Basic Requirements for a kidney donor
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Have normal kidney function
First steps if you want to be a kidney donor
- Phone Rhode Island Hospital Transplant Center For the Living Donor Program
401-444-8562 or 1-888-444-0102 - Complete Donor evaluation questionnaire
- Read Online Donor Guide
Options if you do not have a compatible blood type
with your potential recipient
- Rhode Island Hospital is now able to help incompatible pairs find a suitable kidney for transplant
- Call 401-444-8562 for information on Doner Paired Exchange
Evaluation Process
- Blood tissue type test
- Appointment with transplant team
- Medical tests to assess your physical health
- CT scan of kidney prior to surgery
Options if you do not have a compatible blood type
with your potential recipient
Rhode Island Hospital is now able to
help incompatible pairs find a suitable
kidney for transplant
Call 401-444-8562 for information on
Live Donor Paired Exchange
After Surgery for the donor
- Expect 4-8 weeks recuperation period
- Usually there is no serious risk
Financial Concerns for the donor
- All medical costs are covered by the recipient’s insurance
- Costs related to loss of work or travel are not covered
Stories & Videos about Donors
Donation Myths: True or False
I viewed this YouTube and I found it to be very informative and helpful from the point of view from three doctors who work at Mass General in the Kidney Transplant Team.