Kidney Transplant Services - Pediatric

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Provides assessment for children with kidney disease requiring a transplant.

The Transplant Program provides assessment for patients with end stage organ failure, which includes but is not limited to:

  • medical, surgical and psychosocial assessment
  • diagnostic investigations
  • consultation with specialists

If a patient is deemed suitable for organ transplant, the Transplant Program will:

  • list the candidate for organ transplant
  • monitor the candidate alongside the primary care physician while listed for transplant
  • provide transplant education and support the candidate through the transplant experience

If a patient receives an organ transplant they will be followed by a Transplant Program lifelong.


Key Provider: surgery specialists
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • children 0 - 17 years old
Patients are assessed by the renal transplant team using tests and interviews to see if they’re good candidates for surgery. Patients are considered for a transplant if it’s likely the surgery will help the person live longer and have a better quality of life.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Toll Free
1-866-407-8099 (post transplant)
Telephone
780-407-1200 (pre transplant)
Fax
780-407-6389 (post transplant)
Fax
780-407-1682 (pre transplant)
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 13, 2024
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed on statutory holidays.