Three Decades of Transplant Experience. A Lifetime of Care.
Comprehensive kidney transplant care for adults and children—before, during, and long after transplantation.
For more than three decades, the Capitol Medical Center Organ Transplant Center has been committed to providing comprehensive kidney transplantation services built on clinical experience, multidisciplinary teamwork, and continuity of care.
From the first consultation and donor evaluation to transplantation, recovery, and lifelong follow-up, our team works together to provide coordinated, compassionate, and patient-centered care throughout the transplant journey.
A Legacy of Kidney Transplantation
Experience that spans generations. Capitol Medical Center has been part of the history of kidney transplantation in the Philippines for more than five decades, with a dedicated commitment to advancing renal and transplant care.
1970 – First Successful Kidney Transplant. Just months after Capitol Medical Center opened, the institution performed the Philippines’ first successful kidney transplant, establishing CMC as one of the pioneers in renal transplantation in the country.
2004 – Kidney Center Established. The Capitol Medical Center Kidney Center was officially opened to further strengthen the institution’s renal services.
2007–2025 – 437 Kidney Transplant Procedures
July 2024 – PhilHealth Z Benefit Partnership. Capitol Medical Center entered into a contract with PhilHealth as a Z-Benefit Package provider for Kidney Transplantation.
August 8, 2024 – 10th PhilHealth-Contracted Facility. Capitol Medical Center was officially announced as the 10th PhilHealth-contracted facility for the Z Benefit Package for Kidney Transplantation in the Philippines.
Comprehensive Kidney Transplant Care
One team. One coordinated journey.
Our Organ Transplant Center provides comprehensive kidney transplant services for adult and pediatric patients, supporting patients and families through every stage of transplantation.
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation - Comprehensive screening, orientation, and medical evaluation of kidney transplant candidates.
- Living Kidney Donor Evaluation - Medical, surgical, and immunologic assessment and work-up of potential living kidney donors.
- Donor–Recipient Matching - Immunologic assessment and appropriate donor–recipient matching as part of transplant preparation.
- Kidney Transplantation - Living-related and non-living-related kidney transplantation for eligible adult and pediatric patients.
- Post-Transplant Management - Continued monitoring of kidney function, immunosuppressive therapy, rejection, infection, and other transplant-related concerns.
- Long-Term Follow-Up - Lifelong monitoring of kidney graft function and the overall health and well-being of transplant recipients.
Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Care
Care designed for every stage of life.
Kidney transplantation is different for every patient. Our program provides comprehensive transplant services for both adults and children, with multidisciplinary support tailored to their individual medical and developmental needs.
For pediatric patients, our team works closely with their families and pediatric specialists to support evaluation, transplantation, recovery, and long-term care.
For adult patients, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evaluation and management throughout the transplant journey.
Our approach combines more than three decades of transplant experience with contemporary immunologic assessment, individualized immunosuppression, graft surveillance, and lifelong follow-up.
Philhealth Z Benefit Package
Making Kidney Transplantation More Accessible
As a PhilHealth-accredited kidney transplant center, Capitol Medical Center provides assistance to eligible patients through the:
Expanded PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for Kidney Transplantation
The benefit is designed to help eligible patients and families reduce the financial burden associated with kidney transplantation, subject to PhilHealth guidelines and eligibility requirements.
For Eligible Adult & Pediatric Patients
Our team assists eligible adult and pediatric kidney transplant patients and their families throughout the transplant process.
Post-Kidney Transplant Services for Adult and Children
Because care doesn’t end after transplantation. A successful transplant is the beginning of a lifelong journey.
The Organ Transplant Center also provides access to the:
Expanded PhilHealth Z Benefit for Post-Kidney Transplant Management
This benefit supports essential care following kidney transplantation, including appropriate follow-up, monitoring, and maintenance treatment, in accordance with PhilHealth program guidelines and eligibility requirements.
For Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients
Eligible adult and pediatric recipients can receive continuing post-transplant care through the program, supporting continuity of care beyond the transplant procedure.
From transplantation to lifelong follow-up, we remain with our patients every step of the way.
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
Expertise working together. Care centered on you.
Kidney transplantation requires more than surgery. It requires coordinated expertise across multiple disciplines.
Our Organ Transplant Multidisciplinary Team brings together:
- Transplant Surgeons
- Nephrologists
- Urologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Transplant Nurses
- Transplant Coordinators
- Allied Health Professionals
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Our team also works closely with specialists in:
• Cardiology • Pulmonology • Infectious Diseases • Gastroenterology • Obstetrics & Gynecology • Pediatric Cardiology
This collaborative approach supports comprehensive evaluation, individualized treatment planning, coordinated care, and continuity throughout the transplant journey.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Our commitment goes beyond the operating room. Quality and patient safety are integral to the Organ Transplant Center’s commitment to comprehensive transplant care. Our quality improvement efforts focus on:
- Patient Safety & Clinical Outcomes
- Morbidity and Mortality Monitoring
- Infection Prevention and Surveillance
- Acute Rejection Monitoring
- Patient and Graft Outcome Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Continuity of Post-Transplant Care
- Patient Experience and Satisfaction
- Ongoing Program Evaluation and Improvement
Through continuous monitoring, teamwork, and review of clinical practices, we remain committed to advancing the quality of kidney transplant care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.
Quality Care. Continuous Improvement. Lifelong Commitment.
Our commitment is to continuously evaluate and improve the care we provide to kidney transplant patients and their families.
More than an operation
A transplant is a lifelong partnership.
A kidney transplant is more than a surgical procedure. It is a partnership between the patient, family, donor, and transplant team—one that may continue for many years.
From the first consultation and donor evaluation to the transplant operation and long-term care of the recipient, our goal remains the same:
To provide safe, accessible, evidence-based kidney transplantation and help every patient achieve the best possible quality of life and long-term transplant outcome.
Our commitment does not end with a successful operation.
Kidney transplantation is a lifelong journey.
And at the Capitol Medical Center Organ Transplant Center, we are here to walk that journey with you.
Capitol Medical Center, 7th Floor, Main Building (beside room 725)
- Monday to Friday · 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
