³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ Transplant Surgery Clinical Highlights and Programs
Excellence in Organ Transplantation
Our multidisciplinary team combines surgical innovation, compassionate care, and groundbreaking research to deliver exceptional outcomes for adult and pediatric patients. Meet our surgeons and staff
2024 Transplant Volumes
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National Recognition
³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ continues to rank among the most active and accomplished transplant centers in the nation, reflecting our commitment to patient care and continuous improvement.
Living Donor Kidney Program β Top 5 in the U.S.
Our Μύis recognized among the National Kidney Registryβs (NKR) Top 5 Paired Kidney Exchange (PKE) Programs nationwide.
This achievement highlights our leadership in connecting compatible donor-recipient pairs and expanding access to lifesaving kidney transplants through paired exchange.
Clinical Expertise
Our surgeons provide comprehensive care across the full spectrum of solid organ transplantation and vascular access:
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- Living donor kidney and liver surgery
- Paired Kidney Exchange (PKE) through the National Kidney Registry
- Islet cell isolation and clinical research
- Dialysis access and complex vascular procedures
Innovations & Research
³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦβs transplant program has a proud history of firsts in Wisconsin and continues to advance the field through clinical and research innovation:
- First in Wisconsin to perform laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, increasing access to living kidney donation.
- First in the state to perform a living donor liver transplant from parent to child, with expansion to adult-to-adult donation underway.
- Pioneering islet cell transplantation, including successful islet cell isolation and ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toward full clinical implementation.
These advances demonstrate ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦβs commitment to translating discovery into practice for patients across Wisconsin and beyond.
Learn more about our Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery Research Program
Education & Training
The Transplant Surgery service is a cornerstone of resident and fellow education.
Trainees gain comprehensive experience in:
- Complex hepatobiliary and transplant procedures
- Living donor and multi-organ transplantation
- Vascular access surgery and perioperative care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with Transplant Nephrology and Transplant Hepatology
Our graduates are exceptionally prepared for leadership roles in both academic and clinical transplantation.
Contact Transplant Surgery
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Transplant Surgery
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.Μύ
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Clinic and Patient Appointments
(414) 805-3100
(262) 532-9584 (fax)
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Patient Access
(800) 777-7700
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Physician Access
(877) 804-4700
Administrative Offices
(414) 805-6400
(414) 955-0213 (fax)
24-Hr. Donor Hotline
(800) 432-5405
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