Your Transplant Care Team

Trust the transplant doctors and surgeons at University Health to take excellent care of you before and after your transplant.

Dedicated Transplant Professionals

When you need a kidney, liver or lung transplant, you want a team with the expertise and advanced technology to give you the best care possible. Find some of the most compassionate, highly regarded professionals in the area at University Health Transplant Institute.

Transplant Specialists

Receive care from a specialist who will help you decide how to treat your kidney, liver or lung condition. Your specialist will help determine if your best treatment option is transplantation.

Transplant Surgeons

If you need a transplant, a transplant surgeon will perform your surgery. Talk to your surgeon about your transplant options and surgery.

Transplant Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Work with nurse practitioners and physician assistants who will evaluate your health before and after your transplant.

Pediatric Transplant Care Team

Learn about the specialized pediatric transplant doctor and surgeon team providing care for kids.

Transplant Financial Coordinators

Trust us to pay attention to all your needs—including how to pay for your care. Expect our transplant financial coordinators to help you:

• Understand your insurance or Medicare/Medicaid coverage
• Assist with insurance pre-authorization for your evaluation, surgery and follow-up care 

Family and Friends Support

Family support is vital throughout your treatment, surgery, recovery and follow-up care. You’ll get the best transplant outcome when you have a strong support system. That means you’ll need family or friends who are willing and available to drive you to and from your appointments and take care of you before and after your transplant.

Rely on us to make things easier for your support people. We’re available to:

• Answer questions and concerns
• Explain your condition and treatment
• Encourage and support

Your Participation

You are the most important person on your care team. After surgery, your success depends mostly on your actions. Make sure to:

• Take prescribed medications
• Attend scheduled clinic visits
• Follow transplant team rules
• Maintain a nutritious diet
• Exercise regularly