Kidney Transplant in Chennai
Kidney Transplant Hospital in Chennai
Living donor, deceased donor and ABO-incompatible kidney transplant at Iswarya Hospital, OMR Kottivakkam, with dialysis, transplant evaluation and lifelong follow-up under one nephrology team.
Kidney transplant in Chennai is available at Iswarya Hospital, 110 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR Kottivakkam, for people with kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease). The nephrology and renal transplantation team performs living donor and deceased donor kidney transplants, and ABO-incompatible transplants when a family donor has a different blood group. A live donor kidney transplant is indicatively ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000, confirmed in writing after evaluation.
A transplant is not right for everyone. Whether it is suitable for you, and whether your donor can safely donate, is decided by the treating nephrologist and transplant team after a full evaluation.
Cashless treatment is available with 25+ insurers, CGHS, ECHS, ESI and Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) for eligible patients, subject to policy terms and approval.
Who is a kidney transplant for?
A transplant is considered when the kidneys have permanently failed or are close to failing. For many suitable patients it offers a better quality of life than long-term dialysis.
Kidney failure on dialysis
People with end-stage kidney disease (CKD stage 5) who need haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to stay well.
Read more →Kidney failure before dialysis starts
Some patients with a living donor can be transplanted before dialysis begins (a pre-emptive transplant), when kidney function has fallen to a low level.
Diabetes and high blood pressure
The two commonest causes of kidney failure in India. Blood sugar and blood pressure must be well controlled before and after transplant.
Read more →Glomerulonephritis and inherited kidney disease
Conditions such as IgA nephropathy, other forms of glomerulonephritis and polycystic kidney disease can progress to kidney failure.
When a transplant may need to wait
Active infection, active cancer, uncontrolled heart disease or difficulty taking daily medicines may need treatment first. Many of these can be addressed before a transplant.
Suitability is decided after evaluation
The treating nephrologist and transplant surgeon decide whether a transplant is safe for you, and which type, after reviewing every test.
Kidney transplant step by step: what happens
1. First consultation
Bring your kidney reports, dialysis records, blood group and medicine list. The nephrologist explains the options, including living and deceased donor transplant.
2. Recipient evaluation
Blood and urine tests, heart checks, chest imaging, infection screening (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and TB) and age-appropriate cancer screening.
3. Donor evaluation
Blood group and tissue (HLA) typing, crossmatch, kidney function tests and imaging of the kidneys and blood vessels. The donor's safety comes first and the donor can withdraw at any time.
4. Legal approval or waiting list
For a living donor, documents are verified and approved by the Authorisation Committee under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act. Without a living donor, eligible patients are registered on the Tamil Nadu deceased donor waiting list (TRANSTAN).
5. Transplant surgery
Under general anaesthesia the new kidney is placed in the lower abdomen and joined to the blood vessels and bladder. Your own kidneys are usually left in place.
6. Recovery and lifelong follow-up
Close monitoring in the first days, then frequent clinic visits and blood tests. Anti-rejection medicines are taken every day for as long as the kidney works.
Kidney transplant care at Iswarya Hospital, OMR
One nephrology team throughout
The same nephrologists manage chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplant evaluation and post-transplant care, so your records and plan stay in one place.
Living, deceased donor and ABO-incompatible
Transplant options include a blood-group-incompatible family donor, which may open a path to transplant when no matched donor is available.
NOTTO-registered transplant centre
Kidney transplants are carried out within the national and Tamil Nadu legal framework for organ transplantation.
Dialysis on site
Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and AV fistula creation are available while you are prepared for transplant.
Transplant coordinator support
Help with the documents and steps needed for Authorisation Committee approval or waiting-list registration.
Lifelong follow-up
A post-transplant clinic for anti-rejection medicines, infection checks and long-term kidney monitoring.
Kidney diseases that may lead to a transplant
Kidney transplant and dialysis services
Kidney transplant cost in Chennai
Indicative ranges at Iswarya Hospital, OMR Chennai. The amount for your case is confirmed in writing after evaluation and depends on tests, medicines, length of stay and any complications. Select a procedure for details.
| Procedure | Cost Range (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant (Live Donor) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | Includes donor surgery |
| ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant | ₹10,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | — |
| Hemodialysis (per session) | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 | — |
| Peritoneal Dialysis – Setup | ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000 | — |
| AV Fistula Creation | ₹40,000 – ₹70,000 | — |
| Kidney Biopsy | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | — |
* Costs are indicative only. Actual cost depends on case complexity, room category, implants, and insurance plan. Cashless treatment available with 25+ insurance partners.
Kidney transplant specialists at Iswarya Hospital
Kidney transplant in Chennai: frequently asked questions
How much does a kidney transplant cost in Chennai?+
At Iswarya Hospital a live donor kidney transplant is indicatively ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000, including the donor's surgery, and an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant is indicatively ₹10,00,000 – ₹15,00,000. The amount for your case depends on the tests, medicines, length of stay and any complications, and is confirmed in writing after evaluation. Cashless treatment is available with 25+ insurers, CGHS, ECHS and Ayushman Bharat, subject to policy and approval.
Who can donate a kidney in India?+
Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, a living donor is usually a near relative: spouse, parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent or grandchild. Donation by anyone else is allowed only for reasons of affection or attachment and needs Authorisation Committee approval. Buying or selling organs is illegal. Every donor must be medically fit and give free, informed consent.
What is an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant?+
It is a transplant where the donor's blood group does not match the recipient's. Before surgery the recipient receives treatment to lower the antibodies against the donor's blood group, and these levels are checked until they are low enough. It needs more preparation and closer monitoring than a matched transplant. The transplant team will explain whether it is suitable for you.
How long is the wait for a deceased donor kidney in Tamil Nadu?+
Waiting time varies with blood group, time on the list and the number of organ donations, and is often several years. Patients continue dialysis while they wait. Allocation in Tamil Nadu is managed by the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN). Our team explains registration and also discusses whether a living donor is possible.
Is it safe to donate a kidney?+
For a carefully screened healthy donor, living with one kidney is generally safe. Donation is still major surgery, with risks such as bleeding, infection and those of anaesthesia, and a small long-term increase in the risk of kidney problems. Donors are evaluated thoroughly, can withdraw at any time, and are advised to check blood pressure and kidney function every year.
How long is the hospital stay and recovery after a kidney transplant?+
Recipients usually stay in hospital for about a week or longer, depending on how quickly the new kidney starts working. Clinic visits and blood tests are frequent in the first three months. Many people return to desk work in two to three months. Donors usually go home within a few days and return to light work in a few weeks.
Do I need to take medicines for life after a kidney transplant?+
Yes. Anti-rejection (immunosuppressant) medicines are taken every day for as long as the transplanted kidney works. Missing them can cause rejection. These medicines also raise the risk of infection, so regular follow-up and blood tests continue for life.
Does Iswarya Hospital offer dialysis?+
Yes. Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are available, and the same nephrology team prepares patients on dialysis for transplant evaluation. Haemodialysis is indicatively ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 per session.
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Plan your first visit
Not sure which specialist to see? Tell our care team the reason for your visit and we will help you choose.
- Bring previous prescriptions, relevant test reports or scan images, a medication list and photo ID.
- If you plan to use insurance, bring your policy details. OPD, tests and admission benefits depend on your individual plan and approval.
- Your first consultation determines which tests or treatments are needed; not everyone needs every test listed on this page.
Appointments are requests until confirmed. In a medical emergency, call 044 2025 2025 or go to the nearest emergency department.