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Transplants

With more than five decades of experience, our highly skilled transplant teams perform heart, liver, kidney and pancreas transplants, as well as stem cell transplants for blood cancers.

Why Choose Sutter?

Get lifesaving transplant care. Our transplant teams have cared for more than 10,000 patients over the past 50 years. This means when you trust us with your care, you get teams with decades of experience focused on one goal: a healthy transplant for you. From your initial evaluation through post-surgery support, we're committed to providing compassionate care every step of the way.

At Sutter, our transplant outcomes consistently exceed expectations, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). We’re nationally recognized leaders in liver and kidney transplants, and our heart transplant programs are certified by both the UNOS Heart Transplant program and the Joint Commission Ventricular Assist Device program. If you need a multi-organ transplant, our specialists will work together to perform heart-kidney, kidney-pancreas and liver-kidney procedures. We also perform stem cell transplants for blood cancers and autoimmune conditions.

By the Numbers

800+

Heart Transplants

provided since being the first hospital in Greater Sacramento to perform one.

200+

Kidney Transplants

are performed at Sutter annually, earning the Healthgrades distinction as a top nationwide transplant center.

1st

6-Way Kidney Transplant

swap performed in California using the MatchGrid software.

93%

3-Year Survival Rating

for patients with primary liver cancer who underwent liver transplantation — among the nation’s highest.

Need a Referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.

Awards and Accreditations

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2021
Platinum Award for Organ Donation Program
Hospital or Foundation
  • multiple locations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2020
Platinum Award for Organ Donation Program
Hospital or Foundation
  • multiple locations
Cigna LifeSOURCE
Multi-Year Recognition
Transplant Network Designated Level
Hospital or Foundation
  • California Pacific Medical Center
Cigna LifeSOURCE
Multi-Year Recognition
Transplant Network Supplemental Level
Hospital or Foundation
  • Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Cigna LifeSOURCE
Multi-Year Recognition
Transplant Program Silver Level
Optum Health Networks
Multi-Year Recognition
Center of Excellence in Adult Heart, Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplant
Hospital or Foundation
  • California Pacific Medical Center
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Living Kidney Donation

Your generosity can save a life. Living kidney donations are safe, reduce wait times and improve outcomes for recipients.

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Transplant Clinical Trials

Join a clinical trial! Our transplant programs participate in pivotal clinical trials so you can benefit from the latest discoveries in heart, liver and kidney transplant medicine.

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