Transplant Surgery Program

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Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment call us today at:

802-847-4774

Organ Transplant Surgery at UVM Medical Center

If you or a loved is facing organ failure and need a life-saving transplant, our team of experienced doctors, surgeons, nurses, transplant coordinators, and social workers will guide you every step of the way. From understanding your options for preparing for organ transplant surgery, and managing your health afterward, our goal is to help you live a longer, healthier life.

We use the latest imaging technology and diagnostic tests to ensure recipients are healthy enough for organ transplant surgery, and we take a personalized approach to find the right options for you. Find out more about our transplant evaluation process.

Primary care physicians and specialist physicians can refer patients to The UVM Medical Center Transplant Surgery program. Call 802-847-4774 today.

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Organ Transplant Support

Waiting to be matched with an organ donor, recovering from surgery, and living with a new organ can be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. Our team of social workers will help you understand what to expect and how to manage your health. We offer the most effective treatments and wellness therapies to support you through every part of your journey. Learn more about life after transplant surgery.

Transplant Surgery at The University of Vermont Medical Center is staffed by highly-skilled surgeons using the latest technology. Because we are a university hospital, we offer a setting that combines education, training and the latest advancements. This allows our physicians to educate others and conduct vital research, which fuels better care for our patients.

Learn more about our clinical research and academic missions below.

Patient Care

How to refer a patient to Transplant Surgery at The UVM Medical Center:

Call (toll free): 888-362-3242
Fax Referral Line: 802-847-2001
Email: ReferralCenteruvmhealth [dot] org Note: please send encrypted files.

For information on the Office of Provider Relations, Provider Access Services and Patient Placement Services, visit Patient Referral Resources.

Education

Fellowship and Residency Programs - The UVM Medical Center offers post-medical degree training programs in over 17 service lines. Learn about our General Surgery Residency program designed to provide experience in preoperative, operative and postoperative care for patients in all general surgery areas.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) – Our CME program offers a series of medical courses for health care professionals to learn about new and developing areas of their fields. Visit CME.

Grand Rounds - Grand Rounds present current medical topics and developments. They are sponsored by individual departments on a regular basis.

Research

Research in the Department of Surgery at the UVM Medical Center encompasses a broad spectrum of activities directed toward improving patient care and developing innovative therapies. For research information, visit the Department of Surgery or go to the Office of Clinical Trials Research to receive up-to-date information on the latest clinical trials.