How can donated kidneys be obtained?
• Deceased donation – Patients most commonly receive a kidney from someone who is brain dead and the family has agreed to donate the deceased’s organs. • Living renal donation – A relative, friend, or loved one may offer to donate a kidney to you. Learn more about our Living Kidney Donation Program.
• Deceased donation – Patients most commonly receive a kidney from someone who passed away and had previously agreed to gife the gift of life by registering as an organ donor or had family members who agreed to donate the deceased’s organs. • Living renal donation – A relative, friend, or loved one may offer to donate a kidney to you. Learn more about our Living Kidney Donation Program.