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Dr. Payam Saadai is an Associate Professor at UC Davis Health in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Fetal Surgery. He founded the Pediatric Colorectal Center in Sacramento, which integrates a multidisciplinary program to provide comprehensive evaluation and management for children with complex congenital colorectal and pelvic disorders. His clinical interests include operative and medical management of Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations, and other advanced procedures. Dr. Saadai is also a fetal surgeon with extensive experience in open fetal repair of spina bifida, fetoscopic laser ablation, and various fetal interventions. His research focuses on fetal surgery and complex congenital diseases, where he serves as principal investigator in multiple trials evaluating prenatal treatments. He is actively involved in national guidelines development and multicenter publications aimed at improving patient outcomes in Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations. He emphasizes a collaborative approach to care, integrating clinical innovation and long-term follow-up for children with rare, complex conditions.
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