Kidney & Pancreas (Renal Care)
At the Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care at ECMC, we are equipped to treat patients at every stage of kidney disease or kidney failure.
The Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care
Located Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY, we’ve been performing kidney transplants since 1964 and pancreas transplants since 2004. Over this time, we have provided life-saving transplants to more than 1500 people.
Our experienced multidisciplinary team serves our community with consistently high scores in outcomes, satisfaction, and shorter waiting times for a transplant. We offer laparoscopic kidney donation surgery (through small incisions) to promote faster recovery, and advanced therapies in desensitization and paired-donor exchange to help candidates find a match.
ECMC offers leading-edge treatments in transplantation. These include steroid-free immunosuppression and the opportunity for patients to participate in ongoing research trials.
Conditions & Diseases
At ECMC, we are equipped to treat the entire spectrum of conditions and diseases associated with the kidney and pancreas. As a national model for transplantation and treatment for chronic kidney disease and other conditions of the kidney and pancreas, the Center offers cutting-edge care to patients facing a wide range of conditions, including:
- Alport syndrome
- Acute kidney failure
- Kidney disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Kidney cancer
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Pancreatic cancer
- Nephrotic syndrome and nephritic syndrome
Treatments & Procedures
As a national model for transplantation and treatment for chronic kidney disease and other conditions of the kidney and pancreas, the Center offers cutting-edge renal care and pancreatic care, including:
With this expertise, the Center offers a vital resource of kidney research and treatment to the entire region of Western New York and Southern Ontario.
Health Information
Looking for more information about transplantation? Visit these sites to learn about these services in Western New York.*
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York
*Please be advised that these links and their websites are not managed by ECMC. While ECMC believes this information to be valuable, useful, and respected, ECMC does not own, control, or take responsibility for the content of these sites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy/service agreements of each linked site.
Our Services
Kidney Transplants
Kidney transplantation is a surgery where you receive a kidney donated from someone else. The kidney transplant can work like your natural kidney used to, so it is the best option for most people.
Kidney Dialysis
For patients facing end-stage kidney failure, kidney dialysis serves as an artificial replacement for the body’s kidney functions, including waste removal.
Vascular Access
At the Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care, we’re pleased to offer an on-site Vascular Access Center (VAC) to make dialysis treatment easier and avoid unnecessary issues.
Pancreas Transplants
Pancreas transplantation is an option for those with type 1 diabetes. A functioning pancreas transplant will control the blood sugar; a positive result is that that patients’ quality of life is improved as they do not have to give themselves insulin injections.
Plasmapheresis
Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange.
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patient Education
ECMC’s Center for Outpatient Dialysis regularly holds End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Education Sessions. For anyone who is interested in learning more about this disease and the causes of it, this FREE session will help you and your family members/guests to gain a better understanding of ESRD.
Patient Testimonials
“ECMC has been a life-saving and life-changing center for transplant recipients like myself, dialysis patients, families, and all within the renal community. We are most grateful for the excellent care and services that we continue to receive from ECMC.”
Barbara, Kidney Transplant Recipient | ECMC/2005
