Improving Living Kidney Donation & Transplantation
The National Kidney Registry is dedicated to increasing living kidney donation, ensuring better donor-recipient matches, and providing comprehensive support and protections for living donors.
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How Long Does Kidney Donation Take?
If you are considering becoming a living kidney donor, you may be wondering how long the entire process will take. The answer depends on several factors, from medical testing to the scheduling of surgery.
Continue ReadingWhy Choose an NKR Center
NKR Member Centers agree to an extensive list of guidelines and commitments to provide the highest level of care, protection, and support to living donors and transplant recipients. As of 2025, there are 102 NKR Member Centers spanning 35 states and the District of Columbia.
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