Department and Clinic Staff
Academic Office
The Department of Neurological Surgery administrative staff offices are located on the UC Davis Sacramento Campus in the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center. Staff members are responsible for the daily administration of departmental programs and services, as well as implementing policies and procedures set forth by the university, medical staff and department, in conjunction with state and national provisions. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, unique skills and years of experience to their positions, enabling them to provide high quality administrative support.
Chief Administrative Officer
Departments of Neurology & Neurological Surgery
916-734-6448 snmiller@ucdavis.edu
Jennifer Aten
Academic Operations Manager
Departments of Neurology & Neurological Surgery
916-703-5514 jaten@ucdavis.edu
916-734-6514 kscabral@ucdavis.edu
Research Administrator
916-734-6515 gacarnegie@ucdavis.edu
Stephanie Celestin
Academic Human Resources Analyst
Departments of Neurology & Neurological Surgery
916-213-2912 slcelestin@ucdavis.edu
Staci Leitner
Educational Programs Manager
916-734-3071 sleitner@ucdavis.edu
Christine Picinich, MS, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
Advanced Practice Supervisor
cpicinich@ucdavis.edu
Nicole Quant
Executive Analyst to the Chair
916-734-6513 nnquant@ucdavis.edu
Breana Sanchez
Analyst, Database Administrator and Student Employee Supervisor
916-734-6948 bnsanchez@ucdavis.edu
Elisa Valenton
Human Resources/Payroll Analyst
Departments of Neurology & Neurological Surgery
916-734-6512 emvalenton@ucdavis.edu
Joe Valadez
Academic Human Resources Analyst
Departments of Neurology & Neurological Surgery
916-703-0313 jvaladez@ucdavis.edu
Administrative Assistant
Karina Zepeda
Research Administrator
916-734-6470 klzepeda@ucdavis.edu
Midtown Cranial Clinic
The Midtown Neurosurgery Clinic is located in the Midtown Ambulatory Care Center at 3160 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 3900, Sacramento, CA 95816. They provide outstanding administrative and nursing support to our patients and their families, referring physicians and their offices, and the surgeon attendings. To reach the clinic call 916-734-4300. The Midtown Cranial Clinic fax line is 916-734-0171.
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Leah D. Brown
Ambulatory Care Administrative Supervisor
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Robert Dillman, AA III
Cranial Case Operating Room Scheduler
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Floreece Johnson, RN, BSN
Nurse Practice Manager
Neurology/Neurological Surgery/Neurophysiology Programs and Services
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Spine Clinic
The UC Davis Spine Clinic is located in the UC Davis Spine Center at 3301 C Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95816. The UC Davis Spine Center provides integrative, comprehensive spine care services. They provide outstanding administrative and nursing support to the our patients and their families, referring providers and the surgeon attendings. To reach the spine clinic call 916-734-7463. The Spine Clinic fax line is 916-734-1770. 
| Kelly Grady, RN Nurse Manager |
| Patricia Holt, LVN Spine Case Operating Room Scheduler |
| Lori Knight, RN Neurosurgery Spine Case Manager |
| Kimberlee Sierra Practice Manager |
Clinical Trials Staff
The Neurological Surgery Clinical Trials team is responsible for managing industry and investigator sponsored trials. They handle IRB administration and trials management and assist in patient care coordination for patients enrolled in current trials.
Janice Wang-Polagruto, PhD, CCRP
Clinical Research Supervisor 2
916-551-3244 jfwang@ucdavis.edu
Joshua Valdez
Clinical Research Coordinator
916-551-3243 jovaldez@ucdavis.edu