About Us
The UC San Diego Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery is a nationally recognized, rapidly expanding program delivering excellence in clinical care, research, education and innovation. Anchored by one of the country’s leading liver transplant programs and the busiest kidney transplant program in San Diego, the division integrates cutting-edge surgical care with pioneering research and a deep commitment to compassion, equity, and outcomes.
The division works in close partnership with the UC San Diego REIMAGINE Center, a multidisciplinary hub advancing innovation in organ donation, transplantation, and compassionate care.
Our Team
Meet our transplant and hepatobiliary surgeons, who have extensive experience with heart, kidney, liver, lung and multi-organ transplants from deceased and living donors.
Our Services
- Kidney Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Transplant Oncology
- Advanced Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery
The REIMAGINE Center
The UC San Diego Center for Research, Education, Innovation and Transformation in Organ Donation (REIMAGINE) is a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing the urgent public health crisis caused by the dire organ shortage in the face of the ever-increasing need for transplants. With a patient dying every 17 minutes on the waitlist, the shortfall of over 25,000 organs annually is not just a statistic — it's a series of personal tragedies and a narrative of dwindling hope.