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Leadership | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | UC Davis Health

Meet Our Leadership

The UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is led by a distinguished team of physician leaders, surgeons and researchers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and innovation. Together, these leaders advance the department's mission by fostering clinical excellence, driving innovative research and training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. 

Chair
  • R. Lor Randall, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.O.A.

    R. Lor Randall, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.O.A.

    Professor and Chair 
    The David Linn Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery 
    Fellowship Director 

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Vice Chairs
  • J. Kent Leach, Ph.D. 

    J. Kent Leach, Ph.D. 

    Vice-Chair of Research
    Lawrence J. Ellison Endowed Professor of Musculoskeletal Research
    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering

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  • Mark Lee, MD

    Mark. A. Lee, M.D.

    Vice Chair of Administration
    Professor
    Chief of Service 
    Fellowship Director

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  • Gillian Soles, M.D.

    Gillian Soles, M.D., F.A.O.A., F.A.A.O.S.

    Vice Chair of Education
    Professor
    Residency Program Director

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  • Safdar Khan, M.D.

    Safdar Khan, M.D.

    Vice Chair of Surgical Innovation
    The Peter and Sophie Pappas Endowed Chair in Spine Surgery
    Professor

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  • Barton L. Wise, M.D., M.Sc. F.A.C.P.

    Barton L. Wise, M.D., M.Sc. F.A.C.P.

    Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Research
    Professor

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Chief Officers
Residency Program Directors
Chief of Service