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. 

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Kidney Transplant Surgery
With a long, proud history spanning more than 150 years, Boston Medical Center (BMC) has a reputation for excellence in adult and pediatric surgical care, from minimally invasive …
Expert kidney transplant care for patients with kidney failure or chronic kidney disease, plus support for living donors through the renal transplant process.
A department providing nephrology and renal medicine care, including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders…
A department providing cardiology care for heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and vascular disease, wit…
A program providing diabetes and endocrine care, including management of diabetes and conditions affecting the thyroid, adrenal glands, bone health, and hormones, with testing, im…
A department providing GI medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions such as reflux, IBD, and liver and pancreatic disease, and support to manage sy…
A department providing infectious disease care, including diagnosis and treatment for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and other serious infect…
A program within the Department of Psychiatry providing behavioral health services integrated into other departments and supporting patients with mental health needs through coord…
A department providing medical imaging services, including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds to support accurate diagnosis and guide treatment across a wide range of health …
After nine years of overnight dialysis three days a week, Sarah finally got a healthy kidney. Today, Sarah is feeling better than ever. “Right now, I am doing what brings me joy.” Sarah Ferdinand Houston
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Research

Kidney Transplant Research

Our physicians are highly engaged in research related to kidney transplantation. The team investigates various areas, including BK virus infection, antibody mediated rejection, recurrent glomerular disease after kidney transplantation, and metabolic disorders after kidney transplantation. This dedication to research enhances our understanding and improves outcomes for patients undergoing kidney transplantation.

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