Transplantation Pediatric kidney transplant candidates are evaluated as outpatients by pediatric nephrologists. A multidisciplinary committee, including nephrologists, transplant surgeons and urologists, a nurse coordinator, social worker, dialysis nurse and financial coordinator participate in the candidate evaluation.
Treatment is provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician.
Pre-authorization is required by most insurance plans. The transplant coordinator is available to assist with pre-authorization, insurance verification, financial coordination, admission, outpatient visits, referral tracking and service coordination. Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled. The family must be able to reside within one hour traveling time from The Children's Hospital for a minimum of four to six months after transplantation. To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment.