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Living Donation

Donating an organ is one of the greatest gifts we can give to a loved one. Blood relatives, spouses, close friends of the transplant recipients or altruistic donors are all potential heroes. Living donor transplantation is possible because we are born with two kidneys and can donate one or because the liver has the ability to regenerate and we can donate a portion. This is a serious decision, however and potential living donors undergo extensive medical and psychosocial evaluation before donation to ensure their safety and well-being.

The donor’s medical expenses related to the evaluation, surgery, hospitalization, and immediate postoperative care are covered by the recipient’s insurance company. If any problems arise in the future directly related to the donor surgery, these are covered as well.

While many patients feel desperate to receive a transplant, it is the transplant center’s responsibility to rule out coercion. We therefore require potential donors to contact our office and identify their interest in pursuing donation. After initial screening, all donors must meet with both our social services staff and psychiatric consultants.

If you are interested in living donation, please call our office at 1.888.988.5344 or 504.988.5344.