Transplant Center

The Nebraska Medical Center is home to one of the most reputable and well-known organ transplant programs in the country. Through our dedicated efforts in education, research and clinical medicine, we have helped shape the field of transplantation. The world-class reputation of our programs and physicians attracts patients from across the country and around the world.

Kidney Transplant Program Highlights:

• A history of transplantation care that dates back to 1970 when the program began.
• We performed the first kidney transplant in Nebraska. Currently, we have performed over 2,300 adult and pediatric kidney transplants.
• Offer some of the most innovative immosuppressant protocols.
• We have an experienced, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team.
• Offer the latest procedures in Antibody Reduction for "sensitized" patients and blood type incompatible transplants.
• Active and innovative living donor program; more than 50 percent of kidney transplants performed at The Nebraska Medical Center are living donor.
• Provide comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients.