Pediatric Kidney Transplant Surgery
Trusted Surgical Care for Children in New Jersey with Kidney Conditions
If your child needs a kidney transplant, you deserve a care team that combines leading expertise with a clear, thoughtful approach. At Hackensack University Medical Center, families from across New Jersey rely on our pediatric kidney transplant program for its clinical leadership and strong outcomes.
Our board-certified pediatric transplant surgeons are recognized national leaders, as some sit on national transplant committees, helping to shape the policies that guide pediatric kidney care across the country. This deep expertise is paired with personalized, one-on-one attention for every child, from newborns to adolescents. From initial evaluation to long-term follow-up, we provide coordinated care focused on your child’s health and your family’s needs.
A Comprehensive Transplant Program for Infants, Children, and Teens
Our team specializes in caring for children with kidney conditions caused by birth defects, inherited diseases, or other complex conditions. We also offer innovative solutions to help shorten the wait for a transplant.
Our transplant experts at Hackensack University Medical Center were the first in the nation to use advanced kidney preservation technology, which extends the viability of donor kidneys. This innovation helps children receive transplants faster and with greater outcomes.
To ensure patients receive the best, most innovative care, our transplant experts:
Our multidisciplinary transplant team:
- Collaborates with pediatric urology to provide early, coordinated care
- Leads and presents at national and international conferences
- Contributes to clinical research and medical education
- Participates in pediatric-focused trials and quality improvement collaboratives (PNRC and IROC)
- Is recognized by Nephcure Kidney International as NephCure Specialists
We stay at the forefront of research and technology so your child receives access to therapies available at only a few centers nationwide.
Learn more about our pediatric nephrology services.
Questions Families Often Ask About Pediatric Kidney Transplants
You may have questions as you consider the next step in your child’s care. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from families.
Contact Us
FOR KIDNEY CARE
Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
19 Davis Avenue, HOPE Tower, 5th Floor, Neptune, NJ 07753
732-897-3400
JFK University Medical Center
102 James Street, Suite 303 Edison
848-205-2620
KIDNEY & TRANSPLANT SURGICAL CARE
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Ave, WFAN Building, Hackensack, NJ 07601
551-996-8228
Why Families Choose Hackensack Meridian Children's Health for Pediatric Transplant Surgery
By partnering with some of the best pediatric transplant surgeons in New Jersey, you have a say in every health care decision. You have direct access to a team of child-centered, internationally renowned surgeons with a combined 60+ years of experience.
When you choose Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health for pediatric transplant surgery, you get:
From the initial consultation through recovery and follow-up, our transplant team is present, available, and responsive. We're not just providing care. We’re building a relationship with your family that supports trust and continuity.
No need to visit multiple facilities. Our pediatric transplant program brings together nephrologists, surgeons, urologists, oncologists, and other specialists in one place to offer your child seamless, full-circle care.
Our combined pediatric nephrology programs at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital are ranked among the top 50 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, earning the #34 spot for pediatric kidney care.
