Kidney / Pancreas Transplant Overview

A kidney/pancreas transplant surgery involves one surgery where both organs-given by a single donor- are transplanted into a patient who is experiencing kidney failure resulting from Type I diabetes.  Currently, the Florida Hospital Transplant Center does not consider Type 2 diabetics appropriate candidates for kidney/pancreas transplants.

If you have Type 1 diabetes and are interested in a kidney/pancreas transplant, you will need to complete  the same application and evaluation process that" kidney only" patients do. The difference will be in your physician evaluation. When you meet the transplant physicians, you will be examined and your records will be reviewed for appropriateness of candidacy for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Please note: there is not a separate application for our kidney/pancreas program.  For more information please visit patient referral. 

Dedicated Transplant Unit

Along with our top notch service, we also offer a very distinct feature, a dedicated transplant unit.  This specialized unit helps patients post surgery with staff that is fully committed to providing care to patients after surgery.  Their goal is to help expedite and guide patients through the recovery process. Their training and expertise is designed specifically towards treating post transplant patients.