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Chronic kidney disease can be explained as a long-standing problem which leads to the gradual loss of kidney functions like filtration and removal of toxic waste from the body. This leads to waste build up in the body and symptoms appear at a very late stage. There are total of of 5 stages based on the amount of kidney function sustained.
As of now, there is no proper treatment available to cure it completely, however certain therapies can help in improving the condition such as Dialysis, lifestyle modifications, diet control, etc. In the worst case, kidney transplantation is advised.

You can carry the following reports if you have had these done before:

  • Blood and tissue type tests
  • Tests for HIV and hepatitis
  • Prostate exam (for men)
  • Mammogram and Pap smear (for women)
  • Heart and lung exams
  • Kidney and liver tests
  • Colon exam (colonoscopy)
  • A list of chronic diagnoses (like high blood pressure or depression) and past operations

Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports would be helpful.

Transplant surgeons must adhere to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) and ethical guidelines and have donor consent to ensure that they are aware of the procedure, risks, and consequences.

The different specialists in the Transplant Surgery department may include the following:

  • Heart Transplant Surgeons
  • Kidney Transplant Surgeons
  • Liver Transplant Surgeons
  • Lung Transplant Surgeons
  • Bone Marrow Transplant Doctors

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

Please submit your inquiry on the website. Upon review of the details, a case manager from our team is assigned. The case manager will assist you with opinion, cost, travel, stay, and appointment with the doctor.

Transplant surgeons consider many factors for organ transplantation, such as:

  • Medical urgency
  • Waiting time
  • Age
  • Body size
  • Blood type
  • Expected benefit

Other factors that influence the decision-making process are the severity of the patient’s condition, the patient’s genetic makeup, and whether the transplant is a first or repeat.

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients.

We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

A transplant surgeon checks the compatibility of the donor organ with the patient by running a series of tests, including blood typing, HLA testing, and crossmatching.