@blbird33, Welcome to Mayo Connect. People with chronic kidney disease who meet certain criteria of kidney. I am a transplant recipient. I was referred by my doctor to the transplant center for an evaluation before I qualified for eligibility for listing on the transplant waiting list.

Here is the link to the Mayo Clinic Kidney Program. You can find details about the kidney transplant program for all three of the Mayo Clinic Locations. There is a section about eligibility , and also contact information.
Mayo Clinic transplant staff can answer your questions about the transplant process and post-transplant life.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/kidney-transplant/home/orc-20203197

Has your nephrologist discussed transplantation with you?