Liver and Kidney Transplant Support Group
Support for pre- and post-transplant patients
Support for pre- and post-transplant patients
This group will include physicians, pre- and post-transplant patients and their support group.
Share your concerns, experiences and triumphs with other patients in similar situations.
Speakers at each event will teach you ways to stay positive and enjoy life during your journey as a transplant patient.
Topics and presenters for 2017
Jan. 4, 2017
The national leader in the field of sexual medicine
Irwin Goldstein, MD
Feb. 1, 2017
There are good doctors and then there are great doctors
Heather Patton, MD
March 1, 2017
Popular transplant surgeon has your full attention
Jonathan Fisher, MD
May 3, 2017
Do you have an undiagnosed sleep disorder?
Derek Loewy, Ph.D
June 7, 2017
A doctor so special, her presentations are an event
Catherine Frenette, MD
July 5, 2017
Learn about resources available to you and your family
The American Liver Foundation and The John Brockington Foundation
Aug. 2, 2017
Depression and inflammation: a new link
Michael Bailey, MD
Sept. 6, 2017
Meet the wingmen and women of Scripps
Your Scripps Therapy Team
Oct. 4, 2017
Looking at the specialty of liver medicine from a different point of view
Adam Deising, DO
Nov. 1, 2017
What everyone should know about their kidneys
Caitlin Carter, MD
Dec. 6, 2017
One mention of this doctor’s name brings applause
Catherine Frenette, MD
The national leader in the field of sexual medicine
January 4, 2017
Irwin Goldstein, MD
The first speaker for 2017, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, is without question the leading researcher and practitioner of sexual treatments for men and women in San Diego and across the nation. He is a board-certified urologist, as well as a nationally recognized pioneer and leader in the field of sexual medicine. Dr. Goldstein founded San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital. He is a renowned speaker and will address this important topic scientifically, medically and with candor.
There are good doctors and then there are great doctors
February 1, 2017
Heather Patton, MD
There are only a handful of hepatologists (liver specialists) in San Diego, which is a good reason to meet Dr. Heather Patton. Practicing at Kaiser, she treats many support group attendees. Scripps and Kaiser has a terrific partnership for transplant patients and physicians like Dr. Patton. Many are impressed by her knowledge and patient-oriented manner.
Popular transplant surgeon has your full attention
March 1, 2017
How often do you get the opportunity to ask a surgeon all your questions? Jump on it! Transplant surgeon Jonathan Fisher, MD will be the guest speaker and will be available to answer all your questions. A surgeon by profession and a health enthusiast at heart, Dr. Fisher’s last four appearances at our group have been provocative, lively and interesting. Join the group for Dr. Fisher’s fifth presentation – a record number that reflects his passion and commitment to patients.
Do you have an undiagnosed sleep disorder?
May 3, 2017
Many patients have an un-diagnosed sleep disorder and are not aware that it can play a major role in undermining your health and quality of living. Dr. Derek Lowey is a board-certified sleep specialist. From his discussion, you will learn how sleep disorders are diagnosed and best of all, successfully treated.
A doctor so special, her presentations are an event
June 7, 2017
Dr. Catherine Frenette is the medical director for Scripps liver transplant program. But more than that, she is so popular and beloved by her patients and their family members that her presentations at the support groups have become an event no one wants to miss. Join this valuable educational presentation, as well as for a unique opportunity to spend quality time with Dr. Frenette, the doctor who will treat you, cry with you and celebrate with you.
Resources available to kidney and liver transplant patients
July 5, 2017
The American Liver Foundation and The John Brockington Foundation
The American Liver Foundation and the John Brockington Foundation will share resources available to kidney and liver transplant patients and families. An inspiring story about a kidney donor/recipient journey will be shared by patient Diane and John Brockington, from the Brockington Foundation.
Depression and inflammation: a new link
Aug. 2, 2017
Michael Bailey, MD
Dr. Michael Bailey is licensed and trained in psychiatry and currently, he is the medical director for Optum Health, a division of United Health. He’ll be sharing some of the latest research on depression at our August support group that suggests inflammation plays a role in the condition, may even be a trigger for it. For people with chronic liver and kidney diseases, this new information could be important.
Meet the wingmen and women of Scripps
Sept. 6, 2017
Your Scripps Therapy Team
Good doctors and nurses are essential to good medical outcomes. But they can’t, and usually don’t do it alone. That’s where the rehabilitation team comes in – the physical, occupational and speech therapists who make an important difference in the lives of people. They are the unsung heroes and heroines who operate under the radar, often without the recognition they deserve. Discover how the special therapy team help patients before and after transplant, and how the team provides indispensable support and services for patients with chronic medical conditions so they can maintain or regain strength and vitality.
Looking at the specialty of liver medicine from a different point of view
Oct. 4, 2017
Dr. Adam Deising, originally trained in osteopathic medicine, brings a different perspective to the specialty of liver medicine. Unlike medical doctors that you have come to know, Dr. Deising focuses on every patient as a whole person rather than narrowing his point of view to the patient’s disease or condition. Dr. Deising, who practices at Balboa Naval Medical Center where he treats many veterans and their dependents, is well known to and well respected by Scripps liver doctors with whom he regularly consults. For those dealing with liver disease, or with any chronic condition for that matter, time with Dr. Deising at the October support group, will be time well spent.
What everyone should know about their kidneys
Nov. 1, 2017
Dr. Carter is a Scripps nephrologist who treats a wide
range of kidney issues including acute and chronic diseases, and transplant-related concerns. Dr. Carter is also involved with the living kidney donor program. If you're a liver patient, you will want to come because liver disease very often affects kidneys.
One mention of this doctor’s name brings applause
Dec. 6, 2017
Dr. Catherine Frenette is the medical director for Scripps liver transplant program. But more than that, she is so popular and beloved by her patients and their family members that her presentations at the support groups have become an event no one wants to miss. Join this valuable educational presentation, as well as for a unique opportunity to spend quality time with Dr. Frenette, the doctor who will treat you, cry with you and celebrate with you.
Event details
Wed, Sep 06, 2017
6 pm - 8 pm PDT