Get kidney transplant care, closer to home

At Ascension Sacred Heart Kidney Transplant, our care teams provide comprehensive care for your kidney transplant needs. From evaluating potential kidney donors to performing advanced transplant procedures, we work with you to create a long-term post-transplant care plan. 

You or your loved one will be connected to our kidney transplant program focused on reducing wait times, increasing organ acceptance, and improving patient outcomes. This program includes a living donor program, paired kidney exchanges, and preemptive kidney transplants. At Ascension Sacred Heart, we are here for you every step of the way to give you the care, knowledge, and support needed for a healthier future.

Why choose the Ascension Sacred Heart Kidney Transplant Center

At Ascension Sacred Heart Kidney Transplant Center, we use techniques to help patients receive kidney transplants faster, increasing survival rates and improving quality of life.

Multidisciplinary kidney transplant team

Our multidisciplinary team is composed of skilled transplant surgeons, nephrologists, social workers, registered nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and financial advisors, all working together to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Each specialist plays an important role in guiding patients through every stage of the transplant journey, from initial evaluation and surgery to post-transplant recovery and lifelong management. Our kidney transplant care teams use a compassionate and personalized approach, addressing not only the medical aspects of kidney transplantation but also your emotional, nutritional and financial well-being.

Alp Demirag, MD
Surgical Director, Abdominal Transplant Surgery

Douglas Scott Keith, MD
Medical Director, Transplant Nephrology

Matthew Jennings Sanders, MD
Transplant Surgery

Living donor program

Our Living Donor Program helps patients find the right donor match, leading to better outcomes and longer, healthier lives. From evaluation through transplant and recovery, both the recipient and donor receive a personalized care plan to ensure the best possible experience.

How does the Living Donor Program work?

• If a family member or loved one is a match, they may donate one of their kidneys.

Why choose our Living Donor Program?

• Comprehensive donor evaluations: Every living donor undergoes a thorough medical screening to determine eligibility.

• Successful outcomes for high-risk patients: We specialize in matching and treating patients with complex cases. Are you interested in becoming a living kidney donor? Take the first step by completing our online form to begin the evaluation process. 

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Patient testimonials

How a Kidney Transplant Restored Life at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

After more than three exhausting years of dialysis due to a hereditary condition called FSGS, Madonna’s life was on hold. With compassionate care from Dr. Douglas Keith and his team at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, she received a kidney transplant that transformed her world—putting her back in motion, reclaiming joy, and giving her a second chance at living. Read her inspiring journey of hope, resilience, and healing.