Meet Your Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation Team

The world-renowned surgeons at the Montefiore Einstein Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Team are specialists in dual-organ operations, including kidney-heart, kidney-liver and kidney-pancreas transplants. Our multidisciplinary team works across departments to provide the most comprehensive care and develop individualized treatment plans to improve clinical outcomes and overall quality of life.

Team Leaders

Milan M. Kinkhabwala, MD

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Enver Akalin, MD, Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology

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Enver Akalin, MD, Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology

Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation
Marie E. Le, MD, Fellow American College of Surgeons

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Team Members

Maria Ajaimy, MD

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Maria Ajaimy, MD

Medical Director, Pancreas Transplantation
Yorg Al Azzi, MD

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Yorg Al Azzi, MD

Transplant Nephrologist
Swati Jain, MD

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Swati Jain, MD

Transplant Nephrologist
Luz E. Liriano-Ward, MD

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Nidal K. Abdel Muhdi, MD

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Nidal K. Abdel Muhdi, MD

Surgical Director, Pancreas Transplantation
Cindy T. Pynadath, DO

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Dagny E. Von Ahrens, MD

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Dagny E. Von Ahrens, MD

Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon
Hillary C. Yaffe, MD

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Hillary C. Yaffe, MD

Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon
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A Comprehensive Network of Care

The specialties and services offered vary among Montefiore Einstein Transplantation locations. When making an appointment, please confirm which location offers the specialty that best meets your needs.

Physician Referrals

Montefiore Einstein embraces a collaborative approach. 
If you have a patient who could benefit from our services, please reach out.

Schedule a Visit

Have a general question or concern? We’re available to help you by phone or by email. 1-877-CURE-KDNY (1-877-287-3536) transplant@montefiore.org