Department Of Surgery

A Look at Our Team

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Center For Transplantation

Colorectal Surgery

Endocrine Surgery

Esophageal Surgery

Hernia Center

LAP-BAND® Surgery for Obesity

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Neurosurgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Residency Programs

Robotic Surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Trauma/Burn Surgery

Urology

Vascular Surgery

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Department Of Surgery

The UCSD Department of Surgery is world renowned for its high-quality patient care, academic excellence and breakthrough research. As part of an academic medical center, UCSD surgeons rise to meet health care challenges that affect individuals in the San Diego region, the nation and the world.

With a staff of more than 70 surgeons, the UCSD Department of Surgery provides excellent surgical services and treatment. From routine procedures such as gall bladder removal, to extremely delicate and specialized cancer surgeries, burn and trauma treatment, and complex reconstructive surgery, you can rely on our surgeons to provide you with exceptional care.  View a list of our surgeons  See what procedures we perform, along with the conditions we treat

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UCSD Department Of Surgery Divisions and Services

• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery
• Esophageal Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Lap-Band Surgery for Obesity
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Otolaryngology
• Plastic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Transplant Surgery
• Trauma/Burn Surgery
• Urology Surgery
• Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Conducting Breakthrough Research & Training Future Doctors

The UCSD Department of Surgery is a top medical research department, pursuing studies of the causes and treatment of hundreds of diseases and disorders.

In addition, it is a center of education for surgeons in training.

Visit the UCSD Department of Surgery academic site and learn more about the UCSD Department of Surgery residency programs and other topics of academic interest.