Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
Our transplant surgeons play a vital role in the only pediatric kidney transplant
program in Georgia outside of Atlanta, giving more than 100 children with chronic
kidney disease a new lease on life since the program was founded in 1969.
Our expert interdisciplinary team includes:
- Transplant surgeons;
- Pediatric/transplant nephrologists;
- Pediatric urologists;
- Pediatric anesthesiologists;
- Pediatric intensive care specialists; and
- A dedicated transplant support staff that includes skilled nurses, pharmacists, social
workers and nutritionists.
Delivering care in a child-friendly, family-centered setting, our pediatric surgical team helps patients return to their normal lives as quickly
as possible. With an excellent success rate as defined by the Scientific Registry
of Transplant Recipients, the Augusta University transplant program is dedicated to
delivering the best possible results in a safe and nurturing environment.