If you or someone you know needs a kidney transplant, UCI Health offers the largest kidney transplant program in Orange County. With a kidney transplant, you could increase your quality of life, as well as your life expectancy.

Who is eligible for a kidney transplant?

You are a candidate for kidney transplantation if you have any of the following conditions:

• End-stage renal disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetic nephropathy

Our services also include:

• Living donor kidney transplantation
• Deceased donor kidney transplantation
• Paired donor kidney exchange
• ABO incompatible kidney transplant
• Highly sensitized kidney transplant 
• Hand-assisted living kidney donor surgery
• Positive cross-match kidney transplant
• Transplant with hepatitis C or HIV infection

Why choose UCI Health for a kidney transplant?

Better outcomes

A kidney transplant team works to maximize your chances for transplantation. After a kidney transplant, you will feel stronger and have more energy, can return to work, and will enjoy a more liberal diet and an improved quality of life. Our kidney transplant outcomes exceed the national survival average.

Team-based approach

Our kidney transplant team of highly skilled surgeons and nephrologists specialize in treating you with a multidisciplinary approach.  This means that you won’t have to worry about any aspect of your kidney transplant. 

Our team also includes:
• Nurse coordinators facilitate and coordinate all aspects of your care
• Social workers provide psychosocial support and advocacy
• Pharmacists will help balance your medication needs
• Dietitians will help you maintain steady blood sugar levels by modifying your dietary choices
• Financial coordinators can assist you with insurance-related logistics
• Data analysts determine your suitability for transplant and can help improve outcomes
• Administrative coordinators make sure all your paperwork is completed and organized

The latest in kidney transplantation

As Orange County's only academic health system, we have a wide range of specialists who can help optimize your care and ensure a successful transplant. This also means that we apply the latest research and technologies to your care.

Access to clinical trials

As Orange County’s only academic health system, many of our clinicians conduct robust medical research. Learn more about our clinical trials.

Living Donor Program 

Most people have to wait six to 10 years to get a deceased-donor kidney transplant. The Living Donor Program shortens that wait by matching generous living individuals with patients in need. Living donor kidneys typically last longer and perform better, giving recipients a stronger chance at long-term health.

Whether you donate to someone you know or through a paired or anonymous exchange, your gift can save a life. Complete our online health questionnaire to get started — our team will walk you through every step of the process.

Refer a Patient

You can easily refer a patient to UCI Health Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program by downloading, completing and faxing the appropriate referral form, along with supporting documentation.

We look forward to serving you and your patients. For more information about physician referrals and patient appointments, please call us at 714-456-8441.