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Living Donors
We’re No. 1The Texas Transplant Institute in San Antonio, a department of Methodist Hospital, has the largest living donor kidney transplant program in the United States. More than 90,000 Americans are on the kidney transplant waiting list for a deceased donor, a wait that can last four or more years. A living donor transplant can actually provide a more successful transplant as well as a shorter waiting time.
If you have a friend, family member or acquaintance willing to donate a kidney, our team can provide testing to see if your potential living donor is a match.
What are my options if my donor is not a match?
In some cases, your donor, whether a friend or family member, may not be a match with you for a kidney transplant and considered “incompatible.” As part of our Incompatible Program, your best match may be from an unrelated person willing to donate a kidney to anyone who matches, knowing that their loved one will receive a kidney from another unrelated person. We maintain a large in-house database designed to match donors and recipients, managed by a team that includes immunologists, nephrologists, transplant surgeons and transplant coordinators who are registered nurses.
More Experience, Proven Track Record
Established in 1984, our kidney transplant program is approved by the United Network for Organ sharing, Medicare and Medicaid. Over the years, we have performed more than 1,500 live donor kidney transplants. We specialize in live donor kidney transplants and provide more living donor transplants than deceased donor transplants.
Paired Kidney Donation
Turing No Into YesSince 2008, our Paired Kidney Donation (PKD) Program has matched kidneys for more than 150 people from all over the United States. Our patients range in age from 17 to 78 and come from Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, Vermont, Montana and from all across Texas including Houston, Austin, Killeen, the Rio Grande Valley, Dallas-Forth Worth, Midland-Odessa and El Paso.
Once you are referred to our program, we will work with you, your doctor and your health-care team to ensure a smooth process that’s convenient for both you and your donor. Though we are the largest program in the nation, we make every effort to meet each patient’s specific needs. We will help you coordinate financial details and travel arrangements for both you and your donor.
We maintain a dedicated clinical research program that provides patients with the newest developments in transplant medications and management. Throughout the clinical evaluation and work-up process, we are available to consult with your personal physician and other caregivers. If you receive a kidney transplant, we will continue to communicate with your hometown doctors and partner with them to monitor your health following a transplant.
Our program and its successes are built on relationships; whether it’s your first kidney transplant or your third, you can trust our experienced team. We are always here to answer any questions you and your loved ones might have.
If other transplant programs have said “no” to your need for a transplant, give the team at the Texas Transplant Institute an opportunity to turn that “no” into a “yes!” Call us at 210-575-8425 or toll-free at 1-800-888-0402.
Key Facts About Living Donation- In general, kidney transplants from living donors last longer and work better than those from deceased donors.
- Although each person is born with two kidneys, a healthy body can function with just one.
- All potential donors receive a full physical, medical tests and psychological evaluation to determine their suitability for donation.
At Texas Transplant Institute, surgeons remove the donor’s kidney through three small incisions using a process called “laparoscopy.” The kidney is removed through a small incision near the belly button. The other incisions are used to insert surgical instruments including a tiny video camera so the surgeon can see inside the body. These small incisions leave only small scars and heal faster. With the use of laparoscopy, donors experience less pain after surgery and can return to activities sooner compared to a large single incision.
Donors receive appropriate medication to control any pain following surgery, and typically spend about two days in the hospital following the operation. On average, most donors are able to return to normal activities in two to six weeks.
Continuing the Legacy of Hope
Texas Transplant Institute Facts
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Adam W. Bingaman, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
8201 Ewing Halsell
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Kawah Chan, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
7700 Floyd Curl Dr.ive
Methodist Hosptial
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Preston F. Foster, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
8201 Ewing Halsell Suite 280
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Charles F. Lemaistre, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
8201 Ewing Halsell Suite 280
Texas Transplant Institute
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Juan M. Palma-Vargas, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
8201 Ewing Halsell
Texas Transplant Institute
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Paul J. Shaughnessy, MD
Texas Transplant Institute
7711 Louis Pasteur Suite 708
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Texas Transplant Institute
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8201 Ewing Halsell
Texas Transplant Institute
San Antonio, TX 78229
