BMC’s experienced transplant team is devoted to improving our patients’ quality of life through successful organ transplantation. Our highly specialized surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical team provide expert and compassionate care. The transplant program at Boston Medical Center is designed to guide and support the diverse patient base we serve and their loved ones through every step of the transplant process. We also follow all transplant patients for life through testing and follow-up visits. [More information for those interested in donating a kidney](/departments/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-kidney-donation-program) ### Kidney Transplant Surgery - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Become A Kidney Donor](#become-a-kidney-donor) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Patient Education & Resources](#patient-education-resources) - [Organ Transplant Patient Stories](#organ-transplant-patient-stories) - [Department News](#department-news) - [Instagram Takeover](#instagram-takeover) ## Contact Us [ 725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118 7th Floor, Suite 7A BMC, Shapiro Center ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/725+Albany+Street,+Boston,+MA) [617.638.8430](tel:617.638.8430) Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM [ ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bfc9329a-5a2c-47fb-a7a2-c64d0d17dfba/img_1611?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/content/shapiro-center) ## Become A Kidney Donor [### Living Kidney Donation Program Expert kidney transplant care for patients with kidney failure or chronic kidney disease, plus support for living donors through the renal transplant process. ](/departments/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-kidney-donation-program) [### Contact Kidney Transplant Surgery How to get more information about becoming a kidney donor or referring a patient. ](/contact-kidney-transplant-surgery) ## Our Team ### Kidney Transplant Surgeons ### Kidney Transplant Nephrologists ### [Jean M. Francis, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jean-m-francis-md) Nephrologist, Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Sandeep Ghai, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sandeep-ghai-md) Nephrologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4c7439d1-880e-489d-a337-cdf1ea4a34ca/Ghai-Sandeep-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Kidney Transplant Donor Surgeon ### [David S. Wang, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/david-s-wang-md) Urologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f7e91e7f-c8af-45dc-9b10-d751822cb3ce/David-Wang_31_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Kidney Transplant Coordinators ### [Karen A Curreri, RN, CCTC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/karen-curreri-rn-cctc) Clinical Administrator for Transplant Surgery ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1d34fece-6ecf-4cd4-b838-29ffd4ca07cc/Curreri_Karen-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Vladimir Doxy, RN](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/vladimir-doxy-rn) Post-Transplant Coordinator ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e1777eee-c2a1-46d1-bfb9-00feac07f597/Doxy_Vladimir-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Anne M Hutchinson, RN](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/anne-m-hutchinson-rn) Pre-Transplant Coordinator ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b96be928-b8d3-4b95-bf4e-6ca8ca356543/Hutchinson_Anne-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Clinical Pharmacy Specialist ### [Justine Dickson, PharmD, BCACP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/justine-dickson-pharmd-bcacp) Pharmacist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1ee4d159-dfd1-4797-8fff-2c8a4c9c84ef/Justine-Dickson_83_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ## Patient Education & Resources [### Evaluation Process The evaluation to be considered as a potential kidney donor is very thorough and includes interviews and examinations with several specialists. ](/surgery/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-donor-program/patient-resources/evaluation) [### Living Donor Forms If you’d like to be considered for living donation, please complete the living kidney donor questionnaire, available in multiple languages. ](/surgery/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-donor-program/patient-resources/forms) [### Kidney Transplant Patient Education There's a lot to learn about kidney transplants. We can help you with answers to frequently asked questions. ](/surgery/kidney-transplant-surgery/patient-resources/patient-education) [### Helpful Links The Gift of Life – Living Donor Kidney Transplant is designed to address some of the considerations that arise when thinking about kidney donation. What kind of medical conditions would prevent me from donating? What does the surgery entail? These and many other questions are covered in this guide. ](/kidney-transplant-surgery/helpful-links) [### FAQs for Living Kidney Donors Here are some answers to common questions from donors that we hope will help you make the best decision for yourself and your family. ](/surgery/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-donor-program/patient-resources/faqs-for-living-kidney-donors) ## Organ Transplant Patient Stories [Kidney Transplant Patient Stories](/transplant-surgery/patient-stories) ### [Mary Jane and Michelle](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#michelle) Good Neighbors ### [Patricia](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#patricia) Life-changing Call ### [Ferdison and Melissa](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#ferdison) Sisterly Love ### [Sarah](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#sarah---questions-and-prayers-answered) Questions and Prayers Answered ### [Willie](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#willie---patience-and-positivity) Patience and Positivity ### [Barbara and Lisa](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#barbara-and-lisa---age-appropriate) Age Appropriate ## Department News ### [Cherryl and Darren – New Lease on Life](https://www.bmc.org/stories/cherryl-and-darren-new-lease-life) As a traveling “baby nurse,” Cherryl could be found caring for babies across the country and as far away as Paris. She loved the work that she did for more than 20 years, and while she knew she… Aug 30 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Cops and partners — a kidney donation made them something else: bonded for life](https://www.bmc.org/news/cops-and-partners-kidney-donation-made-them-something-else-bonded-life) Two local cops who once worked together became a team again when Peter Petrides donated his kidney to Mark Kalinowski. They share their incredible story of organ donation with The Boston Globe. Apr 24 ![Peter Petrides and Mark Kalinowski](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Image%20from%20iOS%20%283%29.jpg?itok=evcfGpyh "Peter Petrides and Mark Kalinowski, organ donor and recipient") ### [After 7 years on transplant list, new kidney recipient encourages others to "never give up"](https://www.bmc.org/stories/kidney-transplant-surgery-willie-harrison) February 12, 2021, is a day Willie Harrison will never forget. After seven long years of weekly dialysis appointments and four years on a transplant list, Willie finally received a kidney.“I am so… Mar 10 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Trust in her care team and mantras helped Sarah cope through kidney transplant complications](https://www.bmc.org/stories/kidney-transplant-surgery-sarah-ferdinand-houston) Sarah Ferdinand Houston’s scream at 1 a.m. was so loud it woke up everyone at the dialysis center. "Thank you, Jesus!" she shouted. After nine years of overnight dialysis three days a week, Sarah… Mar 10 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [The life-changing call: Patricia's long journey to a kidney transplant](https://www.bmc.org/stories/kidney-transplant-surgery-patricia) From the moment Patricia was born, she battled kidney disease. Growing up, she lived with consistent infections, and she had her first surgery at 2 years old. When she moved to the U.S. from… Apr 30 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [A 3D Model Provides Comfort and Confidence after a Shocking Diagnosis](https://www.bmc.org/stories/3d-model-provides-comfort-and-confidence-after-shocking-diagnosis) Laura Laureano had pain in her abdomen and went to her doctor, who performed an ultrasound that showed a concerning lesion in her left kidney. Laura is from Puerto Rico and has trouble… Mar 16 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Why Minority Organ Donors Matter](https://www.bmc.org/news/why-minority-donors-matter) August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation and bridging the gaps between donations and need in minority populations. Almost 60… ![Man explains symptoms to his doctor.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Large-iStock-1296289263.jpg?itok=a8Gp42Nl) ## Instagram Takeover Meet BMC’s Transplant Surgery team members and check out some behind-the-scenes of their day to day. They also walk through the transplant process and answer questions from BMC social media followers! [![Boston Medical Center Instagram page](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/icons/icon-instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/bostonmedicalcenter/)