At UCLA Health, our transplantation programs are some of the most experienced, advanced organ transplant programs in the country. We are international leaders in research and surgical techniques, and our outcomes are among the best in the nation.
When you choose our transplantation services, you benefit from:
Collaborative approach: We use a care model that incorporates the expertise of multiple transplant specialists. This is especially useful for patients who need multi-organ transplants, such as a heart and lung transplant in one operation.
Excellent outcomes: In many of our programs, patient survival rates far surpass the national average. In our Heart Transplant Program, only 5% of patients experience donor organ rejection, compared to the 25% national average.
Research-driven techniques: Our transplant specialists have achieved national and international recognition for their research in transplants and on the immune system. We consistently discover or improve surgical techniques and immunosuppressive regimens and protocols to ensure patients don’t reject a donor organ. For example, we developed a blood test for heart transplant patients that identifies potential rejections sooner, leading to better outcomes.
Pediatric-to-adult care: We are one of the few places in the region that has the expertise to treat both adults and children in one setting. We commit to making the transition to adult care as smooth as possible and have a specialized program to help children move to adult providers, when necessary.
Expanding donor pools: We use unique strategies such as kidney exchange and “breathing lung” transplants to expand patients’ access to donor organs. Additionally, we walk prospective donors through the organ donation process.
