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Dr. Ty B. Dunn

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
Penn Transplant Institute
3400 Civic Center Blvd, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Expertise in
13
conditions
Penn Transplant Institute
3400 Civic Center Blvd, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Ty Dunn is the Surgical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation and Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a transplant surgeon specializing in kidney and pancreas transplantation, pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplant, and living kidney donation. Among her many professional associations, she is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and the American Society of Transplantation. Dr, Dunn is licensed to practice in PA.

Dr. Dunn is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreas Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Residency

University of Illinois Medical Center

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis - Fellowship in Abdominal Transplantation & Immunology - (2003-2004)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
  • EPO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
  • HMO
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Transplant Institute
3400 Civic Center Blvd, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 800-789-7366

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Clinical Trials

The PROspera Kidney Transplant ACTIVE Rejection Assessment Registry (ProActive)
The PROspera Kidney Transplant ACTIVE Rejection Assessment Registry (ProActive)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Lost Wage Reimbursement to Potential Kidney Donors On Living Donation Rates
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Lost Wage Reimbursement to Potential Kidney Donors On Living Donation Rates
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 03, 2022
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Cinryze® (C1 Esterase Inhibitor [Human]) for the Treatment of Acute Antibody-mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Patients
A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Cinryze® (C1 Esterase Inhibitor [Human]) for the Treatment of Acute Antibody-mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Patients
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 13, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
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143 Total Publications

Kidney Transplantation from Hepatitis C-Positive Donors in the Direct-Acting Antiviral Era.
Kidney Transplantation from Hepatitis C-Positive Donors in the Direct-Acting Antiviral Era.
Journal: Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation
Published: August 04, 2026
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3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
800-789-7366
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English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ty B. Dunn

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ty B. Dunn?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ty B. Dunn by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ty B. Dunn a top-rated expert for Pancreas Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ty B. Dunn is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreas Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ty B. Dunn specialize in?

While Dr. Ty B. Dunn is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreas Transplant, Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Ty B. Dunn participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ty B. Dunn has published 143 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreas Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Ty B. Dunn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ty B. Dunn accept my insurance?

Dr. Ty B. Dunn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
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  • Kidney Transplant
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  • Pancreas Transplant
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  • Pancreatectomy
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  • Distinguished
  • Childhood Pancreatitis
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  • Hereditary Pancreatitis
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    Distinguished
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  • Islet Cell Transplantation
    Dr. Dunn is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Bladder Reconstruction
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    Advanced
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  • Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
    Dr. Dunn is
    Advanced
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  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
    Dr. Dunn is
    Advanced
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  • Nephrectomy
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    Advanced
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  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
    Dr. Dunn is
    Advanced
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  • Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
    Dr. Dunn is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Acute Pancreatitis
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Endoscopy
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Gastroparesis
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Hernia Surgery
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Liver Transplant
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Obesity
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    Experienced
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  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
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    Experienced
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  • Reconstructive Urology Surgery
    Dr. Dunn is
    Experienced
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  • Splenectomy
    Dr. Dunn is
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