Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant Services

Whether you need an initial evaluation, a second opinion or support along the way, we're here to help.

• Kidney Transplant Evaluation
• The Kidney Transplant Process
• Living Donor Kidney Transplant
• Pre- and Post-Transplant Care
• Multi-Organ Transplant

A Personalized Approach to Your Kidney Transplant

We understand that every patient's needs are unique. Our surgeons, physicians and transplant coordinators work together to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific health needs. We are leaders in performing both living donor and deceased donor kidney transplants. Our commitment to research gives you access to the newest therapies and treatments available.

• Bloodless Kidney Transplant
• Kidney Transplant for Highly Sensitized Patients
• Latino Transplant Program
• Polish-American Transplant Center
• Transplant Weight Loss Clinic

Kidney Transplant Surgery at UChicago Medicine

Our team performs both living and deceased donor kidney transplants, as well as kidney-pancreas transplants for patients who have type 1 diabetes and significant kidney disease. Through our research, we give patients access to the newest therapies and treatments.

A Team of Specialists

Before and after your transplant, you have access to a team of knowledgeable experts. Our kidney transplant surgeons work side-by-side with leading kidney disease and diabetes specialists on our endocrinology team. UChicago Medicine is also home to top experts in other kidney conditions, including lupus and primary glomerular diseases. Your team also includes a transplant pharmacist, dietitian, social worker and financial counselor — all focused exclusively on kidney transplant patients.

Complex Kidney Transplant Cases

We regularly take on patients who may be considered too high-risk for transplant at other centers — helping more people get the care they need each year.

Around-the-Clock Access to Your Care Team

All patients visit our post-transplant clinic regularly for checkups. Between visits, you can always reach one of our post-transplant nurses by phone — any time, day or night.

Kidney Transplant Research

Our researchers are developing new methods to keep transplant patients healthier, giving you access to leading-edge treatments that may not be available elsewhere.