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Organ Transplant Services in New Jersey

Life-Saving Transplant Care With Exceptional Outcomes

Hackensack Meridian Health provides expert organ transplant care across New Jersey, offering advanced kidney and pancreas transplants for adults and children. Patients benefit from comprehensive evaluations, living donor programs, and lifelong post-transplant support. As New Jersey’s #1 ranked health network by U.S. News & World Report, we combine innovation, precision, and compassionate care to deliver survival rates that exceed national averages.

Our services at Hackensack University Medical Center include adult and pediatric kidney transplants, kidney-paired donations, living donor programs, pancreas transplants, and simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplants. We provide personalized disease management, thorough pre-transplant evaluations, and extensive post-transplant education. With support programs offering follow-up care, mental health services, and financial counseling, we are dedicated to guiding our patients through every step of their transplant journey.

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Comprehensive Transplant Services

  • Adult and Pediatric Kidney Transplants
  • Pancreas and Simultaneous Kidney–Pancreas Transplants
  • Living Donor and Paired Kidney Donation Programs
  • Pre-Transplant Evaluation and Education
  • Post-Transplant Follow-Up and Support Services

Exceptional Results and National Recognition

  • Double the National Average in transplant success rates (Hackensack University Medical Center)
  • Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Team including surgeons, nephrologists, dietitians, psychologists, and coordinators
  • Cutting-Edge Technology such as robotic-assisted surgery and 3D imaging
  • Ongoing Research and Clinical Trials advancing transplant medicine and patient outcomes

Kidney and Pancreas Transplants for Adults and Kids

Learn more about the organ transplant services we offer for adults and kids across New Jersey.

Kidney Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
Pediatric Kidney Transplants

Kidney Transplant Program

Learn more about our kidney transplant program by watching the video below.

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health

  • Top-Ranked Program: Among the fastest-growing transplant centers in the Northeast
  • Pediatric and Adult Expertise: Seamless transition from children’s to adult transplant care
  • Comprehensive Support: Financial, psychological, and nutritional counseling for recipients and donors
  • National Leadership: Home to leading transplant surgeon Dr. Michael J. Goldstein, MD, and a multidisciplinary team of experts
  • Living Donor Excellence: Personalized donor programs that prioritize safety and comfort

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. We provide pediatric kidney transplant services through Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health.
Contact our Living Donor Program to complete a confidential evaluation and learn about donation options.
Wait time varies depending on donor availability and patient health. Our living donor and paired exchange programs often shorten wait times.

Patient Success Stories

Read inspiring stories from patients who have had organ transplants at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Paterson Boy Bounces Back After Living-Donor Transplant

When 12-year-old Jordan Vasquez needed a kidney transplant, his dad wasn’t a match, but his half-sister’s grandmother proved to be a willing donor.
Two Patients Receive the Gift of Life from One Organ Donor at Hackensack University Medical Center

Life-saving organ transplants give hope to patients like Kasan & Amy at Hackensack University Medical Center. Learn more about our transplant services.
Denville Girl Gets New Lease on Life With Kidney Transplant

A new kidney and ongoing, compassionate care from the Hackensack Meridian Children's Health team fuel 8-year-old Zoe Cerna’s quest for a normal life.
Kidney Recipient Pays It Forward

Two-time kidney transplant recipient Marilyn Moulton makes a gift to support future transplant patients.

Resources for Organ Transplant Recipients and Donors

Learn more about the programs and resources we offer for organ transplant recipients and donors.

Receiving An Organ Transplant
Organ Transplant Living Donor Program
Support Groups
Thinking About Becoming an Organ Donor?

Learn about organ donation. Save lives; become a donor. Register online today.
An Organ Transplant Program That's Changing Lives

Life-changing organ transplant program. Dr. Goldstein leads a team achieving double the national average transplant success rate. Schedule a consultation today.
COVID-19: What Organ Transplant Recipients Should Know

People who have received an organ transplant - such as a kidney, heart, liver, or lung - have weaker immune systems, due to the transplant medications they take to reduce the chance that their bodies will reject the new organ. Learn more about how to stay safe.
Managing Life with One Kidney

Live with one kidney? Learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and protect your kidney. Expert advice from Drs. Naqvi and Serur. Schedule an appointment today.

Meet Our Organ Transplant Experts

Learn more about each of our expert organ transplant surgeons and leaders.

Organ Transplant Leadership

Transplant Surgery Team

Transplant Nephrology Team

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