Transplant services

With chronic kidney disease, your kidneys can lose their ability to function correctly. If the condition reaches the point where kidney function is at 15% or less of maximum capacity, the diagnosis can become known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). If you or your loved one's condition reaches that point, getting a kidney transplant is crucial for positive outcomes.

Kidney transplant surgery is the process of placing a donor kidney into the body of a compatible transplant recipient. The donor kidney must be compatible with the recipient's blood and tissue in order for the donated kidney to successfully function.

Types of kidney transplants

There are two main types of kidney transplants:

• Deceased donor — Kidney taken from a deceased person who volunteered to be a donor before they died.
• Living donor — Kidney removed from a living person who has chosen to donate while they are still alive. People who might be good candidates for a match include parents, sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, or even wives, husbands, friends and co-workers of the recipient.

To be determined eligible to receive a transplant, you must meet certain requirements, which are based on your personal health and well-being. You can learn more about the requirements by calling the transplant center.

Transplant evaluation

People who wish to be considered for a kidney transplant must complete an application that includes information from their medical records. Once our transplant coordinator has determined that the applicant meets the selection criteria, we will verify their insurance information.

After attending a class to learn about transplants, the applicant is then required to take several tests, including:

• Blood work
• Stress tests
• Ultrasounds
• Urine samples
• X-rays

Finally, the applicant will meet with the transplant team to determine if a transplant is the best decision for their situation.

Kidney transplant program application

We work to make sure your transplant application process is as seamless as possible. To get started, please complete the application and remember to sign it. A complete application is essential for us to process your request without delay. Once the application is completed, please email it to us.

If you need help filling out your application, feel free to call us at (915) 264-7800, and our team will be happy to assist you.

Complete Self-Referral Application Here

Donating organs can have a major, positive impact on the lives of others. You can make a difference in the lives of as many as 50 people by choosing to donate your organs after you have passed.

To become a deceased organ donor, simply click on one of the following links:

• Donate Life Texas
• Done Vida Texas

You can also learn more about organ donation at the pages below:

• Donate Life — The official United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) website discusses organ donation and shares stories of hope.
• Organdonor.gov — This official government website provides basic information on donation. It also includes links for research and ideas for getting involved in organ donation education.