Pediatric Transplant Program
Contact Information
Pediatric Transplant Program
165 Cambridge Street, Suite 301
Boston,
MA
02114
Phone: 617-724-1218
Fax: 617-643-3982
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
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Email the Pediatric Kidney Transplant team: mghkidneykids@mgb.org
Email the Pediatric Liver Transplant team: mghliverkids@mgb.org
Explore This Treatment Program
Our Pillars of Care
Personalized Care
We deliver compassionate, individualized care, fostering strong relationships with patients and their families. Flexible scheduling provides convenient access to our pediatric experts.
Pediatric Experience
Our team of multi-board-certified pediatric physicians bring deep expertise in children’s care, understanding the unique challenges faced by families.
Providing Common to Complex Care
Our comprehensive services cater to a wide range of needs, bringing high-quality pediatric transplant care for cases ranging from common to highly complex.
About Our Program
The Pediatric Transplant Program at Mass General for Children is dedicated to providing exceptional, multidisciplinary care for children needing kidney and liver transplants. With over 40 years of experience, our team ensures that each child receives the best possible care before, during, and after their transplant.
Our physicians and researchers lead the way in developing breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, and standards of care that benefit children worldwide. We provide:
- Comprehensive pediatric care across all specialties, all under one roof.
- A smooth transition to adult transplant care through our Pediatric to Adult Transplant Health (PATH) Program.
- Access to innovative research at Mass General.
As part of the Mass General Transplant Center, we provide continuous care from childhood through adulthood.
Our Services
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
Our Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program offers comprehensive, compassionate care for children in need of a kidney transplant, combining advanced medical expertise with a family-centered approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Pediatric Liver Transplant Program
Our Pediatric Liver Transplant Program provides specialized, life-saving liver transplants for children, supported by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized care and long-term success.
Living Donation
Our Living Donation Program empowers individuals to give the gift of life through kidney or liver donation, offering comprehensive support and expert care to both donors and recipients, ensuring a smooth and rewarding donation process.
Equity in Kidney Transplantation (EqKT) Program
The EqKT Program is dedicated to addressing disparities in kidney transplantation by improving access to life-saving transplants for underserved populations, ensuring every patient has a fair chance at receiving the care they need.
Center for Clinical Transplant Tolerance
The Legoretta Center for Clinical Transplant Tolerance focuses on innovative research and therapies aimed at achieving immune tolerance in transplant recipients, reducing or eliminating the need for lifelong immunosuppressive drugs while improving long-term transplant outcomes.
Going On After Transplant (GOAT) Program
The GOAT Program is dedicated to supporting adult transplant recipients as they navigate life post-transplant, offering life skills training, health monitoring, and community support to help them thrive. Through tailored resources and ongoing guidance, the program ensures recipients continue to lead healthy, fulfilling lives after their transplant.
Pediatric to Adult Transplant Health (PATH) Program
The PATH Transitions Program equips young kidney and liver transplant recipients with the education, coaching, and peer support needed to smoothly transition from pediatric to adult care. Tailored to meet the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, the program ensures a seamless shift from Mass General for Children to adult transplant care at Mass General Transplant Center.
Our Team
Mass General for Children provides individualized, multidisciplinary, family-friendly care to every child who needs a kidney or liver transplant.
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