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

» Learn more about kidney transplant eligibility at UPMC.

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.