Physician, Living Donor Liver Transplant, San Francisco, CA

Opportunity Information

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Transplant Program is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist physician to lead the development of the liver donor liver transplant program as Medical Director of Living Donor Liver Transplant. Our Division of Hepatology has 10 transplant hepatologists involved in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy work.

California Pacific Medical Center is a 274-bed state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of San Francisco that serves as the tertiary/quaternary hospital for the Sutter 20+ hospital network and a referral destination for multiple other hospitals in Northern California and Nevada. In addition, the program provides care at 10 regional liver clinics in Northern California.

The Division of Hepatology serves a diverse patient population with general hepatology and transplant hepatology needs. California Pacific Medical Center’s Transplant Program has been performing solid organ transplantation for over 50 years. In 2025 CPMC performed 96 cadaveric donor liver transplants. Our division has active clinical programs with specialty areas including Alcohol associated Liver Disease, Portal Hypertension, Autoimmune Liver Disease, Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, and Transplant Oncology. Members are actively engaged in clinical trials, clinical research, and NIH-funded studies. Hepatologists are core faculty for the ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology fellowships at California Pacific Medical Center. Our clinical activities are strongly supported by robust administrative and nursing staffing.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

• 3-5 years of experience with living donor liver transplant preferred

• Active or eligible for a California Medical License.

Join Us and Enjoy

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included 
• Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance 
• Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
• Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Why This Matters for You

Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it’s an opportunity to:

• Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
• Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
• Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
• Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What’s Next

If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Community Information

Living in San Francisco 

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.