40K views · 253 reactions | What happens when a transplant surgeon needs a kidney transplant? Dr. Silke Niederhaus received her first kidney transplant at 11 years old, inspiring her to become a transplant surgeon. Thirty years later and in need of a second transplant, Dr. Niederhaus shares her stoy of searching for a living kidney donor. Want to see more? Visit umm.edu/journey to follow her #transplant journey. | University of Maryland Medical Center | Facebook