Kidney Transplant at Farhikhtegan Hospital, Tehran, Iran

Kidney Transplant at Farhikhtegan Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Units of Farhikhtegan Hospital:
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Dialysis
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Urology
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Nephrology
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Kidney Transplant
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Internal ICU
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Surgical ICU
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NICU
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Cardiac Surgery
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Bone Density Measurement
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Health Monitoring Center
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Post CCU
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CCU, and
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Specialized clinics (orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology, eye, glands, ENT, …)
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Paraclinical units such as CT scan, Radiology, Angiography, Laboratory, and sonography
Length of Treatment | Expected Outcomes |
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Length of Surgery: 4-6 Hours |
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Length of Stay in Hospital: Patient 10-12 Days Donor 5-6 Days |
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Length of Stay in Iran: Patients up to 30 Days Donor 15 Days |
Doctors’ Fees: Surgeon, anesthesiologist, operating Room Charges, follow-up doctor
Hospital Stay: Recipient: 10-12 days; Donor: 5-6 days (including ICU)
Food and Beverages for the patient and the donor during the hospital stay
Apartment Stay near the hospital for 20 Nights: Included (Patient, Donor, and 1 companion)
Nursing Service Charges: Included
Procedure-related Tests: Pre-op tests for both the Recipient and the Donor
Blood Tests: To check kidney function and overall health
Imaging Studies: X-rays or scans to assess kidney condition
Urine Tests: To evaluate kidney performance
Heart Evaluation: To ensure heart health before surgery
Physical Examination: A thorough check-up to confirm readiness for surgery
Dental Exam: Just a check-up
ENT Evaluation, Endoscopy, VCUG
Medical Equipment and Supplies: Included
Hemodialysis Sessions: Three sessions for the Recipient
Removal of the Double J Stent After Transplantation: Included
Post-operative Check-ups: For both Donor and Recipient
Translator Services: Included
Airport-Hospital-Hotel Transfers: Included
Medical Visa Assistance: for both the Recipient and Donor
Unexpected Additional Hospital Stays or Hotel Stay Beyond the Package Period: Not included in the package
Post-Discharge Medicines & Tests, Additional Antibiotics or Pharmaceutical Medicine: Not included in the package
Medications and Treatment for Any Pre-Existing or Non-Procedure Related Conditions Not Related to Kidney (Cardiac, Lung Problems, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, etc.): Not included in the package
Other Complex Lab Investigations: Not included in the package
Anti-Rejection Injections: Not included in the package
Additional or Special Consultations by Senior Doctors: Not included in the package
Personal Expenses: Cafeteria purchases, Laundry, Personal items
Changes in Treatment Plan Based on Further Evaluation and Tests: May incur additional costs, Not included in the package
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The final treatment plan may change based on medical evaluation, examination, and investigations.
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Patients must provide all relevant medical reports before the procedure.
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IGRA (Interferon-Gamma Release Assay): This test helps detect latent tuberculosis infection, which is crucial before transplantation.
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Panel WBC (White Blood Cell Panel): This may refer to a general blood test to assess immune function and overall health.
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Crossmatch Test: This is a critical test that determines whether the recipient has antibodies that might attack the donor’s kidney, potentially leading to rejection
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PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen): While PSA is primarily used for prostate health assessment, it may be included in pre-transplant evaluations for male patients.
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If The Patient Requires Inpatient Treatment Before The Kidney Transplant Operation including (Plasmapheresis, Hemofiltration, Blood Transfusion, etc,), The Cost for these Treatment Will Be Additional.
Organ Transplant Medical Team’s Profiles

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Noorbala
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Noorbala is a well-known Iranian specialist in kidney and Urinary tract surgery (urology). He holds a world record for the highest number of kidney transplant surgeries ever performed. He has performed 7,075 kidney transplant surgeries, and he is the winner of the “International Face of Kidney Transplant Surgeon” title..
Education
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He has specialized in kidney, urinary tract, and genital surgery (urology).
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He has a kidney transplant fellowship.
Experience
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He has been doing kidney transplants for the last 20 years in Farhikhtegan and Baqiyatallah hospitals.