German "Gerry" Estrella , Jr.
About German "Gerry" Estrella , Jr.
German 'Gerry' Estrella, Jr. serves as the Principal Regional OCS Support Specialist at TransMedics, Inc. since 2020, bringing extensive experience in clinical operations and medical coordination.
Work at TransMedics
German Estrella, Jr. has been serving as the Principal Regional OCS Support Specialist at TransMedics, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational support related to organ care systems. His experience in this position spans four years, during which he has contributed to the company's mission of improving organ transplantation processes.
Education and Expertise
German Estrella, Jr. holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, which he completed from 1984 to 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Philippines between 1980 and 1984. Additionally, he completed a Residency in General Surgery at the Hospital of Manila Medical Center Department of Surgery from 1991 to 1995.
Previous Experience at Legacy of Life Hawaii
Prior to his current role, German Estrella, Jr. worked at Legacy of Life Hawaii as the Vice President of Clinical Operations from 2012 to 2019. In this capacity, he managed clinical operations related to organ donation and transplantation, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing the quality of life for patients in need of transplants.
Previous Experience at University of California, San Francisco
German Estrella, Jr. served as the Eye Bank Medical Director Designee and Tissue Bank Coordinator at the University of California, San Francisco from 1997 to 2000. His responsibilities included overseeing tissue procurement and ensuring compliance with medical standards, which played a crucial role in supporting the eye bank's operations.