Thomas H. Waid, MD

  • Medical Director, Kidney & Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program
4.84 out of 5

About

Personal Statement

Most of the patients we see are either approaching total kidney failure or are on dialysis already. We also see patients with type 1 diabetes who are referred for kidney and pancreas transplantation. So most of our patients need a kidney transplant or are pursuing it as a lifestyle change from dialysis, which I don’t think is a really good lifestyle – it’s very inhibiting.

We also see patients with other organ transplants when something along their transplant course has also injured their kidney. We see them until the kidney injury is improved.

The rewarding thing about transplant is the lifestyle change that the patient gets to go through. The patients feel better. They eat better. They have an overall better lifestyle, and that’s what makes it rewarding.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Medicine
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Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

University of Kentucky

Fellowship

University of Kentucky

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.84 out of 5
8 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Provider and nurses both very caring.

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    Dr. Waid is one of my favorites.

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    All good

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    Very good doctors and I trust them.

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    Just fine
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      Dr. Waid is an excellent doctor. He uses his experience and common sense to make decisions for the best outcomes for his patients.
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      All the doctors are wonderful! Very thorough, very knowledgeable and highly expertise in this field!
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      Best experience great staff and doctors!!!