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Welcome to the Avera Transplant Institute

Avera Transplant Institute is the largest and longest-running transplant center in the state of South Dakota, providing excellent care to patients across the region. Known for it's robust program, both in size and scope, Avera Transplant Institute has celebrated its 500th solid organ transplant, in addition to over 300 bone marrow transplants to date.

Avera has responded to growing numbers of people who need transplantation, providing a comprehensive team of experienced transplant specialists, surgeons and clinicians, a state-of-the-art facility and outstanding care for your transplant journey.

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Avera Medical Minute

Live Donor Kidney Transplant

Last summer, Jonah Pickett was diagnosed with kidney disease and was facing a kidney transplant. His mother Susan, knew immediately that if she was a match, she would be the donor. This three part Avera Medical Minute showcases the Pickett family as transplant surgeon Dr. Tariq Khan guides them through this healthcare journey.