Our nationally ranked team collaborates to ensure the best patient care, teaching, and research outcomes.
Julian R. Youmans Endowed Chair
Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery
Kia Shahlaie specializes in complex cranial surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive brain surgery techniques. He is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience leading pre-clinical and clinical research.
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
James Boggan is a professor emeritus of neurological surgery at UC Davis, where he also chaired the department. His surgical practice focused on pediatrics, skull base and primary brain tumors, and the treatment of pain.
Acting Vice Chair, Research
Gene Gurkoff’s research is centered around decoding changes in neural activity in models of traumatic brain injury and epilepsy that correlate with cognitive changes. He uses these data to develop novel tools to improve outcomes in individuals with chronic deficits.
Vice Chair, Clinical Care
Kee Kim co-founded and co-directs the UC Davis Spine Center, where he leads a variety of clinical trials. He works at the forefront of robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery.
Vice Chair, Education
Allan Martin specializes in treating complex spine conditions, including deformity, trauma, tumors and degenerative conditions. He is a leader in advanced spinal cord imaging, technology research, and clinical outcomes research.
