Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Patient Stories
Each year, more than 200 individuals receive kidney and pancreas transplants at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. These are just a few of their stories.
Jim and John
A story of friendship: Redding man donates his kidney so his ailing friend can have a better life
Heather
A kidney transplant gave her a fighting chance at life. Her doctors gave her the confidence to return to work
George and Laura
Partners in life, partners in transplant: South Bay couple perseveres to have transplant
David and Breyon
San Francisco kidney transplant recipient uses experience to speed up transplant for others
Debbie
Redding woman gives kidney to a stranger so friend could receive a kidney
Billy
"I couldn't wait to get a kidney so I could go back to work. For me, it's been a great experience."
Lowell and Lowell
"CPMC has a winning and more importantly, rewarding team or experts and professionals. We must commend everyone involved in our transplant journey as both donor and recipient."
Dave
"I am eternally grateful for this generous gift of a kidney and pancreas that my donor gave me."
California Pacific Medical Center
California Pacific Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health network, offers kidney, pancreas, liver and heart transplantation as part of our Barry S. Levin, MD Department of Transplant.
Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Program
California Pacific Medical Center
2340 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel. 415-600-1700
Outreach locations available throughout Northern California and in Reno.