Transplantation & Living Donation

Transplant is a treatment option when your kidneys fail -– meaning they are no longer able to do their job to keep your body healthy. Transplanted kidneys can come from deceased or living donors. Having a living donor is the fastest way to get a transplant. There is a national waitlist for deceased donors.  Learn more about transplant options, what to expect, and how to live well with a kidney transplant. Also learn about living donation and what to consider if you are thinking of donating a kidney to someone in need.