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Sutter Medical Center Pediatric Specialty Care

At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's Children Center, we believe in patient and family-centered care. Our staff is dedicated to caring for children, and our pediatric specialists care for over 6,000 patients each year. Our unique approach is powered by science, and inspired by children.

For help getting a referral, please call (877) SMC-4KID.

Learn how we help keep kids safe at our care centers.

Call to Find a Pediatric Specialist

For help getting a referral, please call the Sutter Specialty Network at (800) 585-5160.

Featured Services

  • Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
  • Pediatric Allergies and Immunology
  • Pediatric Asthma Care
  • Pediatric Cancer and Hematology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Care
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology Services
  • Pediatric General and Specialty Surgery
  • Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services
  • Pediatric Kidney Disease Care
  • Pediatric Neuroscience
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Pulmonary Care
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Pediatric Vision Care
  • Pediatric Weight Management

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Pediatric Specialty Care within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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    Compassionate Specialty Care for Kids

    At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's Children Center, providing the best possible care for children is at the heart of what we do. Our team of more than 75 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses and technicians believes taking care of your child is a privilege, and we look forward to connecting patients and families with the depth and breadth of care offered at our unique facility.

    Our comprehensive Children's Center offers more than 120 inpatient and 20 outpatient beds to support infusions, minimal procedures and surgery. A variety of specialty care options include an onsite NICU, a dedicated space for music therapy, a network of top pediatric specialists in Northern California, and specialized pediatric Emergency Department.

    For help facilitating a referral for your child to see a pediatric specialist, speak to your child's primary care provider or call the Sutter Specialty Network Referral Service at (800) 585-5160.

    Outpatient Clinics

    In addition to inpatient services featured above, we treat children who have special health conditions but don't need to be hospitalized, at our Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Children's Center Outpatient Clinics.

    • Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies and Craniofacial Surgery
    • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes and Pediatric Endocrinology & Nutrition (PENS)
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Metabolic
    • Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
    • Pediatric Nutrition Services
    • Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Services
    • Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
    • Sickle Cell Services
    • High Risk Infant Follow Up (HRIF)

    Additionally, through a joint program between Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's Children's Center, we provide care to infants, children and teenagers who have been seriously neglected or physically or sexually abused. The Bridging Evidence Assessment & Resources (BEAR) Center is run by a pediatric specialist and a team of specially trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants. To receive care at the BEAR Center, please contact your child's primary care provider or public agency support staff.

    Child Life Program

    Child Life Program

    Infants, children and teens have unique medical needs. During hospitalizations and medical emergencies, our child life experts help support pediatric patients and their families with coping techniques, age-appropriate explanations of medical care, and enrichment programs, such as music therapy, art and facility dogs.

    Child Life Program

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    Patient Stories

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    The Wongs adopted two girls with spina bifida and found comprehensive care from the specialists at Sutter Children's Center in Sacramento.

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    Child and Adolescent Health Research

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    Doctors at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Leon Grant, D.O.

    Leon Grant, D.O.

    • Pediatric Neurology

    Payam Saadai, M.D.

    Payam Saadai, M.D.

    • Pediatric Surgery

    James A. Hill, M.D., FAAP, FACC

    James A. Hill, M.D., FAAP, FACC

    • Pediatric Cardiology

    Nathaniel B. Hodoba, M.D.

    Nathaniel B. Hodoba, M.D.

    • Pediatric Neurology

    Minghua Hao, M.D.

    Minghua Hao, M.D.

    • Pediatric Cardiology

    Ashutosh Raina, M.D.

    Ashutosh Raina, M.D.

    • Pediatric Neurology

    Shubhangi C. Chitnis, M.D.

    Shubhangi C. Chitnis, M.D.

    • Pediatric Neurology

    Stanley B. Wright, M.D., FAAP, FACC

    Stanley B. Wright, M.D., FAAP, FACC

    • Pediatric Cardiology

    Muluneh A. Yimer, M.D.

    Muluneh A. Yimer, M.D.

    • Pediatric Cardiology

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