Refer a Transplant Patient

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Please call the Transplant Institute at 210-567-5777 for more information.

Refer a Transplant Patient

Send your patient to the transplant experts at University Health's Transplant Institute for a comprehensive evaluation and testing for a kidney, liver or lung transplant.

Who Can Refer a Patient?

If you’re a physician, you may refer your patient to our transplant program for evaluation.

If you are a patient looking for care, you may request a consultation with our team by filling out this form.

How to Refer a Patient

Make sure your patient meets the criteria for initial transplant evaluation and begins the three-step referral process for kidney, liver or lung transplant:

Expect outstanding service and support from our staff throughout the referral process at University Health’s Transplant Institute.

Our Transplant Care and Services

When you choose to refer your patient to University Health’s Transplant Institute, feel confident you’re putting your patient in good hands.

Trust our experienced transplant doctors, surgeons and supporting care team to provide compassionate and safe care for your patient. Our high quality, comprehensive program offers transplant services tailored to your patient’s individual needs. Your patient will appreciate:

  • Access to the latest treatment options, techniques and medications
  • Bilingual staff to help them stay informed
  • Centrally located Transplant Institute services in San Antonio’s medical center area
  • Financial counselors to explain transplant costs and insurance benefits
  • Pre- and post-transplant patient education, resources and support services
Doctors
  1. Elizabeth Thomas, DO
    Elizabeth Thomas, DO
    Transplant Transplant Surgery
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  2. Jose Almeda, MD
    Jose Almeda, MD
    General Surgery Transplant
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  3. Shawn Veach, AGACNP
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