The multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, social workers and other health care providers at the DHR Health Transplant Institute provide specialized and compassionate care for kidney, liver and pancreatic disorders, including kidney transplantation. As the only CMS and UNOS certified kidney transplant center in the Rio Grande Valley, our team provides patients with the comprehensive care they need to receive a new chance at life.
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Our team provides diagnosis, treatment and management for disorders of the gall bladder, pancreas and bile ducts. Common disorders include gall bladder disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, biliary and liver tumors. We work with each patient adn their family to develop a surgical and medical treatment plan that is tailored to their needs. We utilize advanced surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive procedures, to provide patients with the best possible outcomes. Along with our surgical and oncology team, a dietitian, patient navigator and support staff all work together to manage a patient's condition and follow-up care. Our surgeons also specialize in living donor nephrectomies and kidney transplant surgery.
Receiving an organ transplant can be an extensive process that requires the careful coordination of physicians, pharmacists, nutritionists, nurses and other clinicians. Our team educates patients and caregivers about the transplant evaluation process, financial implications, wait list management, surgical risks and benefits, medication management and dietary requirement and restrictions. Evaluation, transplant surgery, and postoperative care are all provided here, close to home.
DHR Health Transplant Institute is dedicated to providing education to our patients through all phases of transplant. Our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure that you are ready to make informed decisions about your care during the entire transplant process. Beginning in the referral stage, patients are educated about DHR Health’s selection criteria and what is expected at the initial clinic visit. During an initial evaluation, patients are provided with information about the transplant process, pre-transplant expectations, transplant event logistics, and local and national outcomes. Post-transplant, the entire team assists in providing valuable educational resources. From medicines to social expectations, you will be presented with resources to ensure that your transplant is a success.
Living with a chronic liver conditions requires comprehensive treatment and management. We take a multidisciplinary approach that involves physicians and clinicians from different areas of medicine to collaborate and create a treatment and management plan that is unique to each patient. Caring for conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver disease, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care for these difficult diseases. We also have a liver transplant specialist to assess patients for candidacy and provide pre- and post-operative liver transplant care.
With over 110,000 people waiting for a life-saving organ donation, living donation can be the quickest way to transplantation and result in longer lasting kidney life. Living donors do not have to be blood related and must be in overall good health. The majority of recipients’ insurance providers cover a donor’s evaluation and surgical expenses, and the recovery time can be as short as three weeks. If you are interested in living kidney donation, please call (956) 362-5433 to speak with our intake coordinator.
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Dr Almeda and Staff, Thank You for being there for my mom during this scary, worrisome time, for the before, during, and after care of her surgery…
I can't recommend Dr. Almeda and his staff highly enough. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warmth and professionalism…Dr. Almeda himself is an exceptional doctor who goes above and beyond for his patients…He takes the time to listen, explain things thoroughly, and ensures that all my questions are answered…If you're looking for a doctor who treats you like family and a staff that makes you feel welcomed and valued, look no further than Dr. Almeda's practice. I'm truly grateful to have found such a wonderful healthcare team!
Today, May 15, marks two years since I received my kidney transplant. I thank God for the opportunity. He introduced me to Dr. Alssabagh, MD and his entire medical team. I am grateful for every minute of their time, for being with me in the most difficult moments of my process. I BLESS YOUR LIVES, and I assure you that, for me, you are like my extended family…My love and respect always.
I would definitely recommend DHR Health Transplant Institute. We felt very safe, with complete trust in the hands of Dr. Valdes and his team…He attended to my uncle and knew his entire case. He had studied it very well. He resolved our doubts with patience, as well as his extensive explanations that left us calm and even with a smile. The friendly treatment, the invaluable information, and the security he gave us definitely provided everything we needed in this difficult situation…
The team at the DHR Health Transplant Institute saved my life, and I am forever grateful. The care I received was amazing, and everyone was so helpful. This has been a blessing for my family.
Dr. Jose Almeda is an ‘Outstanding Liver Specialist’!! I felt so at ease in his care & especially throughout my surgery. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!! …Simply the best!
Always very helpful!
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