Department of Surgery - Homepage
Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, MAMSE, FSSO
Chair, Department of Surgery
Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery
Professor, Department of Medicine
Affiliated faculty, Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies
The Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco is one of the leading surgical departments in the world. It has a rich history of scientific, educational, and clinical advancements. Our care is dedicated to the people of San Francisco and California, but our reputation draws patients nationally and internationally. We are one of the largest clinical services at UCSF performing a high volume of procedures. This allows our surgeons to continually improve their skills, resulting in better outcomes for patients.
To better care for patients, we have six major San Francisco Bay Area hospitals: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, UCSF Medical Center at Mt. Zion, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC), and Highland Hospital, in Oakland through our UCSF East Bay Program. Both ZSFG and Highland are Level 1 Trauma Centers.
Clinical Programs
The Department of Surgery is comprised of eleven divisions with over 70 clinical, research and education programs. Clinical services are provided at UCSF Parnassus, UCSF Mount Zion and UCSF Mission Bay and at several affiliated institutions: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco VA Medical Center, and USCF-East Bay Surgery Program (Highland Hospital in Oakland).
Research and Innovations
The Department of Surgery is pleased showcase the incredibly creative and diverse activities of our faculty. These activities reflect the Department’s deep commitment to improving health and advancing knowledge, both locally and globally, through rigorous and impactful inquiry.
Connection, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The UCSF Department of Surgery prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where diverse perspectives thrive, enriching both patient care and academic excellence.
Year in Review
The UCSF Department of Surgery's Twitter feed showcases cutting-edge surgical techniques, events and breakthrough research, exemplifying our commitment to pioneering medical advancements and holistic approach to healthcare and innovation.
Our mission is to develop the next generation of leaders in academic surgery.
Julia Chandler, MD, MS
Dr. Julia Chandler recently joined the Department of Surgery as Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm in the field of breast surgery.
Dr. Chandler brings extensive experience in working with medical students and residents, particularly in the realm of patient-provider communication, sharing her passion for breast surgical oncology and fostering the next generation of compassionate and skilled surgeons.
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