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Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Center

423-778-8067

979 East 3rd Street
Suite B-1002
Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Monday – Friday
8AM – 4PM

Kidney Awareness Month

Did you know that 37 million people are affected by chronic kidney disease? In honor of National Kidney Awareness Month, learn how to take charge of your kidney health:

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What is Nephrology?

Nephrology is a branch of medical science that deals with diseases of the kidneys. A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure placing a kidney from a live or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.

Comprehensive Kidney Care and Transplant Services 

Erlanger is home to the region’s most comprehensive nephrology services — and the area’s only program to receive “best of” accolades from U.S. News & World Report. We also offer the region’s only kidney transplant program. Recently marking 25 years of saving lives, our program utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques and has a record of patient outcomes that are among the best in the nation. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with referring physicians from throughout the region to assure well-coordinated diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with kidney disease.

Our Transplant Program Stands Apart

  • Positive patient outcomes –
    Our patient outcomes are among the best in the nation, with transplant service available right here in Chattanooga.
  • Strong educational focus –
    Our dedicated transplant educators and nurses work diligently to match individuals waiting for a transplant with suitable donated organs, while providing comprehensive pre-surgery orientation sessions and post-operative outpatient clinics.
  • Shorter wait times –
    Wait times for a new kidney at Erlanger are significantly shorter than the national average.
  • Laparoscopic Live-Donor Kidney Nephrectomy –
    Erlanger performed the region’s first hand-assisted, laparoscopic living-donor nephrectomy, a minimally-invasive kidney removal procedure which allows quicker recovery.

Help Save a Life by Becoming a Living Donor

A transplanted kidney from a living donor shortens patient wait times and improves outcomes. Find out more from the United Network of Organ Sharing: www.unos.org/donation/living-donation/


Transplantation In the News

Two-time kidney transplant recipient raises awareness for minority organ donation