Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento’s hyperbaric medicine infrastructure is built around its major hospital systems. UC Davis Health, one of the West’s leading academic medical centers, is the primary destination for complex hyperbaric cases in the region. Sutter Health and Dignity Health each operate multiple hospital campuses in the Sacramento metro with wound care and hyperbaric programs. Sacramento doesn’t have the same density of standalone wellness clinics found in coastal California cities — the market here is more concentrated in hospital-based clinical care.

Finding HBOT Providers in Sacramento

UC Davis Health in Davis, just west of Sacramento, is the region’s academic referral center. It treats complex wound cases, radiation injuries, and other FDA-approved conditions requiring hyperbaric medicine. For patients with complex or refractory wounds, a UC Davis referral may be appropriate even if community hospital programs are closer.

Sutter Health serves the Sacramento metro across multiple campuses, including facilities in Sacramento proper and surrounding areas like Roseville, Elk Grove, and Folsom. Dignity Health’s Sacramento-area hospitals similarly maintain wound care programs. Both systems are large enough to have dedicated wound care and hyperbaric teams at their main campuses.

Sacramento’s patient population includes a mix of agricultural workers and suburban residents. Occupational wounds from agricultural settings are one referral pathway into wound care programs in this region. If you’re coming to wound care through an occupational injury, your workers’ comp carrier may have network requirements — confirm which facilities are in-network before scheduling.

Standalone wellness HBOT clinics are less common here than in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Most patients in the Sacramento metro accessing HBOT are doing so through hospital referrals for medical indications. If you’re looking for off-label or wellness HBOT, your options may be more limited than in coastal cities.

The UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) maintains a provider directory at uhms.org. Filter by zip code to find accredited facilities near you.

For a full list of questions to ask any provider before booking, see our guide to choosing a clinic.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Sacramento

Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient departments. These are federal rules — they apply in Sacramento the same as everywhere in the country.

California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) may cover HBOT for approved indications. Sacramento County residents are enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care plans. Coverage varies by plan. Call the facility’s billing team before your first appointment to confirm your plan is accepted and that the facility is in-network.

Commercial insurers in the Sacramento area generally follow Medicare’s criteria. Prior authorization is required before starting treatment in virtually all cases. Get written authorization before your first session.

Workers’ compensation coverage for HBOT depends on the injury, the claim, and the carrier. If you’re pursuing HBOT for a work-related wound, confirm coverage with your workers’ comp adjuster before scheduling.

Off-label uses — including TBI, anti-aging, long COVID, and athletic recovery — aren’t covered by any insurer in Sacramento or elsewhere.

Read the full coverage details in our insurance guide or see our cost guide.

What to Expect at Your First Session

Sessions last 60-90 minutes at pressure. You’ll breathe 100% oxygen through a mask or hood while the chamber pressurizes to 2.0-3.0 ATA. The sensation most patients notice first is ear pressure during pressurization, similar to descending in an airplane. Staff will walk you through equalization techniques before your first session.

Sacramento’s hospital campuses are spread across a large geographic area. Factor drive time and parking when choosing between facilities — a program in Roseville or Elk Grove may be easier to reach from some parts of the metro than one in Sacramento proper.

Read the full first session guide before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Sacramento? UC Davis Health is the region’s academic medical center. Sutter Health and Dignity Health operate hospital-affiliated programs across the metro. Search the UHMS directory at uhms.org by zip code to see what’s available near you. See our guide to choosing a clinic.

Does Medicare cover HBOT in Sacramento? Yes. Federal Medicare rules cover HBOT for 14 approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. See our insurance guide for details.

Does Sacramento have wellness HBOT clinics like coastal California cities? Sacramento has fewer standalone wellness clinics than coastal cities. Most HBOT access here is through hospital-affiliated programs. For off-label or wellness HBOT, options may be more limited. Use the UHMS directory to see what’s currently available in your zip code.

See more providers in California: /providers/california/

Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before pursuing any medical treatment.