Hackensack University Medical Center Organ Transplant
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The Center for Organ Transplantation at Hackensack University Medical Center is a premier, high-volume transplant center recognized nationally for excellence and superior patient outcomes and one of the leading transplant centers in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. .
For over two decades, our dedicated team has provided hope and new life to thousands of patients. We are proud to have one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplant programs in the nation and the only program in New Jersey that performs pancreas transplants.
Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff provides comprehensive, compassionate care throughout the entire transplant journey. From initial evaluation to post-transplant follow-up, we are committed to supporting our patients and their families with world-class medical expertise and personalized attention.
Key Services
- Adult Kidney Transplant
- Adult Pancreas Transplant
- Kidney Paired Donation Program
- Living Donor Program
- Pediatric Kidney Transplant
- Personalized Disease Management Services
- Post-transplant Education
- Pre-transplant Evaluation and Testing
- Simultaneous Kidney / Pancreas Transplant
- Support Programs including follow-up care, mental health care and financial counseling
About Us
The Center for Organ Transplantation at Hackensack University Medical Center is a premier, high-volume transplant center recognized nationally for excellence and superior patient outcomes and one of the leading transplant centers in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. .
For over two decades, our dedicated team has provided hope and new life to thousands of patients. We are proud to have one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplant programs in the nation and the only program in New Jersey that performs pancreas transplants.
Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff provides comprehensive, compassionate care throughout the entire transplant journey. From initial evaluation to post-transplant follow-up, we are committed to supporting our patients and their families with world-class medical expertise and personalized attention.
Key Services
- Adult Kidney Transplant
- Adult Pancreas Transplant
- Kidney Paired Donation Program
- Living Donor Program
- Pediatric Kidney Transplant
- Personalized Disease Management Services
- Post-transplant Education
- Pre-transplant Evaluation and Testing
- Simultaneous Kidney / Pancreas Transplant
- Support Programs including follow-up care, mental health care and financial counseling
National Leader in Lifesaving Organ Transplants
Our Transplant Services
We offer a full spectrum of organ and tissue transplantation services, combining advanced surgical techniques with innovative research to achieve outstanding results.
- Kidney Transplant: Offering both living and deceased donor kidney transplants to treat end-stage renal disease, with wait times significantly shorter than the national average.
- Pancreas Transplant: As the only pancreas transplant center in New Jersey, we provide this life-changing surgery for patients with type 1 diabetes, often performed simultaneously with a kidney transplant.
- Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT): A national leader in both autologous (using a patient's own cells) and allogeneic (using a donor's cells) transplants to treat leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders.
- Living Donor Program: Our robust living donor program for kidney transplants helps patients receive a new organ sooner, with our team providing comprehensive support for both donors and recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make your first visit as smooth and productive as possible, please bring the following items:
- Your photo identification and insurance card.
- A referral from your primary care physician, if required by your insurance plan.
- A list of all current medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking, including dosages.
- Any recent lab results, blood sugar logs, or imaging reports (such as thyroid ultrasounds) related to your condition.
- A list of questions you have for the endocrinologist.
