Pancreas and Kidney - Pancreas Transplant Program
Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone
- Description
- Program provides care to patients undergoing a pancreas 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, Patients are assessed by the pancreas transplant team using tests and interviews to see if they’re good candidates for surgery. Clients are considered for a pancreas transplant if it’s likely the surgery will help the person live longer and have a better quality of life.
Clients are assessed for:
- how urgent their need is
- health and medical history
- medical test results
- be able to follow a complex medical treatment plan
- be emotionally stable
- have social support
- have realistic attitudes about their illness and the transplant surgery
- 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.
- Telephone
- 780-407-3796
- Fax
- 1-855-776-3815
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Barrier-free parking available in parkade located on west side of Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Click here for more parking information.
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 13, 2024
- Address
- 11400 University Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z1This facility provides a range of healthcare services. There's no emergency department at this location.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Closed on Statuatory Holidays
