Mediclinic City Hospital’s transplant centre, established in 2016, has grown to become one of the leading centres for a well-known and recognized centre for kidney transplantations in the region.
Led by Dr Waldo Concepcion and a team of nephrology experts, the centre has been a pioneer played an important role in the field of kidney transplant surgery and has transformed the UAE organ transplant landscape. To date, 53 solid organ transplants, the highest number in Dubai, have been carried out on adults with a 100% 98% successful at one year for graft and patient survival rate and 100% for “death-censored” graft survival at 1 year. Dr Waldo Concepcion said: “Our vision is for Mediclinic City Hospital to be a beacon of hope for transplant surgeries, not only in Dubai but internationally.”
The transplant centre offers patients suffering from end stage renal disease an alternative to dialysis, which in turn provides them a better quality of life. Both deceased donor and live donor transplants are performed at the transplant centre, offering families the opportunity to explore the option of being a live kidney donor.
Mediclinic City Hospital is focused on patient-centred care. Fatima Rashid Schmit, who underwent a kidney transplant at Mediclinic City Hospital in January 2023, felt very assured throughout the process. “The team explained to me the clinical aspect of the surgery, the post op and the recovery. The staff was friendly and compassionate and attentive to my needs.”
The transplant centre’s multidisciplinary team of experts includes a nephrologist, urologist, cardiologist, psychologist and gynaecologist who collaborate with the transplant team to give our patients the best quality care available. After the transplant procedure, it continues to support patients with an extensive follow-up and post-transplant care programme.
Below are a few quotes from recent transplant patients about how their life has changed after having a transplant.
“At first, the concept of transplantation filled me with apprehension. However, from the moment I met with the Mediclinic transplant team, their unparalleled care and compassion dissolved any fear I harboured. I can confidently attest that life post-transplantation is nothing short of extraordinary! Though it’s only been a few months since the procedure, I already feel rejuvenated. I now cherish moments spent with loved ones and indulge in hobbies that were once sidelined during my dialysis days. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the entire team at Mediclinic for their exceptional support and expertise.”
Murriel Renee
“After receiving a kidney transplant, I feel as though I’ve been granted a new lease on life. Prior to the transplant, my existence was heavily burdened by restrictions—frequent dialysis, dietary limitations, health constraints, and social boundaries all took a toll on both my physical and mental well-being. Now, I find myself liberated in all these facets. Travelling, which I do frequently, has become considerably easier since the transplant. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the physicians and every individual at Mediclinic City Hospital who has supported me through this transformative phase of my life.”
