The Transplant Team is a group of health care professionals who are here to assist you before and after your transplant; however, the most important decision maker is YOU.

Transplant Pulmonologists
On your first appointment you will meet with one of our Transplant Pulmonologists who will determine your candidacy for transplant, review your transplant evaluation and determine if you will be presented before the Transplant Committee. The Transplant Pulmonologist will also monitor your care before and after your lung transplant.

Transplant Surgeons
At the end of your evaluation you will meet with one of the Lung Transplant Surgeons. This is one of many surgeons that may perform your surgery and follow you during your immediate post-transplant period.

Transplant Coordinators
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is a registered nurse that is responsible for setting up your transplant evaluation and keeping you informed of your progress. They are the liaison between you and your physician.

Discharge Nurses
After your transplant and during your inpatient period, you will have a Discharge Nurse who will teach you the post-transplant medications, how to take care of the surgical incision and how to protect your transplanted lung(s).

Transplant Clinic
After you are discharged from the hospital, nurses from the Transplant Clinic will monitor your care and be available to answer any of your questions.

Transplant Social Workers
All pre-transplant patients will be evaluated by a social worker to identify needs, problems and discuss expectations of transplant, discuss psychosocial issues that may occur after transplant, review finances for medications and discuss how you will pay for medication co-pays.