Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Center

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