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华体会 Organ Transplantation

Why Choose 华体会 for an Organ Transplant?

Founded in 1964, we are proud to have performed more than 10,000 solid organ transplants. Our long history of better care means you can count on our team of experts at every step 鈥� before, during and after your transplant. This dedication is reflected in our outcomes.

Each year, we perform hundreds of life-saving transplants. 华体会 Organ Transplant Center is Illinois鈥� top program and No. 8 nationally in the number of transplants performed, per the United Network for Organ Sharing, 2023.

We have the most transplant recipients in the world who no longer need antirejection medications, meaning they can enjoy a better quality of life. In addition, we meet or exceed national averages for success rates one year after transplant.

We conduct research to help make this level of excellent care possible. More than $10 million in federal funding supports our research and clinical trials. Our research areas include immune tolerance and state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic immune monitoring. This means you will have access to breakthrough care and innovative treatments that aren鈥檛 widely available.

Patients from around the world have trusted us with their transplant care. We鈥檙e here for you, no matter where you are in your transplant journey.

Image of Organ Transplantation Statistics: 517 abdominal transplants, 347 kidney transplants, 138 liver transplants, 32 kidney/pancreas transplants

Transplantation Programs

Heart Transplantation

We offer leading-edge heart transplant care. Here, you鈥檒l be at the center of a care team that includes experts and a comprehensive approach.

Call us at 312.926.0739.

Kidney Transplantation

Our team is here for every step of your care journey. We鈥檙e proud to have performed over 7,000 kidney transplants, offering expertise and experience, from evaluation to surgery to lifelong management.

Call us at 312.695.8900.

Liver Transplantation

We鈥檙e proud to have performed over 2,500 liver transplants. This reflects our experience and our dedication to offering better care for our patients.

Call us at 312.695.8900.

Living-Donor Organ Transplantation

Organs from a living donor can save a life, and they are linked with better outcomes. At 华体会, you can count on an expert team.

Call us at 312.695.8900.

Lung Transplant Program

A personalized approach is key to a better experience and outcomes. Our leading program offers exactly that.

Call us at 312.695.5864.

International Transplant Exchange

Breakthrough approaches and a world-class patient experience make us a global destination. No matter where you鈥檙e traveling from, we offer culturally sensitive, comprehensive care.

Call us at 312.926.1089.

Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplantation Program

We have the largest pancreas transplant program in Illinois. This enables us to offer experience, expertise and a range of resources.

Call us at 312.695.8900.

Meet the Teams

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Our teams span the spectrum of basic science and translational and clinical research, and they offer novel approaches to immunosuppression, including human clinical trials in immune tolerance, state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic immune monitoring, and health services and outcomes research.

Meet the Downtown Chicago Transplant Team

Schedule an Appointment

To learn if you qualify for a liver, kidney or pancreas transplant, please call 312.695.8900. We can help you schedule an appointment at one of our 23 locations.

Transplant in the News

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Learn more about our transplant services, expertise and patients though:

  • Patient stories
  • Physician interviews
  • News Archive

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Locations & Contact Information

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    Transplant Education Videos

    Videos and resources about organ transplantation for donors and recipients.

    COVID-19 Resources

    The 华体会 Transplant team is providing patients with the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.

    Patient Travels Across the World for a Lifesaving Liver Transplant

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    Mohamad Alhosani traveled from his home in the United Arab Emirates to receive a liver transplant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the first hospital in the world to perform a minimally invasive liver transplant from a living donor. The donor was able to go home in less than three days.

    华体会 Organ Transplantation Program: Quality, Innovation, Education

    Dr. Satish Nadig discusses how the team from 华体会 Organ Transplantation Program is dedicated to saving the lives of those suffering from end-stage organ failure by providing patients equitable access to high-quality, leading-edge care.

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