Question about changing Transplant Clinics.

Posted by mrslnel @mrslnel, Apr 18, 2017

Looking for some help and advice on changing from one transplant center to another.I have been through testing and was considered to be a an recipient candidate. I am on the kidney transplant waiting list. I am not feeling supported at my current transplant clinic. I am interested in changing to another transplant center. Mayo in particular. I always wanted to be with Mayo, but my provider referred me to this other clinic. My health insurance will cover the the change to Mayo. The problem, do I need to start the whole process over and be re-evaluated or will Mayo just accept transferred medial records and then meet with me? Will this affect my status on the waiting list? What happens to anyone who may be in the process of being tested for me? I have tried to ask my transplant coordinator, but she just tells me that she only talks to me when there is a donor and she makes the call. She knows nothing about potential donors or anything else. I do not know who to turn to for answers. I love CONNECT as my clinic has nothing like this to support patients. Uncertain what to do next. Any suggestions, answers or help would be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you for your concern. Being new to this page I am not aware of using the private messaging. The email given was the one I use specifically to connect privately in regards to my search for a kidney. It is already on business cards, banners, my facebook page and many other social media areas. At this time SPAM is the least of my worries. Please let me know how to use private messaging.

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