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Scripps in the News | February 8, 2018

Scripps Organ Transplant Expert Explains Procedure on KUSI

Randolph Schaffer, MD, Scripps Clinic transplant surgeon, recently discussed organ transplant procedures on KUSI.
Randolph Schaffer, MD, transplant surgeon at Scripps Clinic, recently went on KUSI to discuss how organ transplants work, including compatibility issues.
Scripps in the News | January 14, 2015

Scripps' Role in Pancreatic Cancer Care Covered by Carmel Valley News

Scripps provides experienced medical staff to help patients with pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Darren Sigal talks about the Scripps' pancreas and bile duct cancer group and latest research in this Carmel Valley News article.
News Releases | May 31, 2012

Scripps Health Part of First Intercontinental Kidney Transplant Chain

Scripps patients and doctors made history by participating in the first intercontinental kidney transplant paired donor chain, starting with a man in Greece.
Scripps in the News | October 20, 2011

Living Kidney Transplant Transforms Two Lives

Scripps is one of Southern California’s premier transplant centers. Providing living kidney and liver transplants to patients such as Mike Sedgwick for more than 20 years.
In this video, patient Mike Sedgwick talks about receiving a living kidney donation at Scripps from one of his congregation members, Gary Wasserman.
Scripps in the News | October 10, 2011

The Savvy Patient - Living kidney transplant: a gift of life

Scripps expert Randolph Schaffer, MD, provides insight on living kidney donation in a 2011 column of "Savvy Patient” in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
News Releases | August 2, 2011

U.S. News & World Report Names Scripps Physicians to Top Doctors List

See how rapidly lowering body temperature can help patients survive heart attacks.
36 physicians from Scripps Health were name Top Doctors in 2011, including 19 named top one percent in the nation in their respective specialties.
News Releases | July 21, 2004

A First in San Diego for Scripps Clinic Transplant Surgeons

Scripps Center for Organ and Cell Transplantation surgeons performed the first-ever organ procurement in San Diego from a non-heart beating donor last month.