Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program
The Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive care for children diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease. We are one of the most active pediatric kidney transplant programs in the United States, and our outcomes are among the best in the nation. We offer all types of therapy for children and support for your entire family, including:
- Kidney transplantation from living-related, living-unrelated and deceased donors
- A relationship with the National Kidney Registry that increases access to well-matched living kidney donors
- Every type of dialysis
- Training for home dialysis and follow-up support
Our caring team will be by your family’s side to support you every step of the way.
How we serve you
We will give your child the very best care. To do this, we have specialized programs that help children during different stages of their treatment.
Conditions we treat
We treat every type of pediatric kidney disease, including ones that are very rare.
Why choose us for your child's kidney transplant
Our transplant team has the experience and skill to care for children with many different causes of kidney failure. CHOP’s involvement with the National Kidney Registry (NKR) increases access to well-matched living donors, which many other programs do not offer.
Meet your team
Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of childhood kidney disease and transplant experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more.
Our location
Get information about the pediatric kidney transplant care we provide at our Philadelphia Campus.
Our research
Our team is committed to advancing the understanding of kidney disease and bringing breakthroughs in care to patients. Our Penn-CHOP collaboration strives to make kidney research discoveries across the entire lifespan.
Our resources
We have gathered resources to give you information and help you find answers to your questions. We hope this makes your family's life a little easier.
Patient stories
What to expect: A guide for patients and families
We have developed a packet for patients and families to learn about important topics, including the transplant evaluation process, waiting for a transplant, the transplant surgery, post-transplant care and life after transplant.
How the transplant waitlist works
If your child is found to be a good candidate for a kidney transplant and you decide you would like to pursue a deceased donor transplant, your child will be placed on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) kidney transplant donor waitlist.
Living donor kidney transplant
If your child needs a kidney transplant, there are a number of advantages to having a live kidney donation — one that comes from a living person. Primarily, the wait time for the transplant is much shorter.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
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