Who is a Candidate for Kidney Transplant?

Potential candidates for kidney transplant include patients who suffer from:

• End stage renal disease
• Complications from diabetes
• Other medical conditions as identified by their doctors

Benefits of Kidney Transplant

Having a kidney transplant can:

• Provide an alternative to kidney dialysis for management of kidney disease, leading to fewer medical complications and a potentially longer life span
• Improve quality of life
• Give a patient more energy and better overall health
• Lessen the dependence on medications

Risks of Kidney Transplant

Potential risks of kidney transplant include:

• Waitlist times
• Complications from surgery
• Side effects of transplant medications

GFR Score

Your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is a measurement used to determine kidney function and the stage of your kidney disease. Use the GFR calculator to find out your score.