--- title: "Kidney Transplant Services at Sutter Health" description: "If your kidneys are failing, turn to our proven transplant teams for lifesaving care. Our kidney transplant program performs more than 200 kidney transplants a year — as well as pancreas and simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplants." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-transplant" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Kidney transplant services ![kidney-transplant-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/kidney-transplant-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Kidney transplant If your kidneys are failing, turn to our proven transplant teams for lifesaving care. Our kidney transplant program performs more than 200 kidney transplants a year — as well as pancreas and simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplants. [Find a doctor](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Kidney+Transplant%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ![kidney-transplant-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/kidney-transplant-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? If your kidneys no longer function properly, a kidney or kidney-pancreas transplant could offer you a future free from dialysis. A kidney transplant is more than just a surgery — it has life-changing impacts long before and long after the procedure. At Sutter, we‘re here to address practical, emotional and spiritual concerns before surgery, throughout your recovery and whenever you need us. Your transplant team will be available at any point to guide you through the healing process and help you get back to a more active life. Since performing our first kidney transplant in 1969 — and over 6,200 transplants since — we’ve become a nationally recognized leader in personalized care for kidney recipients and donors. Our transplant surgeons perform around 200 kidney transplants each year and are pioneers in kidney-paired donation. ## By the numbers ### 10,000+ Organ Transplants performed by CPMC surgeons since 1969. ### 1st Laparoscopic Kidney Transplant with a living donor performed by CPMC surgeons in 1997. ### 200+ Kidney Transplants performed annually at Sutter, named a top nationwide transplant center by Healthgrades. ### 1st 6-Way Kidney Transplant in California was performed at Sutter, using MatchGrid software. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Chronic kidney disease (CKD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - Diabetic nephropathy - End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) - Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) - Glomerulonephritis - Hypertensive kidney disease - Iga nephropathy - Lupus nephritis - Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) - Type 1 diabetes ## Treatments - Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant - Kidney Exchange - [Living Donor Kidney Transplant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/living-kidney-donation) - Simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas Transplant (SPK) ## Related services - [Kidney and bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Kidney disease and nephrology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) - [Pediatric kidney disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-kidney-disease-care) ## Transplant outreach locations ### [Sacramento Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sacramento-outreach-clinic-1043247088) 1315 Alhambra Blvd. Suite 210 Sacramento, CA 95816 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1315+Alhambra+Blvd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-732-4380](tel:+19167324380) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Fresno Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/fresno-outreach-clinic-1043247059) 1189 East Herndon Avenue Suite 103 Fresno, CA 93720 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1189+East+Herndon+Avenue+Fresno%2C+CA+93720+US) [916-732-4380](tel:+19167324380) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Roseville Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/roseville-outreach-clinic-1043247167) 151 North Sunrise Avenue Suite 1202 Roseville, CA 95661 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=151+North+Sunrise+Avenue+Roseville%2C+CA+95661+US) [415-600-1000](tel:+14156001000) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Oakland (Webster Street) Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/oakland-webster-street-outreach-clinic-1043247028) 3300 Webster Street Suite 202 Oakland, CA 94609 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3300+Webster+Street+Oakland%2C+CA+94609+US) [510-465-6600](tel:+15104656600) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Eureka Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/eureka-outreach-clinic-1043247322) 2367 Harrison Avenue Eureka, CA 95501 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2367+Harrison+Avenue+Eureka%2C+CA+95501+US) [707-445-9015](tel:+17074459015) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Redding Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/redding-outreach-clinic-1043247237) 2701 Old Eureka Way Suite 1-E Redding, CA 96001 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2701+Old+Eureka+Way+Redding%2C+CA+96001+US) [415-600-1050](tel:+14156001050) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed ### [San Carlos Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-outreach-clinic-1043247233) 301 Industrial Road Level 2 San Carlos, CA 94070 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US) [415-600-1000](tel:+14156001000) 415-558-7051 ### [Modesto Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/modesto-outreach-clinic-1043247225) 1401 Spanos Court Suite 121 Modesto, CA 95355 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1401+Spanos+Court+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [916-732-4380](tel:+19167324380) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Chico Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/chico-outreach-clinic-1043247381) 111 Raley Boulevard Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=111+Raley+Boulevard+Chico%2C+CA+95928+US) [916-732-4380](tel:+19167324380) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Palo Alto Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-outreach-clinic-1043247227) 795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-5731](tel:+16508535731) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Fremont Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/fremont-outreach-clinic-1043247568) 3200 Kearney Building 2, 2nd Floor Fremont, CA 94510 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3200+Kearney+Fremont%2C+CA+94510+US) [916-732-4380](tel:+19167324380) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ### [Mountain View Outreach Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mountain-view-outreach-clinic-1043247245) 701 East El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) [916-732-4080](tel:+19167324080) 415-558-7051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Awards and accreditations [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Kidney+transplant+services%22%5D%7D%5D) Optum Health Networks Multi-Year Recognition Center of Excellence in Adult Heart, Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplant [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Kidney+transplant+services%22%5D%7D%5D) ![man-during-consultation-with-experienced-urologist](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/man-during-consultation-with-experienced-urologist.jpg?h=502&iar=0&w=695) ## Living kidney donation Your generosity can save a life. Living kidney donations are safe, reduce wait times and can improve outcomes for recipients.  [Learn About Donation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/living-kidney-donation) ## A better way to match kidney patients with donors A Sutter doctor and kidney transplant recipient developed groundbreaking software that speeds up kidney paired donation matching, helping save hundreds of lives. ## Sutter’s picks Health & wellness ### [Am I Dehydrated?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/am-i-dehydrated) Avoid the uncomfortable feelings of dizziness and lethargy by staying hydrated. Health & wellness ### [Four Health Numbers You Should Know](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/four-health-numbers-you-should-know) Learn the four basic numbers you should know to assess your health. Health & wellness ### [Tips for Limiting Salt in your Diet](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/sodium) Limiting Sodium intake is especially important for South Asians with high blood pressure (salt is sodium chloride). ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Integrated Care Across Our System: Matt’s Story ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/integrated-care-across-our-system-matts-story-2050673193) - [Patient story ### Auburn Couple Reclaims Life After Living Donor Kidney Transplant ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/auburn-couple-reclaims-life-after-living-donor-kidney-transplant-2077752313) - [Patient story ### A gift for Gabby: She gets new kidney from sister-in-law ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/a-gift-for-gabby-she-gets-new-kidney-from-sister-in-law-2023563952) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Helpful resources [United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)](https://unos.org/transplant/living-donation/) [National Kidney Foundation](https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/general-information-living-donation) [American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)](https://aakp.org/center-for-patient-research-and-education/kidney-transplantation/) [National Living Donor Assistance Center](http://www.livingdonorassistance.org/) Download Living Kidney Donation Booklet (PDF) [English (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/kidney-pancreas-transplant-program-living-kidney-donation-cpmc.pdf) | [Spanish (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/kidney-pancreas-transplant-program-living-kidney-donation-cpmc-spanish.pdf) ## Find a doctor Find your Sutter Health doctor. 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