
Deborah B. Adey MD
Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation
Professor, Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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2315 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817
Phone+1 916-734-2111
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Summary
- Dr. Deborah Adey is a nephrologist based in San Francisco, CA, with subspecialties in kidney. She completed her medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and pursued residency and fellowship training in nephrology at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Mayo Clinic. Dr. Adey has experience in kidney transplantation and has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications on transplantation practices and outcomes. She has also been involved in clinical trials, including serving as the principal investigator, and has received CMS Meaningful Use certifications from Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Nephrology, 1994 - 1996
University of Vermont Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1992 - 1994
University of Vermont Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
HI State Medical License 2016 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1995 - 2027
VT State Medical License 1989 - 2012
MN State Medical License 1994 - 1996
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2017
Clinical Trials
- BK Treatment Study
- Watermelon/UBIQuinone Study Start of enrollment: 2021 Nov 15
Roles: Contact
- Renal Function in Highly Sensitized Patients 1 Year After Desensitization With Imlifidase Prior to DD Kidney Tx Start of enrollment: 2021 Oct 14
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in California: 2010-2024.Fawaz Al Ammary, Simeon Adeyemo, Karen D Lincoln, Elaine Ku, Deborah B Adey
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2026-08-01 - American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology: Pressing Issues and Insights.Rudolph A Rodriguez, Matthew A Sparks, Deborah B Adey, C John Sperati, Sana Waheed
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2026-02-09 - 1 citationsDonor-Derived Cell-Free DNA Levels and Prediction of Resolution of Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients.Elaine Ku, Erica Winnicki, Sabrina Legaspi, Feng Lin, Charles E McCulloch
Clinical Transplantation. 2026-01-01
Press Mentions
For Black Patients, Nixing ‘Race Adjustment’ May Improve Kidney Transplant OddsSeptember 19th, 2022
Lessons from People Who Are Most Vulnerable to COVID-19April 16th, 2020
2015 AST FAST DesigneesMay 21st, 2015
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