Surgery

Faculty Leadership

Joe Hines, MD

Message from the Chair

The UCLA Department of Surgery is committed to leading edge patient care providing the latest in surgical innovation through scientific discovery and education. We support an inclusive, diverse, and transparent culture for our team members who serve all in our community. The cornerstones of our mission support the foundation for future advances in the field and outstanding health for our patients.

The UCLA Department of Surgery is housed on the campus of a comprehensive research university consistently ranked  globally and with a well funded research portfolio. The presence of all disciplines on a single compact campus - medicine, engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, public health, business and law - provides an unlimited environment for leading edge surgical research.

Our training programs offer a unique combination of active faculty involvement, world class research, advanced technology, and a steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care.  These programs offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and grow as a surgeon.

The UCLA Department of Surgery is committed to measuring and improving the care of our patients through rigorous health services, clinical outcomes, and policy-related investigation. Leading work in partnership with national and internationally-recognized experts will continue to contribute meaningfully to the improvement of surgical quality of care, patient experience, and end results on our own campuses, and throughout the world.

O. Joe Hines, M.D.
Professor of Surgery and Department Chair

Faculty Leadership Team

O. Joe Hines, MD
O. Joe Hines, MD
Chair, UCLA Surgery
Timothy R. Donahue, MD
Timothy R. Donahue, MD
Vice Chair, Surgical Cancer Center
Avital Harari, MD
Avital Harari, MD
Vice Chair, Ambulatory Surgery Programs
Areti Tillou, MD
Areti Tillou, MD
Vice Chair, Education
Gerald Lipshutz, MD
Gerald S. Lipshutz, MD
Vice Chair, Research
Clifford Ko
Clifford Ko, MD, MSHS
Vice Chair, Clinical Research
Marcia McGory Russell, MD
Marcia McGory Russell, MD
Vice Chair, Quality and Safety
Melinda Maggard Gibbons
Melinda Gibbons, MD, MSHS
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Juan C. Jimenez, MD
Juan C. Jimenez, MD
Vice Chair, Inclusive Excellence
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Cristina Ferrone, MD
Vice Chair, Cedars Sinai Medical Center
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Eleby Washington III, MD
Vice Chair, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
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Christian De Virgilio, MD
Vice Chair, Harbor UCLA Medical Center
David S. Tichansky, MD, MBA
David S. Tichansky, MD, MBA
Vice Chair, Olive View UCLA Medical Center
David C. Chen, MD
David C. Chen, MD
Vice Chair, Surgical Services at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center
Jessica B. O'Connell, MD
Jessica B. O'Connell, MD
Vice Chair, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Veronica Fair Sullins, MD
Veronica Fair Sullins, MD
Wellness Officer
Michael W. Yeh, MD
Michael W. Yeh, MD
Vice Chair, Clinical Program Strategy
Abbas Ardehali, MD
Abbas Ardehali, MD
Vice Chair, Transplantation