Kidney Transplant Management

Specialized transplant coordination

The National Kidney Foundation estimates that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States live with end-stage renal disease. For patients who may be transplant candidates, close collaboration with experienced transplant teams is a key part of care planning.

Desert Kidney Associates maintains professional relationships with major transplant centers including the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center and Banner University Medicine Transplant Institute so patients can receive coordinated support through referral, evaluation, and post-transplant follow-up.

Post-transplant care

After a hospital stay, the care team closely monitors recovery, kidney function, and medication management. Nephrologists and specialized staff help patients stay on track with follow-up visits, lab review, and the day-to-day changes that often come with transplant recovery.

Ongoing care priorities

• Monitoring how the transplanted kidney is functioning
• Reviewing medications closely to support recovery
• Coordinating follow-up with transplant centers and local physicians
• Helping patients navigate the transition from hospital to outpatient care