First Kidney Transplant at UT Hospita

Dr. Michael Goldman performed the first kidney transplant at UT hospital on February 27, 1985. The recipient, Frank E. Smith, age 37, received a healthy kidney from his sister, Beverly Bonds, age 36.

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  • Title First Kidney Transplant at UT Hospita
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  • Access Date December 27, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018