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Julie Ann Sosa, M.D., M.A., FACS, 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 seven 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 2023 Twitter feed showcased cutting-edge surgical techniques, events and breakthrough research, exemplifying their 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.
Rachel Koch, MD
Dr. Rachel Koch joined the UCSF Department of Surgery on October 1, 2023, as an acute care surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of General Surgery.
Dr. Koch’s academic interests include implementation science and striving to improve care for underserved populations locally and globally. She aims to build capacity for surgical care by helping to train and mentor the next generation of surgeon leaders.
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