Trasplante de riñón
Un trasplante de riñón es un procedimiento quirúrgico que se realiza para recuperar el correcto funcionamiento de los riñones cuando estos ya no pueden funcionar por sí solos. Se obtiene un riñón de un donante y se reemplaza el riñón que falla por uno sano.
Kidney transplant program in Dallas, Texas
The kidney transplant program at Medical City Dallas offers patients access to a dedicated team of experienced transplant surgeons who focus exclusively on kidney and kidney-pancreas transplants.
Specifically, these surgeons perform living and deceased transplant surgeries, including adult and kidney pancreas transplant, adult pancreas transplant and adult pancreas after kidney transplant.
Kidney transplant program in Dallas
At Medical City Dallas, our kidney transplant program offers:
- A coordinator-to-patient ratio to that ensures you receive the individual attention you need and deserve.
- The ability to work closely with your referring physician so they have an integral role in the transplant process.
- A dedicated living donor team to help you and your potential donor get transplanted quickly.
- A convenient location which avoids downtown construction and traffic.
Medical City Healthcare’s kidney transplant programs are rated at the top in North Texas when it comes to getting a transplant faster, according to the latest data provided by the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
Kidney Access Network at Medical City Dallas
Medical City Dallas participates in the Medical City Healthcare–St. David’s HealthCare Kidney Access Network. For qualified kidney transplant patients, Medical City Dallas may serve as the home transplant center where the evaluation process begins and where our team helps guide next steps for possible listing review across participating programs.
More options through one connected network
When you are considering a kidney transplant, it can help to have a dedicated team guiding you through the process. At Medical City Dallas, our transplant team works with patients to review their health history, complete the transplant evaluation and discuss options that may be available through the Kidney Access Network.
Eligible patients who are approved for listing at Medical City Dallas may choose to have their information shared with other participating transplant programs for review. This may provide access to additional deceased donor kidney opportunities while helping limit duplicate testing when possible.
Supporting you through the evaluation and listing process
Our kidney transplant team will help you understand each stage of care, including:
- What to expect during the transplant evaluation
- Testing and medical requirements for listing
- How listing review may work through participating Kidney Access Network programs
- Communication between transplant teams, patients and referring providers
- Next steps if a deceased donor kidney opportunity becomes available
Listing decisions are made separately by each participating transplant program. Wait times and transplant timing vary based on factors such as donor availability, medical compatibility, organ matching and program-specific criteria.
Take the next step at Medical City Dallas
You may be eligible for kidney transplant evaluation if you have kidney failure or have been referred for transplant care. Our transplant team can answer your questions, explain the evaluation process and help determine whether the Kidney Access Network may be an option for you.
Complete the patient referral form to get started.
Our Kidney Access Network locations
Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75230
Medical City Fort Worth
900 Eighth Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Kidney transplant team
Having transplant surgery can be an overwhelming process. That's why the team here is made up of transplant experts who can help you throughout the process, including:
- Transplant surgeons
- Transplant nephrologists
- Transplant administrators
- Transplant coordinators
- Transplant financial coordinators
- Transplant dietitians
- Transplant pharmacists
- Transplant social workers
- Independent living donor advocates
Pediatric kidney transplant
At Medical City Children's Hospital, located on the same campus, we have a certified pediatric kidney transplant program. The specialists are well-trained in diagnosing and managing advanced kidney disease in our youngest patients.
We work closely with patients' referring physicians to ensure continuity of care and a successful post-transplant recovery.
Kidney transplant application
Candidates who may need a kidney transplant will first complete a Medical City Dallas transplant application. The transplant application can be faxed to us at (469) 484-2235.
Most patients with kidney disease are referred to our program by a nephrologist or dialysis center. Many others choose to initiate the transplant process by downloading the transplant application or calling (972) 566-7199 or (800) 348-4318.
Adult application for kidney transplant
Authorization to Release Protected Health Information (PHI)
Autorización para divulgar información médica protegida (PHI)
Pediatric application for kidney transplant
After this initial step, insurance will be verified and then our transplant team will contact the candidate to begin the clinical work-up process.
Become a living donor
Living donor application
Living donor options include:
- Living donor kidney transplant — A transplant in which one person donates a kidney to another person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
- ABO incompatible kidney transplant — A transplant in which the donor has a blood type that is not compatible with the recipient's blood type. For example, if a recipient with blood type O received a kidney from a donor with blood type A, B or AB. You receive medical treatment before and after your kidney transplant to lower antibody levels in your blood and reduce the risk of antibodies rejecting the donor kidney.
- Paired exchange kidney donation — This type of transplant involves four people: two donors and two recipients. When the donors are not compatible with the recipients they would like to donate to, but are compatible with the other's recipient, a swap is arranged. In the swap, the donor of one pair donates to the recipient of the other pair from a compatible donor.
Medical City Dallas participates in the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) national exchange program.
These programs allow kidney disease patients with incompatible donors to increase their chances of finding a compatible donor.
Where to find us
The Transplant Institute is located in Building C on the seventh floor of Medical City Dallas. We are in Building C, Suite 240.