Altruistic Kidney Donor Shares His Experience

Phil Fischer, M.D., Mayo Clinic Children's Center physician at, tells how a young patient in need of a kidney transplant touched his heart and prompted him to explore anonymous living donation, sometimes referred to as Good Samaritan, non-directed, or altruistic donation. Though they have never met, Dr. Fischer's selfless act of donation enabled a woman in need of a kidney to live a full life, enjoying her grandchildren and dancing. Mayo Clinic has developed an online form for people interested in living donation, or, those who may be interested in living donation can also contact the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center at 1-866-227-1569 (toll-free).