UCLA Department of Surgery

Innovating surgical care from diagnosis to recovery.

About UCLA Surgery

The Department of Surgery at UCLA provides the highest quality surgical care available, is nationally ranked in surgical education and brings leading-edge science to patient care. 

Our Vision:
To deliver equitable, innovative, and world-renowned surgical care illuminated by discovery and compassion.

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Surgery 2025 Annual Report

We are pleased to share with you the UCLA Department of Surgery’s 2024–25 Annual Report. This year’s report highlights the extraordinary dedication and accomplishments of our faculty, trainees, and staff across all of our sites. Inside, you will find stories of surgical innovation, advances in research, and our continued commitment to education and compassionate, equitable care. 

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Leading-Edge Research

Our department has a distinguished research legacy, driving advances in basic, translational, and clinical science that have transformed surgical practice. Our vision is to advance the field through innovation, discovery, and excellence while strengthening our reputation as a leader in research.

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Nationally-Ranked Education

In Surgery, we have an unswerving commitment to the academic mission including research and creative endeavors, teaching, clinical care, and service. We draw our talent from across the community, celebrating diversity and a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

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Exceptional Clinical Care

We lead the way in excellent health care. Our surgery team includes experts in multiple subspecialty areas who continually research best practices and advance their skills. Highlights of our surgical services include expanded access to care, advanced technology and comprehensive research.

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Surgery News

Voices of childhood cancer: Teen athlete's rare cancer began with a painful bump

“Annalise’s treatment was very fast paced,” says Veronica Sullins, MD, her primary surgical oncologist and a pediatric general surgeon at UCLA Health. “From the moment she arrived, our pediatric oncology team coordinated her diagnosis, additional imaging, and surgery seamlessly in the same setting, allowing her to begin treatment right away.”
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UCLA researchers find “protective switches” that may make damaged livers suitable for transplantation

Two key proteins could lead to therapies that rejuvenate suboptimal donor organs and expand the liver transplant pool. In a mouse model of liver transplantation, UCLA researchers have identified proteins that act as “protective switches” guarding the liver against damage occurring when blood supply is restored during transplantation, a process known as ischemia-reperfusion injury. The finding could increase the supply of donor organs by using molecular therapies to strengthen the liver’s protective pathways.

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