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Summary
Specializing in life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant surgery, Dr. Alexandra Erhardt is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon and a key member of the transplant team at Hackensack University Medical Center. Her surgical practice is dedicated to performing kidney and pancreas transplants for recipients, as well as the intricate procedure for living kidney donors.
Dr. Erhardt earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her general surgery residency at Hackensack University Medical Center. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant as well as hepatobiliary surgery in Houston Texas at the Houston Methodist Hospital.
As an osteopathic physician, she brings a holistic approach to the highly technical field of transplant surgery, focusing on her patients' overall well-being throughout their transplant journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does donating a …kidney shorten your lifespan?
Donors actually tend to live a longer life because they are generally healthier individuals. They undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation before the decision to donate is made and they tend to take better care of themselves post-donation and hence have a long lifespan.
2. Do you have to be young to donate a kidney?
People into their 70s can donate a kidney—it is all about the health of the potential living donor.
3. Does a kidney donor have to take medications for the rest of their life?
A kidney donor will be given prescriptions for pain medication and stool softeners at discharge from the hospital. These are only for the immediate post-operative period; after that time, a donor does not have to take medication. A kidney donor will never have to take anti-rejection medications the way the kidney recipient will.
4. Can a kidney donor still consume alcohol following donation?
While excessive alcohol use is always dangerous, a kidney donor can consume alcohol in moderation.
5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Erhardt?
You can schedule an appointment by calling her office in Hackensack:
HMH Organ Transplantation
20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 404
551-996-2608
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: Osaka University | Med School: Universidad Central Del Ecuador Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Alexandra Joy Erhardt has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
General Surgery, 2025
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Alexandra Erhardt's office located?
- Dr. Alexandra Erhardt's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Erhardt?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Alexandra Erhardt here on Vitals.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Alexandra Erhardt affiliated with?
- Dr. Alexandra Erhardt is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
- Does Dr. Alexandra Erhardt accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Alexandra Erhardt accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Alexandra Erhardt accepting new patients?
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