Best pediatric doctor in northern California. Excellence in medicine. Thank you Dr. Friendread more

We just moved to Davis with our one-year-old and found Dr. Friend through some personal references…read more We've been very, very happy. She's extremely knowledgeable and never makes us feel bad or silly for asking over-the-top anxious parent questions. She also has a fabulous rapport with our son, who isn't the quickest to warm up to strangers. We recommend her highly!!

I established care when I found out I was pregnant and have had great experiences with her and her…read moreoffice so far! I will plan to also bring my baby here for care. She has always been responsive and thorough and my appointments have never felt rushed. She will take the time to answer all of your questions, order any lab work, and refer you to other specialists if needed. I was referred to dermatology and she made sure that if I didn't get a call from them to schedule within a week that I should message her and she will follow up for me. In response to the other review left here... DO's are just as much doctors as MD's and should not be discredited. 5 years out of medical school (if true) doesn't mean anything as far as how good of a doctor someone is. If you want a doctor with far more "experience" maybe find a doctor close to retirement, but I'm sure they will really be set in their ways.

"Dr. Meade" is an exceptional physician. Her care is compassionate, thorough, and always…read morepatient-centered. She takes the time to explain things clearly and makes me feel confident in my treatment plan. I highly recommend her."

We got here about 1 hour before closing and there was no wait. The nurses were quick to process…read moreeverything and we used Apple Pay for our co-pay. After the nurses asked us the general questions, the doctor came in. She just told my wife to take ibuprofen for her burns. She said to cold compress when we get home. She didn't offer any ice bags or any other methods to ease the pain. My wife had to ask for other types of pain management methods. After that, she offered a shot to help with her pain. I feel like we could've just stayed home instead of paying our co-pay. This was the only place in our area that opened past 7pm. We probably wouldn't come back here.

Excellent care! Everyone did a great job. Very articulate, clear, concise, and caring. Highly…read morerecommend.

Dr. Jilk is absolutely incredible! He will spend all the time you need with you and your little…read moreones. He will listen to you and give you his honest opinions and make sure you are comfortable with any and all decisions you make for your child(ren). My son's father and I don't have the easiest go at parenting together yet Jilk is there to support the both of us as we coparent our little guy and make the best choices for his health and well-being! My son absolutely loves seeing Jilk! He gets excited! You can clearly see how much Jilk loves kids. I hope I can keep Jilk as my son's pediatrician for many many years! Don't wait any longer! Get signed up with him!

Dr. Jilk has been our pediatrician since we moved here and we're very glad to have found him. He…read morehas gone above and beyond in so many cases answering our questions and calming our worries. He clearly loves kids and understands how scary it is being a new parent. If you're looking for a doctor for your little one, he's a great choice!

Brought my daughter here for a walk in appointment and had a great experience. We were in and out…read morein about 15 minutes. The medical assistant was so nice and wonderful with kids and the PA was as well. My daughter keeps saying those doctors were so nice. Absolutely will come back here again. Scheduling the appointment was a breeze too

We have always gotten timely and high quality care from this sutter walk in! We especially like Dr…read more Moony.

Best Pediatrician ever. I was just informed, Doctor McGann is no longer providing at Dignity Health…read moreWoodland. I would like to know where I need to switch to so my boys can continue with our favorite doctor! -Crystal Powers if you see this, doctor feel free to reach out!

Phenomenal doctor who doesn't rush, make you feel silly for any fears or concerns, and addresses…read moreall concerns of a parent. Makes children feel extremely welcome and safe. I've encountered many pediatricians over the years, and she is truly the best with the experience to back her up. Would and have switched from Sutter for her alone.

Her post natal help is wonderful! Makes the transition so pleasant, great lactation support.read more

I had Melodie as my labor doula and she also encapsulated my placenta…read more I had a fast labor (yay!) so she met us at the hospital. She was great support while we were there: providing counterpressure on my back, providing LOTS of encouragement (made transition so much more confident!), taking notes so that she could give me a record of my labor later, and taking care of getting water/snacks and getting anything needed from the nurses and midwife, so that my husband and I could focus on laboring. I was pretty in the zone, and she was awesome at reading what I needed: she'd ask if I needed some water, I'd agree, and then magically she made it appear. I didn't have to think about details, which was very cool. In a way, what was most valuable about Melodie's labor support was what she provided in advance. She met with us at our home a few weeks before the due date (we hired her late) and we talked about what I wanted out of a birth experience and what had been good and bad about my older daughter's birth. She had so many good, thought-provoking questions, and was super thorough even though she didn't seem to be working from a list. At this meeting, she also gave us some ideas for what we could do at home to help me cope with labor before needing her, and before needing to go to the hospital. Her tricks ended up being so effective that I didn't feel the need to go to the hospital until I was nearly transitioning. So that was amazing! She also loaned us a birthing ball for me to sit on to help the baby stay in the right position, which was really nice. Postpartum: Melodie is a unique placenta encapsulation specialist. She did it at our home! Others in the area pick up your placenta and bring your the capsules after a few days, but I had mine after about 15 hours! My parents, who were at home with our toddler, said that she was professional (of course!) and meticulous in cleaning, and really pleasant to talk to. She was there for a few hours the evening after the birth to prepare the placenta, then left it in the dehydrator overnight, then returned in the morning to grind and encapsulate it. She brought it (and herbal perineal wash, a smoothie in my favorite flavor, a little gift for my newborn, some lactation cookies, and other goodies) to me in the hospital so I could start taking them right away. And I highly recommend getting placenta pills, they truly do give you an amazing boost of energy and help stave the baby blues away! I feel so much better on days I take them. Though I didn't get the postpartum concierge service, I think Melodie would be great for that too. Judging by her cookies, she's a great cook, and she's a La Leche League leader so her breastfeeding help should be great (she helped me with positioning in the hospital, which I needed even though I breastfed my first, and was great!) Conclusion: I really can't recommend Melodie highly enough. She's calm, confident, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I feel like her personality was such a good match for my own, which is key in choosing a doula. I had such a fantastic birth experience, and I'm so glad I hired her to make it possible!

This review is for Dr. Emma M Garforth:…read more Dr. Garforth was my primary care physician for a little over a year. Overall, she is very pleasant and nice. She has a quiet disposition and talks nicely (not judgmental or scolding). She asks a lot of questions and gives a lot of information, which made me feel like she really cared. She was also my lady doctor and was gentle in that "area" which I appreciate. If you have her as a doctor, the bonus is her nurse practitioner Suzanne. She's hilarious and super friendly. If you're nervous about Dr. visits Suzanne will cheer you right up. She calls with results quickly and encourages you to call if you ever need anything. and she means it. she'll call you back right away. This review is written in past tense because unfortunately my insurance no longer supports Sutter. Now i have to try and find another nice Dr.