At Corewell Health Transplant Center - Grand Rapids
Whether you're beginning your transplant journey or seeking a second opinion, our kidney transplant specialists are here to guide you with personalized care, compassion, and expertise at every step.
For eligible patients, our skilled surgical team performs kidney transplants using the latest techniques and remains by your side with dedicated monitoring and post-transplant care.
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) tracks and evaluates outcomes for transplant programs nationwide. According to SRTR findings, Corewell Health’s kidney transplant program consistently ranks among the best in the country. Public reports are updated every six months on the SRTR website and include information about wait times, transplant volumes, and other important program outcomes.
We are recognized by numerous insurance providers for the quality and excellence of our transplant program. Our dedicated transplant financial coordinators are here to help you navigate the financial aspects of transplantation by explaining costs, reviewing your insurance coverage, coordinating directly with your insurance company, and connecting you with available financial assistance resources.
Our team of kidney transplant specialists will be with you every step of the way, guiding your care from evaluation through recovery.
Living donation provides more chances of a transplant for some people in need. Living kidney donor transplants have been performed since 1954 and provide many benefits to the recipient including shortened wait time to transplant, better outcomes, and the ability to improve the quality of life for another person.
There are two types of living donor transplants: living related and living unrelated. A living related kidney may be donated by a blood relative such as a mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, cousin, aunt, or uncle. A living non-related kidney transplant, sometimes called living unrelated kidney transplant, includes anyone who is living but not blood related, such as a spouse or a friend. A person who wishes to donate to a person with whom they have no connection is called an altruistic donor. If you are not eligible to donate, options like the Kidney Paired Donation program are also available.
Ask your primary care doctor for a referral or reach out to us directly.
