Living Donor Program

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What we do

We achieve excellent results for our recipients and donors. Our living kidney and living liver donor programs care for people who would like to donate a kidney or a piece of their liver to a person with end stage kidney or liver disease.

Our programs:

Assess and test donors to see if they can donate
Educate donors about the transplant process
Provide exceptional patient care at all stages of the transplant journey

We are located at the Toronto General Hospital, Munk Building 12th Floor.

About Donation

What is a living donation?

A 'living donation' happens when a person who is alive gives either a kidney or a part of their liver to someone with end-stage kidney or liver disease.

Who can be a living donor?

A living kidney or liver donor could be a spouse, family member, friend, co-worker or stranger.

Donors must be:

Older than 16 years of age
A healthy weight for their height
In good health without diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart disease
Willing to freely donate

How do I become a living kidney or liver donor?

Complete a Living Donor Health History Form
Submit the completed form in person, by email, mail or fax. All contact information is on the form.
Our Living Kidney or Liver Donor Assessment Office will call you once we have reviewed your health history form.

If you wish to become a living liver donor please attach a copy of your blood type with your donor health history form, either through a letter from your family doctor or a blood donor card.

Living Kidney Donor Program

If you are interested in becoming a living donor, our assessment office will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant coordinators. They can be reached at 416 340 4577 or Julie.Cissell@uhn.ca.

Living Liver Donor Program

If you are interested in becoming a living donor, our assessment office will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant team members. They can be reached at
416 340 4800 ext. 6581

How do I ask someone to become a donor on my behalf?
If you are interested in finding a living donor, our kidney and liver donor assessment offices will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant coordinators.

Living Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Phone: 416 340 4577
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Living Liver Transplant Coordinator
Phone: 416 340 4800 ext. 6581
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Social Media and You
Waiting for a transplant? Read our social media guidelines before seeking out a living donor.

Need a Kidney Transplant?

Whether you have just been diagnosed with end stage kidney disease or you are currently on dialysis. You have the option of considering a kidney transplant. Learn more about its advantages and why it is the best option for treating end stage kidney disease in the video below.