Neurological Surgery Advanced Practice Providers
The Advanced Practice Providers (APP's) are board certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants who practice in collaboration with neurosurgeons and neurointensivists, providing a team approach in the management of patients' health care. APP’s are licensed medical professionals who can examine, test, treat and prescribe medications for patients. Our APP’s practice both in the hospital and in our clinics.
The goal of advanced practice providers is to ensure continuity of care and increase access to neurosurgical treatment. They also provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses and treatment plans. They work closely with your doctor to deliver high quality care.
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Vilija Abrute, MS, ACNP-BCGraduated from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2011 and is a board certified nurse practitioner. |
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Rex Ambatali, MS, FNP-C, AGACNP-BCBoard certified nurse practitioner. Completed his education at Walden University in 2014 (FNP) and University of Pennsylvania in 2018 (AGACNP) |
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Ary Arauz , PA-CCompleted her education at University of California, Davis in 2002 and is a board certified physician's assistant. |
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Claire Basco, MS, ANP-BCEarned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2016 and is a board certified nurse practitioner. |
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Cassandra Chin, MS, FNP-CGraduated from Samuel Merritt University with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2016 and is a board certified family nurse practitioner. |
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Christi Delemos, MSN, CNRN, ACNP-BC Associate Director of Advanced Practice for UC Davis Medical Center. |
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Stephanie Hetrea, MS, AGACNP-BCEarned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2014 and is a board certified nurse practitioner. |
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Tram James, MS, FNP-BCGraduated from Sonoma State University with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014 and is a board certified family nurse practitioner. |
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Jeff Kasten, MS, ACNP-BCBoard certified nurse practitioner. Completed a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco in 1999. |
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Jasleen Kaur, PA-CBoard certified physician assistant. Completed her education at UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. |
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Christine Picinich, MS, AGACNP-BC, CCRNAdvanced Practice Supervisor for Department of Neurological Surgery |
