UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Health Systems University of California Davis HealthUC Davis Children’s Hospital
nonprofit
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA
Total Sex Change Patients
Total Surgery Patients
Total Hormone and Puberty Blocker Patients
Total Prescriptions Written
Total Submitted Charges
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is a hospital located within the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. The hospital advertises the fact that it treats gender dysphoria among youth through its pediatric endocrinology services. Claims data shows the hospital has billed for several sex change surgeries for minors.
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Key Findings
UC Davis Children’s Hospital treats gender dysphoria as part of their pediatric endocrinology services.
Dr. Caroline Schulmeister is a pediatric endocrinologist providing care to children at UC Davis Children’s Hospital who reportedly “has a special clinical interest in caring for transgender/gender-diverse youth and those with disorders of sexual differentiation.”
In September 2020, Dr. Schulmeister coauthored a study on baseline physical and laboratory characteristics of participants of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth in the United States.
In January 2022, Dr. Schulmeister coauthored a study on transgender and gender-diverse youth in the first year of treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists “to halt endogenous puberty and prevent the development of secondary sex characteristics discordant with their gender identity.”
In October 2023, UC Davis Health published a study showing high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation designated UC Davis Medical Center an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader as part of its 2022 Healthcare Equality Index report.
Sex Change Treatments Offered
Pediatric Endocrinology Services
UC Davis Children’s Hospital treats gender dysphoria as part of their pediatric endocrinology services.
“We are committed to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents and their families. Our pediatric endocrine providers, in close collaboration with specialists in adolescent medicine, can partner with families to promote gender health and positive outcomes.”
Dr. Caroline Schulmeister is a pediatric endocrinologist providing care to children at UC Davis Children’s Hospital who reportedly “has a special clinical interest in caring for transgender/gender-diverse youth and those with disorders of sexual differentiation.”
Definitions
SEX CHANGE PATIENTS: Total unique children who underwent “gender-affirming” surgical procedures or hormone/puberty blocker therapy.
TOTAL SURGERY PATIENTS: Total unique children who underwent “gender-affirming” surgical procedures.
TOTAL HORMONE AND PUBERTY BLOCKERS PATIENTS: Total unique children who were prescribed puberty blockers or received gender-affirming hormone therapy.
TOTAL PRESCRIPTIONS WRITTEN: Total number of prescriptions written by a provider for puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones for children.
TOTAL SUBMITTED CHARGES: This is the initial amount a healthcare provider or pharmacy submits to the insurance company for a specific service, treatment, or prescription before the insurance company reviews and adjusts the payment. This value includes both the pharmacy-submitted cost of prescription drug claims and the line-item charges associated with medical procedures. Please note that this amount does not necessarily reflect the full cost of the procedure or prescription, as it is subject to adjustments and negotiations by the insurance company.
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Name | Title | Compensation |
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Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, MBBS | Pediatrician-in-Chief, UC Davis Children’s Hospital Chair, Department of Pediatrics Dennis and Nancy Marks Endowed Chair in Pediatrics Professor, Department of Pediatrics | N/A |
Shinjiro Hirose, MD | Vice-Chair, Department of Surgery Chief, Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery Director of Pediatric Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma Professor, Department of Surgery | N/A |
Brenda Chagolla, RN, MSN, CNS, NEA-BC | Associate Chief Nursing Officer | N/A |
JoAnne Natale, MD, PhD | Associate Chief Medical Officer Vice Chair for Quality and Safety, Department of Pediatrics Professor | N/A |
Daphne Say, MD | Vice Chair, Ambulatory Pediatrics Director, Pediatric IBD Program Director, Pediatric Acute Infection Management (AIM) Services Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics | N/A |
Ann Tompkins, MS-CCC/SLP | Director, Ambulatory Operations, Women’s and Children’s Services | N/A |
Caroline Schulmeister, MD | Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes | N/A |
The current leadership/titles are based on the UC Davis Children’s Hospital leadership website and endocrinology website.
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