Stephen O Pastan Emory Faculty
Stephen O Pastan Emory Faculty

Stephen O Pastan, MD

Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Transplant Nephrology

4.9 - 253 Ratings

Emory Transplant Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30322 +9 More Locations
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(855) 366-7989

About

Dr. Pastan is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Transplantation at Emory University School of Medicine, and serves as Medical Director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program. Dr. Pastan’s clinical interests are in the short term and long term care of patients after transplant, and in the assessment of patients as candidates for transplantation. His research focuses on understanding the barriers patients face to be evaluated for and to receive a transplant. In particular, his work centers on finding strategies to increase transplant rates, particularly among racial minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients, who have reduced access to kidney transplantation.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1986

Locations

Emory Transplant Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 6
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Emory Transplant Center - Dublin

207 Fairview Park Drive
Dublin, GA 31021

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Emory Transplant Center - Acworth

1075 Big Shanty Road Northwest
Ste 150
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Emory Transplant Center - Athens

1181 Langford Drive
Bldg 200, Ste 105
Watkinsville, GA 30677

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Emory Transplant Center at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Fl 3, Ste 350
Atlanta, GA 30342

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Emory Transplant Center at Savannah

5353 Reynolds Street
Ste 212
Savannah, GA 31405

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Clifton B6 Transplant Infusion

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Emory Transplant Center - Thomasville

210 West Hansell Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

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Emory Transplant Center - Columbus

2300 Manchester Expressway
H-200
Columbus, GA 31904

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Emory at Spivey Station

7813 Spivey Station Boulevard
Ste 210
Jonesboro, GA 30236

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 253 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-18

Dr. Pastan peformed the most com0lete and extensive examination and intrerview that I have had from a doctor in many years, if ever. It had been a while since we had seen each oter abd he covered all the bases and more. Extremely competent and encouraging. Completely thorough and converned. Outstanding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-08

Dr. Stephen Pastan is the BEST! I have followed him from Piedmont Hospital to The Emory Clinic. He has been my nephrologist for over three decades now and I do NOT plan to change physicians NOW!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-05

Dr Pastan is never rushed and explains and discusses my treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Dr. Pastan is THE BEST. Funny. VERY detail oriented, positive, and just an excellent physician all-around. He has helped me so much through my years of kidney and liver disease, and post-transplant. He is also a VERY good man.It has been 8 years since my transplants and am being transferred to a different care team. I will miss Dr. Pastan SO much.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Dr. Pastan is an excellent physician with wonderful bedside manners.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-01

My doctor always listens and we discuss options

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

The kidney transplant team at Emory is top class!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-04

Dr. Pastan is highly professional and very competent. He has a deep passion for his profession and truly cares about providing the highest level of care for his patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

Very impressed!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

I've had this provider for almost 20 years and I fly in from out of town - sometimes I have to wait but when it's "my turn", I have total attention. He is what a physician should be.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-29

Sound medical advice was given for my condition The necessity tests were ordered and medication prescribed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-27

Excepional care showbiz by dr Pastan who took the time personalului to make sure I was admitted in the hospital imediate Lu. Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-14

Dr Pastan is and always has been the best. In all areas of care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-21

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-21

Excellent Caring Professional

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Dr,,Pastan is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-02

I have been so blessed to have Dr Pastan as my physician for nearly 25 years. Bless him!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-19

Dr. Pastan is knowledgeable and compassionate; a great combination. He asks great, relevant questions, and he is quick to understand our situation. He immediately does what he says he will do. While we are on the video call, we get the new Rx. We appreciate him and recognize the quality of care he provides.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

Dr Pastan is the best doctor I have ever had. Very compassionate and brilliant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-05

Excellent. Dr Pastan is very thorough and goes the extra mile to keep me healthy

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-27

Dr Pastan is attentive, caring, always gives me 100%. He is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

I have been under the care and supervision of Dr Stephen Pastan since my early forties and I am now 74 years old, so I am not likely going to look for a new Nephrologist!! He is excellent at what he does and I trust him with my health and my life!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Like having Dr. Pastan as my new physician

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-23

No issues

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-17

Dr Pastan has always been great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Dr pastan is in a league of his own. The best.of the bestof the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-06

Dr. Pastan is very knowledgeable and up front about diagnosis and treatments

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-28

Dr. Pastan is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Awesome experienced doctor with lots of patience and empathy

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

Dr. Pastan always is direct in our discussions (no BS ever which is the best way) and polite. Great sense of humor (which one needs to have w me as a patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-20

Dr. Pasten is an excellent doctor. He listens to understand first and then gives educated responses and instructions. He is kind and knowledgeable. He puts the patient first and we are grateful we found him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-28

Infectious Disease and Dr Pastan worked very well together

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-07

Dr. Pastan always has taken the time to listen and provide superior care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-21

I wish there was a choice for the best physician ever.and trust me I've had many across states and there is no one better than Dr pastan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Dr Pastan has been my nephrologist for 25 years and is the best, most caring and conscientious doctor I have ever had. He has saved my life at least two times, assisted me through a kidney transplant and treated my mother while she was on dialysis prior to her death. I have recommended Dr Pastan to numerous patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-25

I have been to many nephrologist and transplant doctors in my life. I have lived in multiple cities. Dr. Pastan is the BEST physician I have ever been treated by. I am thankful I found him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-21

Dr. Pastan did an excellent job of explaining the importance of the anti- rejection drugs and their possible side effects.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-29

Dr Pastan is an excellent physician. He cares about me and provides great insight to any questions I might ask. He is the best physician I see. Always cheerful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-25

Outstanding doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-24

Conversation was very comprehensive and based on currents testing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-20

Dr. Pastan is a fantastic doctor always shows concern for your well being. Always listens to your concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-09

Dr. Pastan is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

Dr Pastan is excellent! Listens, answers questions, discusses problems, shows concern, makes suggestions and updates your condition.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Dr Pastan is the best doctor I have known in 79 years!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-13

Dr Pastan takes time to explain labs and any issues that have developed since my last appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

Received excellent care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-30

I'm overjoyed that Dr. Pastan cares for me. And it's with a sincere heart. Determine to keep me on my feet. I work harder to get well because of him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-28

My nurse was very patient with and informed about my scans.Thank you so much

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

Dr. Pastan always takes time to listen and discuss any concerns that I might have. He's a great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-18

This was my 11 post transplant visit. We come from 7-8 away to see Dr.Pastan now. We really like Dr.Pastan and Emory Clinic.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-15

No problems or conditions discussed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-15

I have been coming to Dr. Stephen Pastan for almost thirty years now, ever since my endocrinologist detected that I had a severe case of kidney disease and she referred me to him. An arthritis medicine had thrown me into Stage 3 Kidney Disease! I could no longer take ANY nsaids and I suffer from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis! I had to learn how to grin and bear the pain in order to protect my kidneys! On top of it all, I have the world's worst veins and would NEVER be able to do dialysis! Dr. Pastan says that I am his best patient, because I do EVERYTHING he tells me to do exactly!! I have to do it to avoid dialysis! Thirty years later and I am still in Stage 3 and very stable! I am only allowed 6 ounces of protein per day, but I don't care; it's not that important. I drink only water and plenty of it! I've always been the designated driver and that was fine with me. Dr. Pastan has saved my life and is keeping me alive and healthy!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

Dr. Pastan is very detailed. He explains everything. No problem with taking to show you what's going on with your body. Extremely patient when listening. You walk away with more knowledge about your health and plan to improve it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-25

Dr Pastin, Is very thorough with letting me know what I need to do to stay healthy. He always listens to me and shows concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-22

Dr Pastan is a wonderful physician, a great listener and delightful person.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-17

Dr. Pastan is my Transplant Nephrologist hero and has been fir 10 years!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-30

I would change the very good to EXCELLENT just to elevate my description. Perfection is what the shoot to achieve. You have hired the best of the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

Extremely knowledgeable about health challenges and take very good care of me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

Dr Pastan is that rare combination every one wants and needs in a doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable and extremely kind and personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-23

Dr. Stephen Pastan is Awesome,Caring and Wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-21

Dr. Paston is excellent and very helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Dr Pastan is an outstanding physician. He really cares for his patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Dr Pastan is the BEST!

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr - East Campus, Nephrology, 1987
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr - East Campus, Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr - East Campus, Internal Medicine, 1982
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 1981

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991
  • Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985