Services and Specialties | Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery Specialties

Access the latest neurosurgical tools and techniques

UC Davis Health's neurological surgeons and research scientists invent as well as partner with industry to develop and refine truly transformative tools and techniques. Leading-edge offerings include: 

  • Minimally invasive techniques including endovascular and endoscopic spine
  • Robot-assisted surgeries for treatments such as deep brain stimulation (DBS)
  • Sterotactic and robot-assisted surgeries for treatment of conditions like movement disorders and brain tumors
  • The integration of augmented reality, also called medical extended reality, to increase surgical accuracy and aid in patient education

In addition, UC Davis Health boasts the region's newest and most advanced same-day surgery center for patients undergoing select spine, nerve and functional neurological surgeries.

  • Brain Tumor Surgery

    We use the latest surgical techniques to treat all types of brain tumors. Our team delivers skilled, compassionate care tailored to your needs.

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  • Deep Brain Stimulation

    We use the latest minimally invasive procedures to place DBS devices. Our experts help relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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  • Epilepsy Surgery

    The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has accredited the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program with the highest designation available. The program offers responsive neurostimulation (RNS), laser surgery for epilepsy (LITT), and deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants.

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  • Neurocritical Care and Neurotrauma

    We offer advanced care to get you or your loved one on the road to recovery when you have a stroke or traumatic head, neck or spine injury.

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  • Neurosurgical Pain Management

    We perform a range of procedures, including minimally invasive options, to relieve pain. These include decompression surgery, stabilization procedures, lesioning treatment, neuromodulation and trigeminal nucleus caudalis stimulation.

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  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

    UC Davis Children’s Hospital was the first center on the West Coast, and the fourth in the nation, to earn verification as a  level 1 Children’s Surgery Center. Our team of expert pediatric neurosurgeons is dedicated to treating challenging neurological conditions.

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  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

    Surgery is one of the most effective ways to relieve peripheral nerve pain. Surgical approaches to help you live pain-free include nerve release (also called nerve decompression), peripheral nerve stimulation and rhizotomy.

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  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery

    Our team includes specialists from neurology, neuro-oncology, neuropathology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and radiation oncology to diagnose and treat pituitary tumors.

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  • Skull Base Surgery

    Our internationally recognized expert team includes specialists in ear, nose, and throat (ENT), neurosurgery, and other fields who work closely to provide compassionate, whole-person care. We offer the latest techniques, including endoscopic endonasal surgery, retrosigmoid keyhole surgery and supraorbital keyhole surgery.

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  • Spine Neurosurgery

    Our spine neurosurgery team is part of the UC Davis Spine Center. Our comprehensive approach brings together specialists in spine neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and neuroradiology so that you can benefit from the latest technology and techniques. Many surgeries are performed in our state-of-the-art same day surgery center, the 48X Complex.

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  • Vascular Neurosurgery

    Our expert vascular neurosurgeons are here to help if you have a condition affecting the blood vessels in your brain or spine, such as a stroke, aneurism or other condition. Advanced techniques include open, minimally invasive and endovascular neurosurgery.

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