Surgeon General of California (original) (raw)

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 four 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 Dr. Diana Ramos as the California Surgeon General.