Kidney Transplantation
Why Choose Us
The Kidney Transplant Program at UI Health is one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplantation programs in Chicago. Our teams of experts work closely with you through every stage of your journey — from pre-transplant care to postsurgical monitoring. We are committed to providing patients and their families personalized treatment options for the best surgical outcomes.
Our kidney transplant surgeons provide care to both children and adult patients, and we have expertise in a number of transplantation procedures, including living donor transplantations and transplants for high-risk patients. We also are proud to offer paired kidney exchange — or “kidney swap” — for patients with donor blood-type incompatibilities.
UI Health is focused on providing access to advanced care to our diverse community, and we are one of Chicago's leaders in providing kidney transplants to Hispanic and African-American patients.
UI Health Now the Largest Simultaneous Kidney Pancreas Transplant Program in the U.S.
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics performed the most simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants in the United States in 2023, according to data from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OTPN), a national organ donation and transplantation database. UI Health’s transplant volumes are reflective of our program’s expertise and dedication to providing exceptional care and making a substantial impact in organ transplantation. Our comprehensive program caters to a diverse range of patients needing kidney and pancreas transplants, including patients with body mass indices at or above 30 (indicative of obesity) who may be denied surgery at other centers.
Our Specialists
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Sajid Ansari, MD
Kidney Transplantation -
Stephen Bartlett, MD
Kidney Transplant -
Kimberly Czech, MD/PhD
Pediatric Nephrology -
Lorenzo Gallon, MD
Transplantation -
Zahraa Hajjiri, MD
Transplant -
Justin Kapelinski, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Kidney Transplant
Kidney Transplant Program in the News
Christmas Gift: Brother Donates Kidney to Sister
Her younger brother reached out to her care team at UI Health to volunteer as a kidney donor.
Clinic Caters to Spanish Speakers in Need of Kidney Transplants
The Spanish Language Clinic is a beacon of accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring all patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their linguistic needs.
Combined Kidney Transplant with Weight Loss Surgeries Proved to be Safe for Obese Patients
Learn how many obese patients face various barriers and increased risk for kidney transplant and what UI Health is doing about it.
Kidney Transplant Clinic
Specialty Care Building (SCB)
1009 S. Wood St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Directions
If you are interested in learning more about kidney transplantation, call 312.996.6771 or email kidneytransplant@uic.edu.
Parking
Valet Parking is available in front of the SCB (1009 S. Wood St.), and self-parking is available in the Wood Street Parking Structure. Please bring the parking ticket with you to have it validated. Click here for more parking and public transportation information.
