Transplant Care to Revitalize Your Life
Living with a chronic illness like kidney or liver disease takes a toll on your body, mind and spirit. You deserve to lead a life of joy and activity, free of dialysis and its potential complications.
At AdventHealth Porter, we’ll work to help you get there. With a kidney and liver transplant program that’s among the best in the nation, you can count on us for the highest level of care and support — before, during and after your procedure.
We're committed to helping you understand and access transplant care. You or your provider may complete our transplant patient referral form, and our team will reach out to you.
Our Kidney and Liver Transplant Services
- Kidney Transplant
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Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for severe chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. With a kidney transplant, you can lead a life free of dialysis and its potential complications. And if you aren’t yet on dialysis, an early kidney transplant can help you avoid it.
You'll undergo a transplant evaluation to determine if you’re eligible for a kidney transplant. This includes an assessment by a medical kidney specialist, a transplant surgeon, a social worker, a nutritionist, a pharmacist and a financial specialist.
You will also undergo additional testing to help the team decide the best course of treatment for you.
- Liver Transplant
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Liver transplantation is the best treatment option for most patients with chronic liver disease and certain types of cancer. The outcomes are promising, and many patients return to the activities they enjoyed before they became sick.
The best way to determine your eligibility for a liver transplant is to undergo a liver transplant evaluation. This includes an assessment by a medical liver specialist, a transplant surgeon, a social worker, a dietitian, a pharmacist, a financial specialist and possibly a psychiatrist.
You will also undergo additional testing to help the team decide the best course of treatment for you.
- Our Living Donor Program
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Donating a kidney is a selfless gift, and patients in need of kidney transplants rely on the generosity of living donors.
Donor Eligibility
You'll undergo a living donor evaluation to determine if you can safely donate. During the assessment, you’ll meet with the entire team — an independent living donor advocate, a nephrologist, a surgeon and other medical professionals. This team will work together to help you decide whether donating is a safe option for you.
The evaluation process can be as quick as a day or longer, depending on your health and availability. Our primary goals are your safety, health and healing.
Living Donor Safety
People with one kidney can and do lead normal lives. There are, of course, risks involved with donation surgery, just like any other surgery. Our surgeons will explain those risks during the evaluation process. After donation, you may have to be more careful about your health and certain medications. Overall, our donors say that kidney donation is a rewarding experience.How Do I Start the Process?
Transplant centers cannot initiate contact with donors. If you’re interested in donating a kidney, contact us at Call303-778-5797 to start the process. Once you’ve let us know you’re interested in donating, we will gather information about your health and begin the evaluation process.
Kidney and Liver Conditions We Treat
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Certain Cancers
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Previous Failed Kidney Transplant
Transplant Specialists You Can Count On
Rest assured that we’re here to bolster you physically, mentally and spiritually at every step of your transplant care. With cumulative experience spanning decades, our experts have provided leading-edge transplant care with proven outcomes.
Healing for Your Body, Mind and Spirit
If you're in need of a kidney or liver transplant, we offer exceptional care and a personalized experience. Your highly skilled, multidisciplinary team will include a diverse group of physicians and team members who balance care with uncommon compassion.
At AdventHealth Porter, we're committed to collaborating with referring physicians. Either you or your provider may fill out our transplant patient referral form, and someone from our team will contact you.
Let us help you find wholeness again.