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Eric H Kim, MD, chats with patient at Renown Health

Living Kidney Donation at Renown Transplant Institute

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Nearly 750,000 Americans are affected by End Stage Renal Disease each year, but donor kidneys remain in short supply. Living donation offers a lifesaving alternative—shortening wait times and improving transplant outcomes.

Start the Living Kidney Donation Journey

Take the first step—complete a secure online form or download and complete a PDF to start the referral process.

Patient Referral Form (PDF) 📝

Refer a patient for transplant consideration.

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Living Donor Secure Online Form 🌐

Submit your referral securely online in minutes.

Living Donor Referral Form (PDF) 📝

Download the form and submit by fax or email.

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The Benefits of Living Donation

Earlier Transplants, Better Results
Living donor kidneys often lead to fewer complications and better long-term health. They also help patients avoid years of dialysis and begin healing sooner.

More Ways to Give
Donors can give to a friend or loved one, join a kidney paired donation swap, or donate anonymously to help someone on the waiting list.

Leading-Edge Surgical Care
Renown uses the Da Vinci 5 robotic system for living donor surgeries—offering smaller incisions, faster recovery, and excellent outcomes. Donor safety is always our top priority.

Support You Can Count On
Our transplant team provides personalized, compassionate care at every step—from the first evaluation to full recovery.

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A First-Hand Account of a Renown Health Kidney Transplant Evaluation Experience

When Angela Seagraves was told she had kidney disease at the young age of 30-something, her health became even more center stage. After many unsuccessful attempts at getting care out-of-state in hopes of a transplant, the Renown Patient Access Representative would experience a “dream come true” with the establishment of the Renown Transplant Institute, Reno’s first-ever kidney transplant program. Angela tried many things to keep her kidneys in check after her diagnosis. However, getting COVID-19 four times would be what would accelerate her into stage five kidney failure by March 2023. With her kidneys operating at 12%, she began dialysis in June of that same year, going in three days a week for three hours of treatment each time. With no kidney transplant program in northern Nevada at the time, Angela was forced to look outside the area, without success. Feeling discouraged, she continued dialysis, hoping for an answer. That answer then came when she started seeing announcements on Renown’s intranet regarding the grand opening of the Renown Transplant Institute and the kidney transplant journey of Kirill Zelenin, the son Renown Clinical Application Specialist Masha Zelenin. After being referred to the Institute by her care team at DaVita Dialysis Center, Angela scheduled her evaluation appointment. Here’s a breakdown of what she experienced.
Read More A First-Hand Account of a Renown Health Kidney Transplant Evaluation Experience
ER Wait Times

How are wait times calculated?

Our estimated ER wait times reflect the average time from check-in to being seen by a medical professional during triage, where patients are prioritized based on the severity of their condition.