Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
Ranked #27 nationally and rated high-performing in lung cancer surgery, COPD and pneumonia.
RESEARCH
Wildfire Pollution May Lower Survival of Lung Cancer Patients
Breathing in wildfire pollution may make it harder for people with lung cancer to survive, according to a new study from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers. The study looked at more than 18,000 people in California who had non-small cell lung cancer, between 2017 and 2020.
CLINICAL SCIENCE
How Smoking, Vaping and Marijuana Affect Airway Health
Cigarette smoke has a greater impact on airway health than marijuana smoke or vaping, according to new research by UC Davis. The study, published in Respiratory Research, analyzed metabolites from the exhaled breath of participants to analyze how airways responded.
LUNG HEALTH
Deploying New Lung Cancer Imaging Breakthroughs
UC Davis Health is first in the region to deploy two new imaging technologies that bring hope to people with lung cancer. One helps catch lung cancer earlier and the other tracks the progress of lung cancer treatment.
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Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine offers excellence in patient care, medical education, basic and clinical research and service to the community
Department of Surgery
Division of General Thoracic Surgery provides expansive services for the surgical treatment of non-cardiac benign and malignant diseases of the chest
Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has assembled a dedicated team with expertise in a broad range of new, advanced lung cancer therapies
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Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Nationally ranked #27
Our team provides care for the most challenging cases, while harnessing research to advance and expand treatment options. Our specialists have expertise in treating advanced lung diseases, cystic fibrosis, asthma and more.
Ranked high-performing in lung cancer surgery
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high-performing in lung cancer surgery.
Ranked high-performing in COPD treatment
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high-performing in COPD treatment.
Ranked high-performing in pneumonia treatment
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high-performing in pneumonia treatment.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.