Kidney Transplantation
The Kidney Transplantation Program is the only one of its kind in the Washington, D.C., area focused on the needs of children and teens with kidney disease. Additionally, it is the region's only Medicare-approved center for kidney transplants in children and teens. On average, we perform 15 kidney transplants every year (average of nine deceased donors and six living donors).
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Contact Information
For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-2090.
Patient and Family-Focused Care
The program ensures seamless care before and after your child's procedure. We coordinate with our colleagues in the Division of Nephrology to offer comprehensive care for donor and recipient evaluation, as well as long-term management of kidney transplants.
In collaboration with Georgetown University Hospital, Children's National offers a dedicated renal transplant pediatric surgeon and post-transplant pediatrician. Our multidisciplinary team guides you through every stage of care and provides extensive education about the transplantation process and related testing.
You meet with the program's medical and surgical directors, the transplant and financial coordinators, renal social worker and renal nutritionist, who can answer all questions related to the procedure and follow-up care.
The Pre-Transplantation Clinic evaluates potential kidney transplant recipients at the hospital, and donors can be involved in the process at the same time as the patient (recipient).
Once testing is complete, the child or teen can be listed on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) list and are eligible to receive organ calls.
The Division of Nephrology at Children's National Hospital
The Division of Nephrology at Children’s National is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top programs. Division Chief Marva Moxey-Mims, M.D., FASN, walks a visitor through Children’s innovative program that provides comprehensive care for children of all ages who have kidney disease that spans a continuum - from transient to life-threatening.
Conditions We Treat
Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National.
Kidney Transplantation
At Children's National, we treat the whole child, paying special attention to your child's physical and emotional needs. Learn how we care for children who need a kidney transplant throughout the entire process – from diagnosis to surgery to recovery.
Making Matches
If you are considering becoming a living kidney donor, please complete our form and a member of the Children’s National transplant team will contact you to go over the process of determining if you are eligible to donate a kidney.
Living Kidney Donation
If you are considering becoming a living kidney donor, visit our Living Kidney Donation page.
Locations
Patient Stories
Kaylee and Roxi's StoryKaylee Townsley, a seventh-grader, is 12. Roxi Vasquez, a high school senior, is 18. They live in different towns and attend different schools but became 'sisters' as they shared the same kidney transplant experience.
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