Innovation and excellence are hallmarks of the Kidney (Renal) Transplant Program at Rush University Medical Center. For more than 20 years, Rush has been one of the most active transplant centers in the region.

Patients receive care from an experienced team of professionals, including:

• Transplant surgeons
• Nephrologists/hepatologists
• Pre- and post-transplant nurses
• Patient services liaisons
• Social workers
• Dietitians

Renal transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage renal disease. Once a patient has been diagnosed, the transplant evaluation can begin with a phone call to our office. Our secretary can provide general information. A transplant nurse coordinator is available to answer specific questions about treatment.

In addition to our Rush offices, the team provides care for patients following surgery at a satellite office in west suburban Oak Brook, Illinois.

Living-donor transplants (transplants from a blood-compatible relative, friend or acquaintance). Rush's experience and national statistics have shown that there is a greater chance of long-term success with living donors.

• Three options for kidney donor surgery: Micro-invasive, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and the high-definition da Vinci Surgical System.
• Transplants using hard-to-place organs for suitable recipients. The team at Rush has the most experience in Illinois and an excellent success rate with these organs.
• Transplantation for patients with HIV/AIDS. The team at Rush is among the most experienced in Illinois at performing transplants in this patient population.
• Innovative techniques to ensure that highly sensitized patients are able to receive transplants.
• Follow-up care as needed.
• Bilingual staff and interpreter services for non-English-speaking patients.