Survival rates are amongst the best in the nation, as are lengths of stay. The program consists of an integrated, cohesive team. Five nephrologists specializing in kidney transplantation oversee patient care. Clinical nurse coordinators closely monitor patients referred to the program. Kidney transplants are performed by one of two surgeons.
Social workers are also part of the transplant team.
They meet with patients and their family to discuss social issues related to kidney transplantation. An admission coordinator handles financial issues such as insurance authorization. A key differentiator of California Pacific Medical Center's Kidney and Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Program is its community outreach. With outreach clinics in Fresno, Modesto, Roseville, the East Bay and South Bay, California Pacific brings its program close to patients, so they can access their transplant team in their own neighborhood. The clinics allow for greater patient convenience and proximity to the referring physician who co-manages their care.