Surgeon General of California
| Surgeon General of the State of California | |
|---|---|
Seal of the State of California | |
| Reports to | Governor of California |
| Appointer | Governor Gavin Newsom |
| Formation | January 7, 2019 |
| First holder | Nadine Burke Harris, MD |
| Salary | $216,420 |
The Surgeon General of California is the leading spokesperson on matters of public health within the State of California. The Surgeon General is one of only five State Surgeons General in the United States. The office was created on January 7, 2019, by Governor Gavin Newsom and requires confirmation from the California State Senate.
On August 25, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Diana Ramos, MD as the current California Surgeon General.
The first Surgeon General was Nadine Burke Harris, who served from February 11, 2019 to February 11, 2022.
The Surgeon General of California is one key component of the Governor's "California for All" agenda which includes a proposed $1.7 billion in funding for expanded early childhood education and early interventions.