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Patient Stories | November 21, 2018
Woman Who Needs Kidney Transplant Learns Husband Is a Perfect Match
A San Diego woman receives a lifesaving kidney transplant at Scripps, after her husband of more than 20 years becomes her living kidney donor.
Scripps in the News | February 8, 2018
Scripps Organ Transplant Expert Explains Procedure 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 | September 3, 2012
Living Kidney Donation: Dr. James Rice Discusses Life-Giving Procedure
Who can become a living kidney donor? Is the surgery risky? Do donors experience any long-term health issues?
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
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.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2010
Kidney Recipient Experiences the Miracle of Life Twice
Scripps patient Kate suffered from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and eventually underwent a successful kidney transplant and post-transplant care.
Patient Stories | December 16, 2009
Friends Forge a Lasting Bond Through Kidney Donation
While on a search for a new kidney, Scripps transplant patient and mother of three learns how strong a bond can exist between two people.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2009
Son Gives Dad a Lifesaving Gift
After San Diego veteran John Quesenberry was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, his son Chris generously donated a kidney to save his dad's life.