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Nancy L. Ascher, MD, PhD

Transplant Surgery • Kidney Transplant Surgery
Liver Transplant Parnassus
415-353-1888
Portrait of Nancy L. Ascher
Portrait of Nancy L. Ascher
ucsf logo

Nancy L. Ascher, MD, PhD

Transplant Surgery • Kidney Transplant Surgery
Liver Transplant Parnassus
415-353-1888

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About me

Dr. Nancy Ascher has devoted her career to organ transplantation and transplant research. She has served on the Presidential Task Force on Organ Transplantation, Surgeon General's Task Force on Increasing Donor Organs and Secretary of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation.

Ascher is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she earned her medical degree. She completed a general surgery residency and clinical transplant fellowship at the University of Minnesota, where she later joined the faculty and became clinical director of the liver transplant program.

Ascher is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of numerous other medical societies, including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, in which she has served as president.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Transplant Surgery, University of Minnesota at Minneapolis

Residency

  • General Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals GME

Internship

  • General Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Michigan

Locations

    My work

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    65 ratings
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    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      October 14, 2025

      Dr Ascher is nothing short of extraordinary. She became intimately involved in my care beyond the clinic appointment. She had wonderful bedside manner in a stressful situation.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 28, 2025

      I was very happy with my video visit. It was quick, informative, I felt comfortable with the visit and we discussed present and future care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 15, 2025

      She's brilliant

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2025

      I had an awesome visit with Dr Ascher. She reviewed history, meds, concerns, and gave good information and advice. Very appreciated.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 5, 2025

      Nancy Ashier is an amazing Dr. She and her husband Dr Roberts saved my life giving me 14 extra years of life. Very grateful to UC and the transplant staff.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 25, 2025

      Dr. Ascher is incredibly professional and caring/friendly. She answered all my questions and gave me great feedback and information about upcoming appointments, proactive things I can do to help in my recovery from surgery.

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