It's hard to hear that you, or a loved one, need a new liver, heart, kidney or pancreas. You will undoubtedly have many concerns about this life-changing operation and what lies ahead, but one of your first and most important decisions is where to have your transplant surgery.
If you're looking for nationally recognized doctors and a health system with two exceptional transplant programs and one of the highest transplant survival rates in the nation, look no further than Jefferson Health. Our teams excel at surgical procedures, resulting in improved recipient outcomes and shorter recovery times.
Accessible Transplant Care Across the Region
Our transplant teams include skilled surgeons, specialists and highly trained support staff who provide unparalleled care and assistance throughout the entire process of organ transplantation. You can find expert pre- and post-transplant care at a range of locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. For transplant surgery, you can expect advanced and collaborative care at either:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Transplant Programs:
- Liver, including live liver donor
- Kidney, including live kidney donor
- Pancreas
- Heart
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
Transplant Programs:
- Liver
- Kidney, including live kidney donor
- Pancreas
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Superior Multidisciplinary Teams, Personally Dedicated to Every Phase of Your Care
Our programs are centered around our multidisciplinary teams’ collaboration and deep commitment to the well-being of each recipient. Our care begins with the pre-transplant evaluation and continues through to our advanced medical and surgical techniques.
After transplantation, we maintain an active follow-up with you and your referring physicians. Our continuing care includes putting you in touch with a support network of specially trained nurses, social workers and fellow transplant survivors.
Jefferson's "Patient for Life" commitment includes a personalized plan for monitoring your health after your surgery along with your primary care or referring physician.