More than 35 million Americans have kidney disease and close to 3 million may have type 1 diabetes. For many, transplant is a viable option for a better life.
At the UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, our main goal is to improve the lives of people who have renal (kidney) disease, problems from diabetes, or both.
As one of the nation's most active and experienced transplant programs, we have vast experience in kidney, pancreas, and combined kidney-pancreas transplants.
From thorough evaluation to world-class treatment, we provide a patient-centered approach to care throughout the entire transplant process. Your dedicated transplant team will guide and support you each step of the way.
UPMC Montefiore 412-647-5800
UPMC Hamot 814-877-3625
UPMC Harrisburg 877-778-6110
The UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program is one of the most recognized and experienced centers in the world. We evaluate many high-risk patients and have excellent outcomes.
If you have any questions about the referral process, contact us.
When Erin Wheeler's kidney, donated by her father when she was 10, began to fail, her mother, Julia Catalano, attempted to donate her kidney. However, they were not a match. This sparked a chain of donations: a stranger, Eve Alden, donated a kidney to Wheeler, which enabled Catalano to donate hers to another stranger. As a result, six people have received transplants.
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Located in Pittsburgh, Erie, and Harrisburg, the UPMC Kidney Transplant program accepts self-referrals and physician referrals.
What happens after your doctor refers you to UPMC's Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program?
