For patients living with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), a kidney transplant can be truly life-changing. Unlike dialysis, which replaces kidney function temporarily, a transplant can restore long-term kidney function, providing renewed energy, independence, and quality of life. At Carolina Nephrology, PA, we believe that early referral for transplant evaluation is essential to help patients receive a kidney as soon as possible.
Partnering with Leading Transplant Centers
Carolina Nephrology, PA works closely with nationally recognized transplant programs, including:
By collaborating directly with these centers, we help streamline your care and ensure a smooth transition from dialysis to transplant evaluation and surgery.
Guiding You Through the Transplant Process
The path to being placed on the kidney transplant waiting list can feel overwhelming, with many medical evaluations, forms, and tests required. At Carolina Nephrology, PA, our team is here to:
Our goal is to reduce frustration and make the process as clear and manageable as possible.
Care After Your Kidney Transplant
After surgery, your initial care will be managed directly by your transplant center for approximately one year. Their team will:
After this first year, your care transitions back to Carolina Nephrology, PA. We will continue to work hand-in-hand with your transplant team, providing expert, long-term follow-up care designed to protect your new kidney and support your overall health for years to come.
Why Choose Carolina Nephrology, PA for Transplant Care?
September is PKD Month in Easley!
Jeannie Baker Brown, a CN patient with Polycystic Kidney Disease who is also a kidney transplant recipient, worked with Mayor Lisa Talbot to declare September PKD month in Easley. Jeannie and the mayor are pictured in the first photo as well as the second, which also includes Zachary Sutton, Transplant Coordinator for Carolina Nephrology. In the group photo are patients and caregivers who are involved with the transplant support group, Transplant Warriors & Heroes of the Upstate.
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Related Kidney Transplant News
Transplant Community Voices Critical Needs in Immunosuppression Research at Congressional Briefing
Washington, D.C. — February 13th, 2026— Leaders from the transplant community joined policymakers at a congressional briefing hosted by the American Society of Transplantation (AST) to spotlight urgent challenges in transplant medicine, particularly the unmet needs in long-term immunosuppressive therapy.The session featured compelling testimony from Zachary Sutton, DHA, MS, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, FACHDM, an altruistic kidney donor and Carolina Nephrology Transplant Coordinator, whose personal experience underscored the profound impact of chronic immunosuppression on quality of life. Sutton shared firsthand insights into the daily realities faced by transplant patients, highlighting the need for more effective, safer therapies and greater federal support [...]
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A kidney transplant is more than a procedure—it’s a chance at a new beginning. At Carolina Nephrology, PA, we are committed to walking beside you through every stage of your transplant journey. To learn more about transplant referrals or post-transplant care, call Carolina Nephrology, PA at (864) 271-1844.
