UCSF News Article: New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF’s Status as Global Leader

April 09, 2026
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Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD
Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD

San Francisco, April 9, 2026 — The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to share a feature published today by UCSF Health on our new Spine Center Chief, Dr. Rajiv Sethi . An internationally recognized leader in complex spinal surgery, Dr. Sethi is also co-director of the UCSF Spine Center and system medical director of Value-Based Musculoskeletal Initiatives.

The article highlights Dr. Sethi’s vision for advancing UCSF’s spine program and strengthening our position as a global leader in comprehensive, patient-centered spinal care.

Read the full story here: New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF’s Status as Global Leader .