Health problems related to your major organs, including the liver, kidneys or pancreas may become life-threatening at any time. That’s why you want treatment from a highly regarded medical center connected to a leading transplant center.
If you or a loved one needs a liver, kidney or pancreas transplant, trust OU Health Transplant Institute solid-organ specialists in Oklahoma City for expert care using an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. You become part of Oklahoma’s largest and most experienced transplant team whose members work with specialists at our academic medical center to apply the latest research and solid-organ transplant techniques, including robotic-assisted surgical procedures.
At OOU Health Transplant Institute you receive seamless care that includes a pre-transplant coordinator who sets up and keeps you informed of all tests and meetings, so your transplant process unfolds as smoothly as possible. In addition, you benefit from a dedicated organ procurement surgeon and team who ensure the transfer process functions efficiently for optimal results.
Take advantage of solid organ services at OU Health for:
If you’re willing to give the gift of health through an organ donation, learn how to participate in the OU Health Living Donor Program. As a living donor, you may qualify for kidney removal through a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted procedure that often results in a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
Young people who need a liver or kidney transplant receive expert care from the only United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)-certified pediatric liver and kidney program in Oklahoma. You’ll find OU Health Transplant Institute experts at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma City, where physicians have performed pediatric kidney transplants for decades, including more than 50 procedures since 2012.
You and your comfort during the transplant process remain the primary focus of the OU Health Transplant Institute team. Contact OU Health Transplant Institute for more details or download necessary forms. Check the resources below to learn more about organ transplants, get support group information and find out about organ donor registration.
As a pre- or post-transplant recipient, donor, family member or caregiver, you can get helpful information from a guest speaker at each support group session and meet others who share your situation.
As a pre- or post-transplant recipient, donor, family member or caregiver, you can get helpful information from a guest speaker at each support group session and meet others who share your situation.
To learn more about the Organs for Life Transplant Support Group, call (405) 458-0899 or email Oklahomaorgansforlife@gmail.com.
When you choose the organ transplant team at the OU Health Transplant Institute, you work with Oklahoma’s transplant pioneers who use a multidisciplinary approach involving a wide range of medical experts and evidence-based techniques with proven advanced technology, including access to clinical trials, to ensure you receive the most appropriate care for your specific situation.
Your experienced organ transplant team understands the anxiety and stress of waiting for an organ — so they provide comprehensive support for you and your family before, during and after your transplant procedure.
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