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Our Team

UC Davis Spine Center is an interdisciplinary program designed to help patients of all ages and stages of dysfunction caused by spinal disorders to return to their optimal level of functioning. The integration and breadth of services provided by an outstanding team of faculty physicians, scientists and nurse specialists at UC Davis Health System distinguish our program and contribute to advancements in spine care through pioneering new treatments, technologies and science.

Clinical Leadership
  • Yashar Javidan, M.D.
    Co-Director, UC Davis Spine Center

    Yashar Javidan, M.D.

    Yashar Javidan is an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric spinal disorders, with expertise in spinal deformity and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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  • Kee Kim, M.D.
    Co-Director, UC Davis Spine Center

    Kee Kim, M.D.

    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.

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  • Kimberlee Sierra, M.S.

    Practice Manger

  • Sarah Suzanne Minyo Fisher MSN, RN

    Nurse Manager

  • Ashley Gatewood

    Supervisor

  • Kee Kim, M.D.

    Kee Kim, M.D.

    Co-Director, UC Davis Spine Center
    Chief, Spinal Neurosurgery
    Professor

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  • Allan Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

    Allan Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

    Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery

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  • Richard Lee (Rick) Price, III, M.D., Ph.D.

    Richard Lee (Rick) Price, III, M.D., Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery

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  • Michelle Abraham, P.A.

    Michelle Abraham, P.A.

    Advanced Practice Provider

  • Ary Arauz, Sr. P.A.

    Ary Arauz, Sr. P.A.

    Advanced Practice Provider

  • Sarah Riesinger, P.A.

    Sarah Riesinger, P.A.

    Advanced Practice Provider

  • Cheryl Shirley, Sr. P.A.

    Cheryl Shirley, Sr. P.A.

    Advanced Practice Provider

  • Kristin Toms, P.A.

    Kristin Toms, P.A.

    Advanced Practice Provider