UMC Center: guidance for kidney transplant patients
If you are a Southern Nevada kidney patient considering care through University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), The Liver Hope Foundation can help you understand the next steps. UMC is a separate organization, and transplant appointments and evaluations are scheduled directly through UMC. Start by asking your nephrologist for a referral or contacting UMC to learn about its current evaluation process.
How we can support your UMC journey
Transplant planning can feel overwhelming for patients, families, and potential living donors. The Liver Hope Foundation provides practical education and supportive resources to help you prepare for conversations with your kidney care team and UMC. Always confirm current program availability, requirements, and insurance details directly with UMC.
Referral and evaluation preparation
Learn what to ask your nephrologist about a UMC kidney transplant referral, evaluation appointments, medical testing, records, and the questions that matter most before you begin.
Family and caregiver support
Find support for the people beside you. We share clear education to help families and caregivers understand the transplant process, prepare for appointments, and stay connected.
Living donor education
Potential living donors can use our educational resources to understand common questions and discuss donation with an appropriate transplant team. Eligibility and testing decisions are made by UMC.
You do not have to navigate transplant alone
UMC is widely known as Southern Nevada’s public academic teaching hospital and a regional resource for advanced care, including kidney transplant services. Program details can change, so contact UMC directly for current information about referrals, evaluation requirements, insurance coverage, wait times, and available services. The Liver Hope Foundation is not affiliated with UMC and does not schedule UMC appointments; we are here to provide education, encouragement, and community support.
Understanding your next steps
Begin with your nephrologist, who can discuss whether a referral to UMC’s transplant program is appropriate. Ask UMC directly how to start an evaluation, what records or tests may be needed, how insurance is handled, and what to expect throughout the process. For urgent health concerns, seek medical care right away.
Resources for kidney and liver health
Explore trusted education on kidney disease, dialysis, transplant evaluation, living and deceased donation, and caregiver support. For liver patients, confirm UMC’s current gastroenterology, hepatology, emergency, and critical care services directly with UMC. Liver transplant services may require referral to a center outside Nevada depending on current program availability.
