Sara Aghamohammadi, M.D. Philosophy of Care It is a privilege to care for children and their families during the time of their critical illness. I strive to incorporate the science and art of medicine in my everyday practice such that each child and family receives the best medical care in a supportive and respectful environment. Having grown up in the San Joaquin Valley, I am honored to join UC Davis Children's Hospital's team and contribute to the well-being of our community's children. Clinical Interests Dr. Aghamohammadi has always had a passion for education, she enjoys teaching principles of medicine, pediatrics, and critical care to medical students, residents, and nurses alike. Her clinical interests include standardization of practice in the PICU through the use of protocols. Her team has successfully implemented a sedation and analgesia protocol in the PICU, and she helped develop the high-flow nasal cannula protocol for bronchiolitis. Additionally, she has been involved in the development of pediatric pain order sets and is part of a multi-disciplinary team to address acute and chronic pain in pediatric patients. Research/Academic Interests Dr. Aghamohammadi has been passionate about Physician Health and Well-being and heads the Wellness Committee for the Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, she is a part of the Department Wellness Champions for the UC Davis Health System and has given presentations on the importance of Physician Wellness. After completing training in Physician Health and Well-being, she now serves as a mentor for the Train-the-Trainer Physician Health and Well-being Fellowship. Title Associate Clinical Professor Specialty Pediatric Critical Care Department Pediatrics Division Pediatric Critical Care Center/Program Affiliation UC Davis Children's Hospital Address/Phone UC Davis Children's Hospital, PICU, 2315 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817 Phone: 800-282-3284 Additional Phone Phone: 1-800-UCD-4-KIDS Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284) Languages Farsi, Spanish Education M.D., Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland OR 2008 B.A., UC Berkeley, Berkeley CA 2004 Sara Aghamohammadi, M.D. Residency General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 2008-2011 Fellowships Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 2011-2014 Board Certifications American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Professional Memberships American Academy of Pediatrics Society of Critical Care Medicine Honors and Awards Victor E. Stork Award for Continued Excellence and Future Promise in the Care of Children, 2011 Select Recent Publications Amirnovin R, Aghamohammadi S, Riley C, Woo MS, Del Castillo S. Analysis of a Pediatric Home Mechanical Ventilator Population. Respir Care. 2018 May;63(5):558-564. doi:10.4187/respcare. 05644. Epub 2018 Mar 6. PMID:29511037. Mandell IM, Aghamohammadi S, Deakers T, Khemani RG. Procalcitonin to Detect Suspected Bacterial Infections in the PICU. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2016 Jan;17(1):e4-12. doi:10.1097/PCC. 0000000000000571. PMID:26492060. Aghamohammadi S, Yoken J, Lauer AK, Wilson DJ, Robertson J. Intraocular cysticercosis by Taenia crassiceps. Retinal Cases %26amp%3B Brief Reports. 2008 Jan;2(1): 61-64. doi:10.1097/ICB. 0b013e31806011d1. © 2021 UC Regents Marcy Lora Ahrons, M.D. Philosophy of Care Working as a pediatrician offers me the opportunity for long-term relationships with both my patients and their parents and now enjoy taking care of the children of my former patients who have grown up and become parents themselves. I chose my specialty in order to be able to care for children while they are sick, but also to prevent illness through education. Being a mother of two children myself has made me a better pediatrician. I believe in a partnership between myself, the parents and the child. In this partnership, I emphasize the importance of regular well-child checkups during which we all can talk about nutrition, immunizations, development, safety and other preventive issues that are important to overall good health. I try to be approachable, so that my patients and their parents feel comfortable asking questions. Through UC Davis, I can offer my patients personal and quality local everyday care, in addition to referral to top specialists for more complicated cases. Clinical Interests Dr. Ahrons enjoys caring for children when they are sick, but strives to prevent illness through patient education. She emphasizes the importance of regular well-child checkups to discuss nutrition, child development, safety and preventive health issues. Dr. Ahrons believes in creating a health partnership with both children and their parents. She enjoys establishing long-term relationships with her patients and their families and is thrilled that she now cares for the children of former patients. Title Associate Physician Specialty Pediatrics Department UC Davis Medical Group Pediatrics Division UC Davis Medical Group, Auburn Clinic UC Davis Medical Group, Auburn Center/Program Affiliation UC Davis Children's Hospital UC Davis Medical Group Address/Phone UC Davis Medical Group - Auburn (Bell Road), 3200 Bell Rd. Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: 530-888-7616 Additional Phone Clinic Phone: 530-888-7616 Clinic Fax: 530-886-5939 Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284) Marcy Lora Ahrons, M.D. Education M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 1987 B.A., University of Texas, Austin TX 1983 Internships Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 1987-1988 Residency Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 1988-1990 Board Certifications American Board of Pediatrics © 2021 UC Regents Debbie Aviva Aizenberg, M.D. Philosophy of Care My goal is to provide experienced specialty care in a manner that is compassionate. Each patient is valued as a unique individual. I communicate with patients and their families with kindness and empathy. Providing excellent care while taking the time for the patient and family to feel comfortable about medical decisions is of utmost importance. Clinical Interests Dr. Aizenberg specializes in the treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses and head and neck region. Her services include comprehensive management of hearing and balance disorders, sinus and nasal problems, and sleep apnea. In addition, she has a special interest in pediatric disorders of the ears, nose, and throat and providing care for children is a significant part of her practice. Research/Academic Interests Dr. Aizenberg is interested in clinical research that can directly impact the care of otolaryngology patients. She collaborates with other physicians both in her department and within other departments on high impact clinical research. She also is interested in clinical quality improvement projects. Dr. Aizenberg is also serving as the Women in Medicine and Health Sciences (WIMHS) Fellow. She is conducting research on strategies to improve retention and recruitment of females in academic medicine. She also runs the UC Davis Women in Otolaryngology Interest Group. This group aims to inspire and encourage women otolaryngologists in training to achieve their personal and professional goals. Title Associate Professor Specialty Otolaryngology (ENT/Ears, Nose, Throat), Pediatric Otolaryngology Department Otolaryngology UC Davis Medical Group Division Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Clinic UC Davis Medical Group, Rocklin Center/Program Affiliation UC Davis Children's Hospital UC Davis Medical Group Address/Phone UC Davis Medical Group - Rocklin, 550 West Ranch View Dr. Suite 2005 Rocklin, CA 95765 Phone: 916-295-5700 Glassrock Building, General Otolaryngology Clinic, 2521 Stockton Blvd. Suite 5200 Sacramento, Debbie Aviva Aizenberg, M.D. CA 95817 Phone: 916-734-5400 Additional Phone Phone: (916) 734-2801 (Otolaryngology Academic Office) Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284) Education M.D., McGill University School of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2003 Premed, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1999 Internships General Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 2003-2004 Residency Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 2004-2008 Board Certifications American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 Professional Memberships American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sacramento Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Sierra-Sacramento Valley Medical Society Honors and Awards Recognition for Excellent Service and Compassionate Care, UC Davis Medical Center 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Exposure to environmental house dust mite antigen and ozone increases eosinophilic major basic protein in esophageal lamina propria of Juvenile Macacques, 1st prize in poster competition at the 9th World organization for specialized diseases of the esophagus meeting, Monaco, Grimaldi forum, 2008 H.S. Birkett Memorial Prize in Otolaryngology, 2003 Women in Medicine and Health Sciences Pilot Award, 2019 H.S. Birkett Memorial Prize in Otolaryngology, 2003 CIHR Health Professional Student Research Award, 2002 McGill University Winter Research Bursary Award, 2001 Select Recent Publications Said, M, Walby JA, Senders C, Aizenberg D. Mucocele of the Glands of Blandin-Nuhn, a rare complication following lingual frenectomy: case report. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Case Reports 2018 Sep; (21):