Neurology & Neurosurgery
Ranked #28 nationally and rated high-performing in spinal fusion and stroke treatment.
Clinical Science
Enhancing Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Capability and Capacity
The UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program opened a new epilepsy monitoring unit that specializes in diagnosing and guiding treatment for people whose seizures are not controlled by medication. It is the largest such unit in inland Northern California that is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a level 4, the highest-level designation.
NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH
A Larger Brain May Be Good News for Dementia Risk
A new study by UC Davis Health researchers found human brains are getting larger. Study participants born in the 1970s had 6.6% larger brain volumes and almost 15% larger brain surface area than those born in the 1930s. The findings were published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers hypothesize the increased brain size may lead to an increased brain reserve, potentially reducing the overall risk of age-related dementias.
RESEARCH
Neurosurgeon Recognized for Research on Spinal Cord Injury
A research paper by Kee Kim, M.D., chief of spinal neurosurgery at UC Davis Health, has been named the ‘2023 Top Spine Paper of the Year’ by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The paper titled, “Acute Implantation of a Bioresorbable Polymer Scaffold in Patients With Complete Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury: 24-Month Follow-up From the INSPIRE Study” was published in the journal Neurosurgery. The award recognizes his contributions to a clinical trial conducted at hospitals nationwide, including UC Davis Medical Center.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Nationally ranked #28
Our renowned neurologists specialize in treating Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular conditions, headache and sleep disorders while providing leading-edge diagnostic approaches, including advanced neuroimaging technologies.
Ranked high-performing in stroke treatment
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in stroke treatment.
Ranked high-performing in spinal fusion
U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in spinal fusion.
Level 4 epilepsy center
UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a member of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers and is a self-designated Level 4 Epilepsy Center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.
Ranked among the nation’s top performers
UC Davis Medical Center received Healthgrades® America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for 2024, placing us among the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. We also received accolades for high-quality patient care, known as Specialty Excellent Awards, in five areas including cardiac, neurosciences, gastrointestinal, critical care and pulmonary specialties.
Recognized as a great hospital in America
UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by the 2023 edition of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Great hospitals in America” list.
Recognized as a hospital with a great neuroscience and spine program
The hospitals and health systems highlighted in Becker’s list are renowned for their excellent outcomes, leading surgical techniques and leading-edge research.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.