The Division of Neurological Surgery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), a Level I Trauma Center and one of the top safety-net hospitals in the nation, is dedicated to providing outstanding neurosurgical care for patients with traumatic, vascular, spinal, oncologic, and complex neurological disorders. As a major teaching affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), our mission is to deliver exceptional patient-centered care, advance the field of neurological surgery through innovation and research, and educate the next generation of neurosurgical leaders.

As the region's premier Level I Trauma Center, ZSFG provides around-the-clock neurosurgical coverage for critically injured patients from San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. Our team manages the full spectrum of neurosurgical emergencies, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, intracranial hemorrhage, and complex cranial and spinal trauma.

Through our partnership with UCSF—home to the nation's leading NIH-funded neurosurgery program and one of the top-ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs in the United States—we combine world-class academic expertise with a commitment to serving a diverse and medically complex patient population. Our faculty are actively engaged in clinical research, quality improvement, and resident education, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest advances in neurosurgical care.

ZSFG plays a critical role in the UCSF Neurosurgery residency program, providing residents with unparalleled experience in trauma, emergency neurosurgery, and the care of underserved populations. This unique training environment prepares future neurosurgeons to excel in both academic and community practice settings while advancing the highest standards of patient care.