Transplant 101 Series

The Transplant 101 series was developed by patients for patients. The seven resources shown below share information to help you better understand the transplant journey. They explain the kidney transplant process, the transplant team, kidney diet, and what to expect after the transplant. Read them one at a time in the order listed or click on the topic you have questions about now.  

• What Is a Kidney Transplant?

• What Is a Kidney Transplant? (Spanish)

• What Is a Kidney Transplant Center?

• What Is a Kidney Transplant Center? (Spanish)

• Meet the Members of the Transplant Team

• Meet the Members of the Transplant Team (Spanish)

• Types of Kidney Donors

• Types of Kidney Donors (Spanish)

• The Kidney Transplant Surgery

• The Kidney Transplant Surgery (Spanish)

• Post-Transplant Kidney Diet

• Post-Transplant Kidney Diet (Spanish)

• How Much Does a Kidney Transplant Cost?

• How Much Does a Kidney Transplant Cost? (Spanish)

A kidney transplant may be the right treatment choice for you.

Talk to your kidney doctor, dialysis center social worker, or a transplant center coordinator about what is the best decision for you.