Questions I Need to Ask My Doctor
• What is the difference between the
transplant regions?
• What should I look for when choosing a
transplant center?
• Can I get listed at more than one
transplant center?
• Can I stay with my local nephrologist?
• What medical testing do I need to undergo
to see if I am a transplant candidate?
• Who pays for the living donor medical
expenses?
• What emotional support do I need?
• What is the difference between the transplant regions?
• How do I go about finding a living donor?
• What if I have a potential donor who does not match my
blood type?
• Should I consider a high KDPI kidney?
• Should I consider an increased infectious risk kidney?
• How can I communicate transplant information to my friends
and family?
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