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Nevada's first kidney transplant took place at UMC on Christmas Day 1989. Since then many patients have received the gift of life through the transplant program, which also includes pancreas transplants that offer major hope to diabetics. A cooperative program between UMC and the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM), the program's efforts are aimed at expanding its scope of transplantation to other organs.

After transplantation many people enjoy a better quality of life by being able to return to work, school, hobbies, and family activities. To date, over 180 people have received kidney transplants at UMC.

Because of advances in surgical techniques, post-transplant medications, and careful follow-up, organ transplantation is now the most successful treatment choice for people with different types of kidney diseases. UMC kidney transplant patients now enjoy a success rate of greater than 95% at one year.

Only an organized team of specialists can give you a comprehensive view of the pre- and post-transplant process. As such, the UMC multidisciplinary transplant team is comprised of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, financial counselors, etc., who will happily assist you with all your transplantation questions and concerns.

In 2005, UMC received national recognition for its organ donor program. Click here for more information.