
Kidney Transplant Program
We understand how frightening it may be to hear that your child needs a kidney transplant. Yet, as one of the oldest and most experienced kidney transplant programs in the U.S., we're here to demystify the process, make your family's journey as smooth as possible, and help your child return to normal life. As a leader in pediatric kidney transplantation, our one-year survival rate for both living-related and cadaver kidney transplant recipients is 94 percent, well above the national average.
Our program is a team effort that includes nephrologists (kidney specialists), transplant surgeons, urologists, anesthesiologists, dialysis specialists, nurses, social workers, family counselors, child life specialists, and specialists in pharmacy and nutrition, all of whom have training and experience in addressing the unique needs of children. These experts work collaboratively, sharing the goal of helping each child get back to being a kid.
Our locations (5)
Our team
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John Roberts
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Paul R. Brakeman
MD, PhD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Christopher E. Freise
MD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
James M. Gardner
MD, PhD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
Ryutaro Hirose
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Sang-Mo Kang
MD
Organ transplant surgeon -
Marsha Lee
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Farzana Perwad
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Anthony A. Portale
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Andrew Posselt
MD, PhD
Bariatric and transplant surgeon -
Peter Stock
MD
Organ transplant surgeon
Awards & recognition
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One of the nation’s best in nephrology
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Contact information, dates of birth and medical histories of family members
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
New visitor rules
Patients may have only one visitor at a time and switch visitors twice a day. Thanks!

Your Stay
We offer valuable information to help you plan for your child's upcoming hospital stay. Find out about food services, family accommodations and more.
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Your Child's Care Team
Our doctors, nurses, child life specialists and other providers have special training to care for children. Meet your child's care team.
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Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance
Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them.
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