail.com; Phone: (530) 564-8439. Website: riverpediatricclinic.org.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Hiram Johnson Community Health Center 3535 65th Street Bldg C, Sacramento CA 95820
Phone
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riverpediatricclinic@gmail.com
Opening Hours
We are OPEN on : 06/06/2026 & 06/20/2026; 3rd Saturdays; appointments and walk-ins on a limited basis
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (UC Davis Medical Group - Pediatrics): 3.0 stars (4 reviews) (4 reviews)
- Yelp (UC Davis Medical Center): 2.5 stars (360 reviews) (360 reviews)
- Vivian Health (UC Davis Children's Hospital): 4.3 stars (11 reviews) (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- compassionate and professional care for children and families
- effective communication and supportive staff in pediatric emergency settings
- educational and community outreach focus of the R.I.V.E.R. student-run clinic
Common complaints
- administrative and insurance-related issues regarding appointment scheduling and network acceptance
"From the moment we checked Shea in, every staff member we encountered was absolutely exceptional! ... The nurse who completed the initial assessment was so kind and gentle with our daughter."
— UC Davis Children's Hospital Patient Story"I would give this office a 0 Star rating if I could. I had an initial appointment scheduled to get primary care establish for my daughter. At the time the appointment was made the scheduler confirmed that my primary insurance (PPO) was accepted... When my wife showed up to the appointment, the clinic tried to give an excuse that they couldn't see her..."
— Birdeye Review (UC Davis Medical Group - Pediatrics)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- R.I.V.E.R. Pediatric Clinic at UC Davis — Jun 20, 2026
- Student-run Community Clinics - Neurology - UC Davis Health — Jul 30, 2025
- Julia Lee - UC Davis Health University of California, Davis - LinkedIn — Sep 15, 2025
- UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings specialty care to children and families across Sacramento region — Apr 6, 2026
- UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings specialty care to children and families across Sacramento region — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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UC Davis Health’s Children’s Hospital network offers well-child and pediatric primary care as part of its Family/Child Health services. The system highlights integrated pediatric care across its campus and affiliated clinics, supported by UC Davis’ renowned pediatric subspecialties, pediatricians, and a designated children’s hospital. Key strengths include comprehensive pediatric services, access to research-driven care, and a focus on advancing children’s health through education and interprofessional collaboration. For specific well-child visit schedules, locations, and clinic hours, visit health.ucdavis.edu and navigate to Pediatric/Children’s Hospital or primary care sections.
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