Stanford's Transplant Program: Why Choose Us
When you choose Stanford, you are choosing some of the nation's top transplant surgeons. Features of our transplant programs include:
- Nationally renowned care: We have earned a number of distinctions, including outstanding outcomes for both patient and graft survival. Learn more about our multi-organ transplantation expertise.
- Leaders in the field: We have long been at the forefront in the field of transplantation. Stanford is home to both the first adult heart transplant in the U.S. and the first heart-lung transplant in the world.
- Comprehensive, expert services: We provide everything from careful pre-transplant monitoring to post-surgical care. Our strong emphasis on continuous quality improvement creates better outcomes for transplant patients.
- Full spectrum of care for transplant recipients: We maintain comprehensive outpatient management of transplant recipients that includes:
- Infection prophylaxis (infection prevention)
- Management of immunosuppression
- Long-term patient monitoring and care
Transplant Program: Meet Our Team
Our multidisciplinary transplant teams provide superior, specialized expertise in all related transplant services. Your transplant team will include:
- Surgeons
- Medical specialists
- Nurse coordinators
- Social workers
- Support staff
Meet your care team.
Transplant Procedures We Perform
Learn more about the transplant procedures we perform:
Paying for Your Transplant
Our financial coordinator will help you with all financial aspects of your transplant surgery. In addition, our social worker can help you with estimating the costs of housing and medications.
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Mental Health Services
At Stanford, we treat the patient, not the condition. Transplant patients often experience intense emotions during this time, including anxiety and depression. We provide psychiatric services tailored to the needs of transplant patients. Learn more about our mental health services.
