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Announcing The Renown Transplant Institute ®
The First Kidney Transplant Program in Northern Nevada
As the only not-for-profit academic healthcare network in the state , Renown ’ s world-class team of medical experts join together with thousands of organ and tissue donors , financial donors and hundreds of residents currently on the kidney transplant waiting list to bring essential services , hope and life-saving treatment to people with end-stage kidney disease . Now , residents in need of advanced kidney treatment and transplantation will no longer need to endure long waits or seek residency or care in other states , which will help alleviate the financial , physical , and emotional burden for critically ill patients and their families .
As of November 6 , the Institute has been granted Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network ( OPTN ) certification , and interim approval of its application for full UNOS approval on December 13 , 2024 . This now enables the Institute team to begin assessing patients for kidney transplants .
" A kidney transplant is the best life-saving option for people living with kidney disease . Our goal is that every eligible person who is seeking a kidney transplant receives one ," says Brian Erling , MD , MBA , President & CEO of Renown Health . He adds , “ We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the state of Nevada , the Nevada Donor Network , donors and community partners who have worked tirelessly to make the Renown Transplant Institute ® a reality for so many . Together , we are paving the way for better health outcomes and a brighter future for those in need .”
If you are a physician and would like to refer patients , or a person with end-stage kidney disease and wish to be screened for a kidney transplant by Dr . Narisorn Atsava-Svate , please contact the Nevada Transplant Institute ® transplant coordinator at 1-833-RING-NTI ( 746-4684 ). More information can be found on the website nvtransplant . nvdonor . org , or by emailing ntiinfo @ nvtransplant . org .
Meet the Region ’ s First Transplant Nephrologist
Narisorn Atsava-Svate , MD , the region ’ s first transplant nephrologist , joins the esteemed Renown nephrology and surgical teams in providing comprehensive transplant services , including pretransplant evaluation , surgical procedures , and post-transplant care , are all under one roof at Nevada ’ s # 1 hospital . With over 18 years of experience , Dr . Atsava-Svate is recognized for his expertise in managing complex kidney conditions , pioneering innovative treatment methods and improving patient outcomes in the field of nephrology and kidney transplantation .
Before joining Renown , Dr . Narisorn Atsava-Svate was a transplant nephrologist with INTEGRIS Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute , a leading solid organ transplant program based in Oklahoma City . While there , he helped build one of the largest and most experienced transplant programs in the U . S . and completed over 2070 kidney transplantations as part of a comprehensive team .