Kidney Transplant Program
We understand how frightening it may be to hear that your child needs a kidney transplant. Yet, as one of the oldest and most experienced kidney transplant programs in the U.S., we're here to demystify the process, make your family's journey as smooth as possible, and help your child return to normal life. As a leader in pediatric kidney transplantation, our one-year survival rate for both living-related and cadaver kidney transplant recipients is 94 percent, well above the national average.
Our program is a team effort that includes nephrologists (kidney specialists), transplant surgeons, urologists, anesthesiologists, dialysis specialists, nurses, social workers, family counselors, child life specialists, and specialists in pharmacy and nutrition, all of whom have training and experience in addressing the unique needs of children. These experts work collaboratively, sharing the goal of helping each child get back to being a kid.
Our locations (5)
Our team
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John P. Roberts
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Paul R. Brakeman
MD, PhD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Christopher E. Freise
MD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
James M. Gardner
MD, PhD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
Sang-Mo Kang
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Marsha Lee
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Farzana Perwad
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Anthony A. Portale
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Andrew Posselt
MD, PhD
Bariatric and transplant surgeon -
Peter G. Stock
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Jessica Brennan
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Lisa Keung
RD, MS
Dietitian -
Sarah Kinnier
LCSW, MSW
Social worker -
Marilyn E. McEnhill
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Taryn Shappell
LCSW, MSW
Social worker
Awards & recognition
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One of the nation's best for nephrology
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
Becoming a living donor
Find out more
The gift of an organ offers someone another chance at life. If you have questions or would like more information, please send us an email at [email protected].
You can also explore details about UCSF Health's kidney care providers, patients and evaluation process.
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Contact information, dates of birth and medical histories of family members
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
Clinical trials
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Recruiting
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