When to refer a patient?
Transplant surgery affords patients the very best outcomes, but is hard to achieve in the setting of long waiting times. We encourage referrals when the patients’ estimated GFR is near 20mL/min/1.73m2. Even when the kidney function is slightly greater than 20mL/min/1.73m2, a workup can begin allowing us to be ready to activate the patient as soon as the kidney function crosses 20mL/min/1.73m2.
How to refer a patient?
Contact the Ascension Saint Thomas Kidney Transplant Center by calling 615-222-6618 to talk with one of our transplant navigators.
Click here for the patient referral form for referring providers and dialysis centers.
