Kidney Transplant Pathway
Kidney Transplantation
A kidney transplant can restore kidney function to normal or near normal levels but does mean you have to be able to tolerate surgery and healing time.
You will also be on immunosuppression medication for the life of your transplanted kidney.
Transplantation but may not be a suitable option for everyone.
Unless you have someone willing to donate a kidney, you will likely spend time on a waitlist for a donor kidney
Kidney Transplant criteria
Anyone who meets the following criteria may be eligible for a kidney transplant.
* Kidney failure
* On dialysis or close to being on dialysis
* Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 10ml/min
* Strong enough for operation and recovery and willing to accept the risks associated with a transplant
Why have you been referred?
Your Nephrologist has referred you to join our Kidney Transplantation pathway.
The Transplant team communicates between you, and your treating medical team.
The Transplant Recipient Coordinators are located in the Nephrology/Transplant Unit of John Hunter Hospital. We work with you to inform you about Transplant options.
Your Transplant Recipient Coordinator will talk to you often to keep you informed whilst you are on the pathway to Kidney Transplant and post Transplant.
Kidney Transplant Coordinators
Kidney Transplant Recipient Coordinators
John Hunter Hospital, Dept of Nephrology/transplant, Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, 2305 Phone: 4921 4341
Your Transplant Coordinator will talk with you to help you manage your kidney disease as best as you can. You begin our education pathway after being referred by your Nephrologist to one of the Coordinators.
Sheridan Ward -Transplant Recipient Coordinator |
Brianna Stead - Transplant Recipient Coordinator |
Deidre Davidson- Live Donor Coordinator |
Bronwyn Laughlan - (acting) Live Donor Coordinator |
Meet the Kidney Transplant Surgeons
The Kidney Transplant Surgeons at John Hunter Hospital are;
Dr Munish Heer |
Dr Ruth Hardstaff |
Dr Nikhil Majahan |
Meet the Transplant Physicians
The Kidney Transplant Physicians at John Hunter Hospital are;
Associate Professor Bobby Chacko |
Dr Sundareswar (Eswari) Vilayur |
Dr Thida Myint |
Dr Matthew Rowlandson |
Kidney Transplantation Education
Kidney Transplant Education Seminar
Any person considering Kidney Transplant must attend the education seminar.
The seminar is a great chance for you and your family/ friends to gain more information, ask questions and meet other people in a similar situation.
It is good opportunity to meet the members of your Transplant team, face to face.
Seminars are held;
John Hunter Hospital - Transplant Education Seminar is offered 4 times per year, held at John Hunter Hospital (JHH).
Tamworth - Transplant Education Seminar is offered 4 times per year, held at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH)
Invitation dates to attend Seminar will be provided to you by your Transplant Recipient Coordinator
Transplant Assessment Clinic
This clinic will give you more time to explore if Kidney Transplantation is the right option for you.
Clinics are held;
JHH -Transplant assessment clinic is on a Tuesday morning, in the South Block of Royal Newcastle Centre on site at the John Hunter Hospital.
Tamworth- Transplant assessment clinic is on a Wednesday , 4 times per year held at Tamworth Outpatients Clinic, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Invitation dates to attend clinics will be provided to you by your Transplant Recipient Coordinator.
Transplant Seminar Dates 2024
Transplantation - Patient Education Seminar 2024 CalendarOn behalf of the Newcastle Transplant Unit please see below dates for the Transplantation Patient Education Seminars to be held on: Tamworth DatesMay Wednesday 29th Tamworth TX Seminar August Wednesday 28th Tamworth TX Seminar November Wednesday 27th Tamworth TX Seminar
John Hunter DatesJune Thursday 6th JHH Tx and LD Seminar September Thursday 5th JHH Tx and LD Seminar December Thursday 5th JHH Tx and LD Seminar
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Learning more about Kidney Transplant
Your kidney team, along with your GP, will give you the information and support you need to help you make the best decision for your situation. It is important to remember that your decisions can change over time and changes in your health can affect your future plans.
Please view the video presentations below to learn more about
Video 1: Introduction to Kidney Transplantation
Video 2. Transplant Evaluation
Video 3. Waiting for a Kidney Transplant
Video 4. Life after Transplant
Links to Kidney Health Australia and Transplant Australia
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