James Nuovo, M.D.

Clinical/Research Interests

Dr. Nuovo provides care to patients in the Family Practice Clinic in the Ambulatory Care Center. His focus is on improved treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart failure. Dr. Nuovo's current research focuses on ways to improve care to those with chronic conditions.

Philosophy of Care:

Dr. Nuovo believes that patient-centered care is the most important characteristic in providing quality care.

Title:

Professor, Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education, School of Medicine

Specialty:

Family and Community Medicine

Center/Program Affiliation:

UC Davis Medical Group

Address:

Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Suite 1600
Sacramento, CA 95817

Phone:

(916) 734-3630

Education:

University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont
M.D. 1980

University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
B.A. 1975

Internships:

Madigan Army Medical Center
Fort Lewis, Washington
1981

Residency:

Madigan Army Medical Center
Fort Lewis, Washington
1983
Family Practice

Fellowships:

University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
1988
Family Medicine

Board Certifications:

American Board of Family Medicine, 1983

Honors and Awards:

Teacher of the Year, Department of Family Practice, Dewitt Army Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 1986
Army Commendation Medal, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 1986
Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), 37th Assembly, Anaheim, California, 1985
graduated summa cum laude, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, 1975

To see if James Nuovo is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call (800) 2-UC DAVIS.