Eligibility Print People with chronic kidney disease who meet certain criteria of kidney function and those on dialysis are most appropriately treated with a kidney transplant. Chronic kidney disease may be caused by many medical conditions, including: High blood pressure (hypertension) Diabetes Glomerulonephritis Polycystic kidney disease Kidney and urinary tract diseases present from birth (congenital) Your transplant team will evaluate you to determine whether a kidney transplant may be safe and beneficial for you. Your comprehensive evaluation will include blood tests, imaging scans and other tests. Doctors will check you for other serious conditions, including chronic infections, cancer, and heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Most people who are evaluated are determined to be eligible for a kidney transplant. Your doctors and transplant team will work with you to promote wellness, lower your risks and improve your outcome after kidney transplant. A care team member will talk with you about the importance of taking your immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) medications to keep your body from rejecting your kidney. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Volumes and outcomesResources for medical professionals Nov. 19, 2020 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has been recognized as the best Nephrology hospital in the nation for 2020-2021 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Kidney Transplant ProgramDepartment homeSectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewConditions treatedDoctorsDoctors by location and specialtyExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicVolumes and outcomesEligibilityResources for medical professionalsContact us SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewConditions treatedDoctorsDoctors by location and specialtyExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicVolumes and outcomesEligibilityResources for medical professionals ORG-20193489 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Kidney Transplant Program