Organ transplant

The latest news and patient stories about organ transplant from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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How to be a hero: 3 FAQs about being a living kidney donor

More than 90,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant. Learn about the qualifications to be a kidney donor and save a life.

Scott Morgan of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Creating a community of hope and support

Ten years after receiving a life saving heart transplant, Scott is paying it forward by building a supportive community for others facing the same journey.

Esteban Ganzalez, Gabriel Casas and Martin Ortiz of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Three amigos with broken hearts (video)

Three strangers met in the hospital while waiting for heart transplants and became friends, supporting each other while each received a new heart.

Jason Wesson and Rod Mojica of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Thicker than blood: A legacy through kidney donation

Jason donated his kidney to his stepfather, giving him a second chance at life.

Linked by love: A kidney chain story

A husband donates his kidney to a stranger to give his wife a better chance at life.

Richi Rodrigues of San Diego on the soccer field

From a kidney transplant to the pitch (video)

Less than 18 months after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant, Richi Rodrigues represented his country on the soccer field.

Dana and Damon Bottoms of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital with Dr. Marquis Hart

Unique bond leads to historic surgery (video)

When Dana Bottoms’ ex-husband offered to be the donor for her kidney transplant, they didn’t know they would make surgical history.

Alejandra Salazar and Josefina Sanchez of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

A mother’s gift, a daughter’s second chance (video)

Facing kidney failure at 25, Alejandra Salazar found hope through her mother’s gift and skilled surgeons at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

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