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Dr. Heather Davids, MD

Dr. Heather Davids, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Davids, MD is a pain medicine physician in Sacramento, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. She is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 114 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (114 reviews)

Practice

2800 L St Ste 501 Sacramento, CA 95816
Telehealth available

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Dr. Davids' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Davids

4.1
114 ratings, 47 with a written review
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Dr. Davids Gave my kids their mom back
Dr. David’s became my doctor after 3 major surgeries from a devastating diagnosis. Where other providers would just want to pump me full of pain meds and send me on my way, Dr. Davids LISTENED to me. She heard me when I said I had 3 young children whom I needed to be actively present in their lives. I was not able to do that with the severe pain I experience nor was I able to be present being pumped full of pain meds until I was a zombie. She worked hard and patiently with me through trial and error until we found a regiment that gave me my quality or life back. This condition did not take my life and as of now I am still blessed with mobility unlike so many others with the same condition, but make no mistake - without Dr. David’s there would be no QUALITY of life. I am now able to play with my kids, help them with school projects, so many simple things that so many take for granted. I will be forever grateful for her taking the time to give my kids back their mom.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ronda Kelly – Mar 21, 2024
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Worst doctor I’ve ever been to
Telehealth
She didn’t listen, misinterpreted the MRI report, was going to order an injection at the wrong level! I had to correct her and had to keep repeating myself. The appointment was rushed. She seemed burned out or something.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr Matthews – Nov 08, 2023
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Finally…a physician that listens.
Dr. Davids spent the time to hear how my pain had adversely affected the quality of my daily living. I am now able to do mild daily exercise and even do some photography. She has given me back the ability to engage with life again. I’m thankful for her care every day.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn Anderson – Aug 04, 2023
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Caring Professional - Challenging Specialty
Pain Management is a specialty where if you do everything right there will be unhappy patients because we just want it to stop, but that may not be possible. The best Drs. Listen to what the patient is saying ask questions and work with the patient to Develop a strategy that for that person will help return them to a functional life and then make adjustments when needed. Over 20+ years as a chronic pain patient I have been privileged to have 3 (of 5) physicians who have worked with me in this way. Dr. Davids is one of them. I feel fortunate to have found her. It takes time with any new Dr to build trust on both sides of the relationship. Do yourself a favor and give some time for you and you provider to develop that trust before deciding to move on.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2023
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Dr. Heather Daivds; I've been in pain since my early twenty.When I broke my ankle. She seems to understand my issues. She has been low my pain over the months. I would RECOMMEND her to anyone. Who is in pain? I would recommend Dr. Davids to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donald Briscoe – Dec 31, 2021
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Dr. Davids has been very professional during every one of my visits with her. It was recommended by my prior physician to seek assistance from a pain management specialist for a labral tear (hip). After searching online, I found Dr. Davids and am very pleased with how much she cares about reducing my level of pain. Dr. Davids worked with me to better understand what I was experiencing. That is, she asked me detailed personal lifestyle questions about activities that had an effect on my pain (my work, my hobbies, my posture when sitting, my daily activities that were challenging, etc). Even with a similar condition, each patient will experience different levels of pain depending upon their personal lifestyle; I am thankful that Dr. Davids appreciates that.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2021
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Dr. Davids was very aloof and didn't listen to my concerns. We had shared 1 video appointment before this and she asked several questions but I guess she didn't make any notes. She reviewed the MRIs my primary physician had ordered and deemed them normal but didn't discuss with me. She asked questions that didn't seem pertinent and didn't explain why. She suggested my problem could be carpal tunnel which is pretty far fetched. She didn't seem to care at all. She referred me to an Osteopathic Medicine MD who one day later sent back a message to her office that he was not accepting new patients. One week later her office had not notified me. Had I not called that doctor's office I might have waited forever. I don't recommend her.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Nov 24, 2021
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Dr Davids has been caring for me for several years, through her patience, caring, skill and understanding and use of fellow physicians I'm on the right medicine and treatments and at 66 I'm a new man. I can't thank her and her wonderful staff enough. JW Wolfe
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2021
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Dr. Davids has been very helpful in helping me create a new team to manage sometimes severe chronic pain that I have lived with for over 20 years. I came to her office following a horrifying experience with a very unprofessional pharmacist who refused to work with the highly respected orthopedic surgeon who had treated me for many decades. Dr. Davids presented a straightforward approach to finding a solution for my presenting challenges. She demonstrated an empathic, thoughtful approach to a complicated problem and outlined data driven options for me to consider. She is willing to work collaboratively with other members of my medical team. I am thankful to have connected with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 18, 2021
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I have suffered extreme chronic pain for most of my life, and as a result, have had my share of pain management specialists. I have been under Dr. Davids care now for about a year, and she is by far the best. Dr. Davids is professional without compromising kindness, compassion and empathy. She listens and is responsive, something that in the midst of covid, has proven to be invaluable. Dr. Davids has an admirable strength of managing to care for my pain pharmaceutically, while also exploring natural resources as well, and spends precious time discussing in full details about one’s life and needs and then compiling a pain management plan that has the very best interest of the patient overall in mind. Dr. Davids has supported me completely, and I will remain under her care for as long as I possibly can as a result. I trust her completely and am forever grateful and indebted to her, sincerely.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Malissa – Jan 07, 2021
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Dr Davids has been helping me manage my chronic pain issues for several years. She has always taken the time to understand my situation and has provided options and opinions on how to deal with the issues. She has been very empathetic and I believe she is genuinely interested in providing the best solution. Would definitely recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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SC Scott – Oct 29, 2020
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Had a great experience with Dr Heather Davids. She treats her patients with respect. Is very proactive in patient care. Dr Davids listens and cares on what is going on in her patients lives and how that is effecting their pain levels and health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2020
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Dr. Davids has been my physician for a couple of years now. She has been wonderful. She clearly cares about her patients. She has always treated me with respect, listened carefully to what is going on and interested in my health and well being. I am grateful that I found her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Leslie Davison – Oct 07, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr. Heather Davids! She came to the rescue in a very professional and compassionate way after my primary Dr. dropped the ball & discontinued a medication I had taken w/success for 25 years for my six back herniations. She read my CT, discussed my care plan and restored my pain relief treatment. Within 2 days of my appt. I feel tons better again. I am so very thankful and grateful that she listened, cared and treated me in a dignified manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shields Logsdon – May 25, 2020
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I have a fairly rare genetic disorder characterized by chronic pain (EDS) that many of my doctors have never heard of, which is frustrating. Dr. Davids was worse- she said she had treated patients with my condition before, and that since I had done research and seen specialists that I should know there’s nothing she could do. (Not true.) I know there’s no cure. I wasn’t asking for medications or anything, just trying to increase my quality of life the little bit I can. This appt really hurt.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Tasha in Redding , California – Jul 11, 2019
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She looks for the reasons behind the pain and will try to help. She understands that we are people trying to work and live a productive life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CC in Elk Grove, CA – Jun 30, 2019
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Dr. Davids is professional, helpful and caring! She worked with me to create a pain management plan that reduced the number of opioids I was taking to control my chronic pain. She is by far the best pain Doctor I've ever had.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 23, 2019
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Dr. Davids has been my chronic pain doctor for a few years now. Chronic pain has been with me for over 40 years, since I was hit by a drunk driver. I can honestly say that I have NEVER had better care from any doctor. She listens to me, she understands that I do NOT want to take meds, but in order to have a productive life, I must be as pain free each day as possible. I have been so impressed by how she understands, and treats me as an individual. (So many doctors do not). She works with me with the type and amount of meds I need, and is diligent about prescribing exactly the right thing. I would highly recommend Dr. Davids to anyone who is in search of a kind, caring, understanding doctor that will help you get what you need.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeannie Finley in Sacramento, CA – Apr 25, 2019
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Dr. Davids is an amazing Doctor. Despite a lot of patients, she always takes time to ask questions about my condition and how the pain management plan she developed with me is working. Dr. Davids actually looks you in the eyes as she talks with you, I haven't had this type of Dr./patient support in many years. If you are looking for a Dr. who cares about you, your family and your pain management plan, reducing any medication to safe levels and alternative options, reach out to Dr. David's.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jay Lee in Loomis, CA – Jan 14, 2019
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Dr. Davids and Staff are amazing! she has been treating me for almost 9 years for lower Chronic Back pain. I have had 3 Major surgeries from when I was 11Yrs old until now and a Spinal cord Stimulator put in my back in 2011. She has always been very kind and goes out of her way to answer questions I ask. Dr. Davids and Staff have always been courteous, kind and helpful. I truly believe without Dr. Davids and her treatment I would not be walking right now. I would absolutely recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2019
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  • University Of Colorado

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
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