The 20 Best Pancreas Transplant Doctors in California, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Pancreas Transplant

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Pancreas Transplant near California, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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55 providers found
    Elite in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anil Vaidya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Vaidya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreas Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bariatric Surgery Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Posselt is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Posselt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Posselt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Posselt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Nephrology

    1124 W Carson St, Harbor-UCLA MFI, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.

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    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pancreas Transplant Services

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Stock is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Stock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Stock is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Stock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pancreas Transplant Services

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 7, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Sandy-Feng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sandy-Feng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady Kaldas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaldas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda University Transplant Institute

    197 E Caroline St Ste 1400, 
    San Bernardino, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bratton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Bratton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vatche Agopian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Agopian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Liver Disease And Transplant Center

    8900 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Dafoe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Dafoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Redfield is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Redfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Redfield is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Redfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese

    Hirohito Ichii is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ichii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Bry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bry is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Bry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Liver Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Freise is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Freise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), May Thurner Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Freise is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Freise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Mahanty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mahanty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hernia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mahanty is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Mahanty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Bellingham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bellingham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Gastroparesis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bellingham is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Bellingham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Liver Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Roll is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Roll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Roll is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Surgery. Dr. Roll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Family Medicine

    Office

    969 S Santa Fe Ave Ste A, 
    Vista, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Oliva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Oliva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Family Medicine

    SCPMG Buenaventura Medical Office

    888 S Hill Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Marquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Marquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Pancreas Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Jim Kim is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jim Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center

    8900 Beverly Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Wisel is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wisel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Pancreas Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreas Transplant?

    A pancreas transplant is surgery to implant a healthy pancreas from a donor into a person with diabetes. Pancreas transplants give the person a chance to stop taking insulin injections.

    When should I see a Pancreas Transplant doctor in California, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pancreas Transplant doctor in California, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pancreas Transplant doctors in California, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pancreas Transplant doctors in California, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pancreas Transplant doctor in California, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreas Transplant doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pancreas Transplant doctor in California, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pancreas Transplant doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pancreas Transplant doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pancreas Transplant doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pancreas Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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