Kidney Transplant

At UR Medicine, we know a kidney transplant is a lifelong commitment for you and for us. We’re with you every step of the way.

Preparing for a transplant and living with it will affect your life in many ways. So we get to know you well, and we’ll help you maintain and resume many of your activities and even become involved in new ones.

Our definition of success extends far beyond the operating room. We commit the time and resources to making your life after the transplant itself as successful as possible.

It takes a team to perform a transplant. We’ve gathered a team of expert surgeons from all over the world.

The University of Rochester founded the biopsychosocial model, which treats the whole patient rather than just disease. We consider all your life circumstances, personalizing your treatment based on what’s best for you. This includes providing a transplant psychiatrist and social worker who look after your mental and emotional health.

Our kidney transplant team includes:

• Transplant surgeons who perform your procedure
• Nephrologists who take care of your kidneys before and after surgery
• Pharmacists who dispense medication, answer questions, and consult with doctors about which medications are best for you
• Psychiatrist for your mental and emotional health
• Social worker who helps you and your family understand and process your diagnosis
• Transplant coordinator who helps guide you through the transplant process and understand it
• Dietitians who help ensure you are getting proper nutrition and educate you on the type of diet you may need to follow before and after your transplant
• Transplant ID physicians who prevent and treat infectious complications in pre- and post-transplant patients
• Patients themselves, who are important members of their care team. You will be kept up-to-date about your treatment and be involved in the decision-making