Kidney Transplant Basics
When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or are on dialysis, you should consider all your treatment options, including a transplant. Here you will get important information about talking to your doctor, insurance coverage, the transplant evaluation process and how to prepare when your transplant is scheduled.


Important Things to Consider
Top 8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Curious about a kidney transplant? Start the conversation with your doctor by using these questions.
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Kidney Transplant Evaluation Process
A transplant evaluation is a big step on the kidney transplant journey. See what you can expect throughout the evaluation process, from getting medical tests to meeting with the transplant center care team. Also, download a helpful list of questions to bring to your evaluation.
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Checklist: Things to Do Before Surgery
Once you've made the decision to pursue a kidney transplant, getting everything in order before surgery is a must. Whether you have a living kidney donor or are on the waitlist, there is no time like the present to organize before you get the call.
Download ChecklistDuring and After Transplant Surgery
Now that you’ve made the decision to pursue a kidney transplant, getting everything in order before surgery is a must. Whether you have a living kidney donor or are on the waitlist, there is no time like the present to organize before you get the call.
What to Expect from Surgery
The thought of getting a kidney transplant can be both exciting and a little scary. Help ease your mind with information about how the surgery works.
Taking Care of Your New Kidney
A successful kidney transplant is a gift that requires some nurturing. See how a new kidney needs proper care to keep working for as long as possible.
Get TipsHow to Cope with Different Feelings after a Kidney Transplant
Explore the different emotions that you may experience after kidney transplant surgery and how to find ways to cope.
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Meet Marco, a Kidney Transplant Recipient
It took time for Marco to realize kidney transplant was the right treatment for him. With the help of his care team, he was able to make a decision that would help improve his life.
Get the Transplant Smart Booklet
Transplant Smart is a multimedia kidney transplant education program for DaVita patients to help them understand more about this important treatment option. Even if you’re not a patient, you can access in-depth information about kidney transplants from the free Transplant Smart guide today.
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