51²è¹Ý Health Transplant Institute has performed over 1,700 kidney transplants with positive results.
Since performing South Texas’ first civilian kidney transplant in 1970, University Health Transplant Institute has been a pioneering force in organ transplantation and research for children and adults suffering from organ failure. Our physicians and surgeons use evidence-based practices and a successful multidisciplinary approach with an unyielding commitment to providing patients and their families world-class health care.
Our survival outcomes currently rank among best in South Texas. Our objective is to restore optimal health to those suffering from end-stage kidney disease and other kidney complications. Compared to dialysis, kidney transplantation is associated with:
- Better quality of life
- Lower risk of death
- Fewer dietary restrictions
- Increased energy and independence
We have a vibrant living donor kidney transplant program with options for paired exchange and living donor chains that decrease wait times and improve the quality of life for a maximum number of kidney patients on the wait list.
Patient referrals
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Hospital to hospital transfer
Health care providers looking to transport an Adult or Pediatric patient to University Hospital can do so with one simple phone call: 210-743-3100.
To transfer an adult patient to University Hospital: 210-743-3100
To transfer a pediatric patient to University Hospital: 1-855-484-7733
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