Deborah Adey

MD

Nephrologist

Dr. Deborah Adey is a specialist in kidney disorders who has a particular interest in caring for kidney transplant patients with recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, in which some of the kidney's filtering units become scarred.

Adey's research on kidney transplantation has addressed factors that contribute to long-term allograft loss (when the donor is not genetically identical to the recipient). She has also studied interventions aimed at lowering high antibody levels in patients awaiting kidney transplant.

Adey attended medical school at the University of Colorado Denver. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Vermont. She completed her first two years of a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Vermont, where she studied protein metabolism in kidney failure. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, she continued her training in transplantation.

Adey joined the UCSF kidney transplant team in July 1997 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF Medical Center. As part of her teaching activities, she runs the UCSF nephrology fellows lecture series and directs the transplant nephrology fellowship program.

  • Education

    University of Colorado Health Sciences, 1989

  • Residencies

    University of Vermont, Internal Medicine, 1992

  • Fellowships

    University of Vermont, Nephrology, 1994

    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., Nephrology, 1996

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Where I see patients (1)

    My work

    A daughter gives her dad the gift of a kidney

    When Candase donated a kidney to her father, Ken, who was in kidney failure, Dr. Adey was part of the transplant team that made their procedure a success.

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    244 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 05, 2024
    Good and efficient
    Nov 02, 2024
    The care giver spoke so quickly that some of it was hard to understand. He was able to tell us what they were planning to do, and he explained it while still talking very fast. I needed my husband to say it again in a way I could understand.
    Oct 16, 2024
    Dr Adey is the best I don't know what I would do without her.
    Oct 15, 2024
    I really like her , she's hears me , takes a minute to relate . This is important to me as a human and a consumer and as a potential surgeon in my care . I would prefer having a someone who knows me and I have a relationship with. In my personal case there's really very little literature available to increase my knowledge base of my prognosis.
    Oct 08, 2024
    My appointment with Dr Adey was very informing and supportive. I am so appreciative of her knowledge and care.
    Sep 29, 2024
    Dr. Adey is the best!!!!!
    Sep 25, 2024
    Yes, I will definitely recommend her to others because she excellent provider. She's thorough in her work. Easy to speak too. We are happy to have her.
    Sep 25, 2024
    Good
    Sep 21, 2024
    Our provider understood my concerns; when others at different hospitals did not. She is willing to advocate for me, so refreshing knowing someone understands my situation.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Literally, all of them, amazing team. Made me feel super at home and comfortable. So grateful for them. Thank you all.
    Sep 07, 2024
    Dr Adey is all in on my plan of care. She is an excellent doctor who understands that the whole body is part of my care and relates to my beautiful new kidney's performance.A special doctor and a wonderful human being!
    Aug 11, 2024
    Dr Adey is professional, personable and pleasant.
    Jun 10, 2024
    Dr. Adey's wide knowledge and specific knowledge on renal is great to have on my side. I particularly appreciate her staying in close contact with my kidney doctor at UC davis. Should things go south I am glad she is on my side.
    Jun 09, 2024
    Love Dr. Adey. Very easy to talk to.
    Apr 27, 2024
    Dr Adey is the best
    Apr 21, 2024
    I feel as if she had patient and My care would be of a best interest in what's best for me. I felt she was trustworthy.
    Apr 09, 2024
    GREAT AS ALWAYS
    Apr 01, 2024
    Terrific doctor. The video visit works as well as an on-site visit and is much more convenient.
    Mar 27, 2024
    I've k own Dr Adey since 2007. She is one of the premier doctors I've had for my care, and care of my 2 kidney transplants over the years. She simply the best.
    Mar 18, 2024
    Dr. Adey is a lifesaver, mine!
    Mar 06, 2024
    Not a problem with Dr Adey
    Dec 29, 2023
    Love UCSF !
    Dec 22, 2023
    Good
    Dec 18, 2023
    Consistently good with Dr. ADEY
    Dec 14, 2023
    Trust my Doctors.
    Dec 12, 2023
    I was exceptionally impressed with the interest of the doctor and the significant help she provided.
    Dec 08, 2023
    She's always great. She Is thorough about everything and explains what and why in easily understood detail. She gets to the point and is always Interactive friendly and courteous. I'm also very comfortable with her care, especially when there is an issue to deal with, she gives me answers and makes me feel confident and better about whatever comes next.
    Dec 06, 2023
    Everything great
    Nov 13, 2023
    Took the time to listen to my questions and make she answered my questions
    Nov 07, 2023
    The doctor explained to me everything she could read about my labs
    Oct 01, 2023
    Dr Adey is outstanding. She's an expert in her field with compassion for her patients. I feel like Dr Adey really cares about me and my health.
    Aug 22, 2023
    Dr Adey is very professional and caring. I trust her completely.
    Aug 04, 2023
    Dt. Adey was very attentive, caring, and personable.
    Jul 31, 2023
    Over the past 50 years I have interacted with many physicians as a patient. My experience has been good. Dr. Adey stands out as a compassionate, interested and caring practitioner. Those of us fortunate enough to have her as out physician are blessed.
    Jul 30, 2023
    My respects to the doctor she is excellent. I would like her to continue to see me in my subsequent consultations.Thank you for your attention.
    Jul 26, 2023
    Excellent
    Jul 10, 2023
    Dr Aday was very patient and listened to me carefully as we went over my history since this was an initial visit.
    Jun 17, 2023
    Best provider I have had ever
    Jun 11, 2023
    Dr Adey is prepared for appointments and is professional, considerate and personable with her interactions Always an informative and a pleasant session.
    May 28, 2023
    I have seen many doctors over the past 50 years. Dr. Adey is one of the most compassionate, thoughtful and informed Doctors I have met. She is always familiar with my condition, is encouraging and ensures a referral if needed.
    May 26, 2023
    Dr Adey is the best, she has provided me with excellent care and I trust her with my life
    Apr 26, 2023
    Good
    Apr 13, 2023
    Verg good experience.
    Apr 13, 2023
    For me she has been a very effective and understandable doctor.
    Apr 09, 2023
    Dr Deborah Abel was very pleasant and have informed me very well of the transplant process, she quiet remove all my worries and have me the feeling to live longer and have assurance.She has discuss with me the advantage of having a living donor.she is a very good doctor and by talking with her I found hope, Thank you Dr Deborah Aden.
    Apr 06, 2023
    Great listener, very helpful and empathic
    Mar 14, 2023
    Dr. Adey is an amazing physician. I have been in her direct care. She is pragmatic, listens carefully, always reviews the chart and remembers small details from prior visits. With my transplant, Dr. Adey offers encouragement and gentle nudges towards living a good life. I believe that Dr. Adey presence in the program is a gift to all of us.
    Mar 05, 2023
    Dr Adey is personable and professional!
    Feb 22, 2023
    Good
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr Adey answered my concerns about COVID boosters to my satisfaction and eased my concerns.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr. Adey makes a difference in my care. She listens to my questions and concerns. Dr. Adey is my voice of reason. I trust her.

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