Living donor kidney transplantation is an alternative to receiving a kidney from a deceased donor. A kidney transplant from a living donor typically has a much higher success rate, a reduced risk of rejection, and can result in a longer lifespan for the recipient. At BMC’s Living Donor Program, we help both donors and recipients through the process of this donation, with a focus on helping donors as they make this incredible gift. [Watch this video to learn more about living kidney donation.](https://www.bmc.org/surgery/kidney-transplant-surgery/living-donor-program/resources) ### Living Kidney Donation Program - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Donor Resources](#donor-resources) - [Patient Stories](#patient-stories) - [Department News](#department-news) ## 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) [617.638.8368](tel:617.638.8368) 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) ## Our Team ### Transplant Surgeons ### 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) ### 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) ### Transplant Psychiatrist ### 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) ## Donor 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) [### 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) ## Patient Stories [Patient Stories - Transplant Surgery](/transplant-surgery/patient-stories) ### [Mary Jane and Michelle](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#michelle) Good Neighbors ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Michelle-After-Surgery.jpeg) ### [Patricia](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#patricia) Life-changing Call ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Patricia-Cabello-and-Dr.-Meade.jpg) ### [Ferdison and Melissa](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#ferdison) Sisterly Love ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ferdison-Talbert.jpeg) ### [Sarah](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#sarah---questions-and-prayers-answered) Questions and Prayers Answered ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sara-Patient-Story-thumbnail.jpg) ### [Willie](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#willie---patience-and-positivity) Patience and Positivity ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Willie-Patient-Story.jpg) ### [Barbara and Lisa](https://www.bmc.org/transplant-surgery/patient-stories#barbara-and-lisa---age-appropriate) Age Appropriate ![](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Barbara-Lisa-Patient-Story.jpg) ## Department News ### [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. 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