Celebrating 55 Years Since Our First Transplant in 1966

Penn knows the gift of life is not only about the person whose life is saved but also the community that surrounds them. We are honored to have been part of this momentous gift of life for more than 12,000 individuals who have trusted us with their care, and the families and friends who support them.

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Transplant Appointments and Procedures During COVID-19

At the Penn Transplant Institute, our highest priority is making sure you get the care you need, when you need it, in the safest way possible.

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Our physicians, nurses, counselors and surgeons work with patients and their families to determine eligibility for transplantation and follow them through post-op care to ensure the transplanted organ is functioning properly. We have been a pioneer in organ transplantation for more than 50 years, and in that time our experienced team has performed more than 12,500 solid organ transplants.

The Penn Transplant Institute consistently meets or exceeds the national average in all organ transplants. These superior outcomes are a result of the combined efforts of multiple clinical departments across Penn Medicine and a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of end-stage organ disease.

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The Penn Transplant Institute has recently opened an online store. There, you can purchase Penn Transplant Institute and Transplant House clothing and merchandise. All proceeds from the sales of this store are directed to the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House, along with staff education programs.

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Transplant Institute Programs and Services

Hand Transplant

Penn Medicine is one of the few programs in the world that performs this sophisticated type of surgery.

Heart Transplant

Penn’s cardiac surgeons perform more heart transplants than all regional centers combined.

Kidney Transplant

A comprehensive program for patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease

Living Donor Kidney Transplant

One of the largest and most experienced living donor kidney transplant programs in the country.

Liver Transplant

The most experienced program in the region for treating patients with end-stage liver disease.

Living Donor Liver Transplant

Penn Medicine is a pioneer in adult-to-adult liver transplants with a live donor.

Lung Transplant

A comprehensive program for patients with advanced lung diseases such as emphysema and cystic fibrosis

Pancreas Transplant

The first program in the region to offer pancreas transplant as treatment for type 1 diabetes.

Uterus Transplant

Uterus transplant has the potential to give women with uterine factor infertility the opportunity to carry and deliver a child

The Transplant House

The Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House is a guest house for transplant patients, families and caregivers to stay when traveling to Penn Medicine for care and far from home.

People of Penn Transplant

Meet our team members who make up the Penn Transplant Institute.

Giving Opportunities

The Penn Transplant Institute relies on the generosity of individuals, community organizations, foundations and corporations to support its services and programs.

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