Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
Kidney Transplant
When kidney disease leads to kidney failure, know that with Jefferson Health, you're not alone. A multidisciplinary team of experts will be involved in your care every step of the way, from preoperative evaluation to surgery and follow-up.
Our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for transplant candidates and their families, ensuring the best possible care and a match with an available donor organ. We also specialize in living kidney donation, which is an important option because living donor transplants usually work better and last almost twice as long as deceased donor transplants.
Interested in Becoming a Living Donor?
Living donor transplants usually work better and last almost twice as long as deceased donor transplants. We have revolutionized the live donor evaluation process in order to increase the number of living donors and improve the patient experience.
Pancreas Transplant
You may be a candidate for a pancreas transplant if you are experiencing major complications from diabetes. The surgical teams of Jefferson's Pancreas Transplant programs are highly skilled in performing all three types of pancreas transplants: simultaneous pancreas kidney, pancreas after kidney and pancreas transplant alone. This multidisciplinary approach allows our physicians to make the best individualized pancreas treatment recommendation that is right for you.
A Team Approach to Your Care
At Jefferson, you often see all your specialists in one day, so you won't need to schedule multiple visits to meet with all your care providers.
Our continuity of care includes putting you in touch with a support network of specially trained nurses, social workers and fellow transplant survivors.
We also consult with your referring physician throughout the entire course of your kidney disease treatment. Our goal is to create a sustainable plan for your continued health.