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Dr. James Gardner, MD

Dr. James Gardner, MD

Transplant Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. James Gardner, MD is a transplant surgery specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 2012. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

Liver Transplant Program

1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143

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(415) 353-9600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gardner specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

Dr James M Gardner is a surgeon who performs kidney, liver and pancreas transplants for both children and adults. He cares for patients after transplant in the hospital and the clinic. Gardner's research lab focuses on how the immune system learns...read more

biography

Dr. James M. Gardner is a surgeon who performs kidney, liver and pancreas transplants for both children and adults. He cares for patients after transplant in the hospital and the clinic. Gardner's research lab focuses on how the immune system learns...read more

  • Transplant Surgery

  • Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Liver Transplant Program

Pancreas Program1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
1

Kidney Transplant Center

Pancreas Transplant Services400 Parnassus Ave # 7 San Francisco, CA 94143
2

Liver Transplant Program

Liver Transplant Program400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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