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Dr. Liza Johannesson

Transplant Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 950, 
Dallas, TX 
21 Years of Experience

Experienced in Kidney Transplant
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 950, 
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

Liza Johannesson is a Transplant Surgeon and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johannesson has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome, Mullerian Aplasia, Hysterectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Kidney Transplant.

Graduate Institution
Karolinska Institute, 2005.0
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Specialties
Transplant Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Transplant Surgery in TX
Fellowships
Gynecologic Oncology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gynae Onc Registrar, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 950, Dallas, TX 75246
Call: 972-449-0540

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.


103 Total Publications

Living Donor Uterus Transplantation.
Living Donor Uterus Transplantation.
Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology
Published: February 12, 2025
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Eric J. Siskind
Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
Dr. Eric J. Siskind
Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
Dr. Eric J. Siskind
Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

Texas Health Surgical Specialists

1325 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 560, 
Fort Worth, TX 
 (32.7 miles away)
817-250-7240
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Dr. Eric Siskind finds gratitude in being able to perform complex surgeries that improve the quality and quantity of life for his patients. He is board-certified in general surgery and has certification in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation from The American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Dr. Siskind areas of research focus on kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation and he has authored over 25 manuscripts and books chapters in various scientific publications. Dr. Siskind received the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Young Investigator Award in 2014 for his research. His areas of clinical focus include kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, liver transplantation, dialysis access surgery including vascular and peritoneal access, hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive nephrectomy surgery, as well as complex general surgery. Dr. Siskind earned his medical degree while attending the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in Bronx, N.Y. He completed his general surgery residency through Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University - Northwell Health System in Manhasset, N.Y. He went on to complete his transplant surgery fellowship training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. Siskind has been a transplant surgeon, assistant professor of surgery, and has performed over 300 transplant and complex surgeries in his career. He looks forward to bringing his knowledge, experience, and passion for patient care to further benefit patients within Texas Health. Dr. Siskind also serves on the Ethics Committee and Peer Support Committee for the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. When not with his patients, Dr. Siskind enjoys golfing, fishing, and cycling with his children. Dr. Siskind is also fluent in Spanish. Dr. Siskind is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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Dr. Richard M. Ruiz
Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
Dr. Richard M. Ruiz
Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

Healthtexas Provider Network

5408 Colleyville Blvd, 
Colleyville, TX 
 (22.7 miles away)
817-498-9920
Languages Spoken:
English
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Richard Ruiz is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Colleyville, Texas. Dr. Ruiz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Hernia, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
Dr. Malcolm P. Macconmara
General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
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General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
 (3.9 miles away)
214-645-1919
Languages Spoken:
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Malcolm Macconmara is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Macconmara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

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  • Elite
  • Infertility
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  • Hysterectomy
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  • Kuster Syndrome
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  • Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome
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  • Mullerian Aplasia
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  • Adenomyosis
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  • Intrauterine Growth Restriction
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