This doctor specializes in the care of patients who have kidney disease and focuses on those undergoing transplantation.
Following the transplant, the nephrologist meets with you daily and collaborates with the surgeon to manage both your existing and new transplant medications.
Transplant Surgeon :
The surgeon will meet with you before the transplant surgery and evaluate from surgical point of view.
The surgeon will speak to you about the risks and benefits of the surgery and answer any questions you may have about the surgery or about the follow-up care.
Transplant Coordinator
Provides reinforced education regarding the transplant process, listing for transplant and patient responsibilities before and after transplant.
The coordinator is your advocate throughout the transplant process and will work with you to ensure all your needs are met.
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist are available to you throughout the waiting period and will meet with you to evaluate your ability to cope with the stress of transplantation and your ability to follow a rigorous treatment plan, both before and after transplantation and address any additional concerns that may arise while you await your transplant.
Transplant Anaesthetist
This doctor specializes in anaesthesia given during organ transplant surgery..
Anaesthetist will meet you before surgery, he shall examine both donor and recipient, and accordingly plan for anesthesia during surgery
Transplant nurse practitioners
Our transplant Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have received training in the care of transplant patients. The NPs work closely with the nephrologists to monitor your recovery and care for you during post operative period.
They also help you understand your medications and adjust to them.
