Living organ donation can be a life-saving option for many patients who need a kidney or liver. As a live organ donor, you help someone get a new organ faster—often before they get seriously sick.
The Emory Transplant Center is one of the leading transplant centers in the Southeast. Our experienced surgeons have completed over 10,000 transplants, including kidney transplants and liver transplants. Here is what you need to know about being a living kidney or living liver donor.
An Emory Healthcare financial counselor will financially approve you for living donor surgery. This approval is part of the donor evaluation process. The recipient’s health insurance pays for most medical costs associated with the transplant surgery.
If you want to be a living kidney or living liver donor, please register at one of the following:
Once our transplant team determines you are a good candidate for living organ donation, we will help you and the recipient prepare for transplant surgery.
Emory Healthcare doctors provide specialized treatment and research the latest advancements.
View Emory Physician ProfilesTo expand your options, explore our network of providers throughout Atlanta and the surrounding counties.
If you would like to be a living kidney or living liver donor, please register for the Living Kidney Donor Program or Living Liver Donor Program.
