25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me in Wisconsin, US

Erin Lowery, MD, MS, is a UW Health pulmonary and critical care medicine doctor (lung doctor). Dr. Lowery serves as medical director of the Lung Transplant Program and is the associate medical director of the Cystic Fibrosis Program at UW Health. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Lowery treats both adults and children with advanced lung disease. She cares for lung transplant patients both before and after surgery. She also cares for patients with cystic fibrosis and other lung disorders.Committed to helping patients make informed health care decisions, Dr. Lowery educates them about the entire treatment process and what life will be like after treatment. She strives to consider all aspects of her patients’ lives when guiding them through care.Dr. Lowery’s clinical research focuses on outcomes in cystic fibrosis and lung transplant. She also studies the consequences of alcohol and substance use in patients with lung disease. She serves as principal investigator on a National Institutes of Health-funded project that involves multiple lung transplant centers working together to conduct lung transplant research.Outside of work, Dr. Lowery enjoys spending time with her children and playing violin.I remain focused on my patients’ overall well-being throughout treatment. Dr. Lowery is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Lowery is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Disease, and Internal Medicine.

John Rice, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist who specializes in transplant medicine and a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he also serves as the section chief.Dr. Rice treats a range of gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive issues. His clinical specialty is working with patients with liver conditions ranging from mild liver disorders to complex liver diseases such as cirrhosis (severe scarring) and hepatitis C. Dr. Rice also provides post-operative care for patients who have had organ transplantation and require long-term disease management.In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Rice serves on education committees for the gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program and studies liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease outcomes.In his free time, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and staying involved in his kids’ activities. He also enjoys golfing, traveling and a wide range of sports.I treat a lot of people who are very sick, but we have many good solutions and an amazing multispecialty team. It’s rewarding to help people get better. Dr. Rice is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rice is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Michael Lucey, MD, is a UW Health hepatologist. He specializes in the diagnosis and care of people with serious liver disease, particularly those who need a liver transplant.Dr. Lucey treats many forms of liver disease, including hepatitis, an inflammation caused by viral or autoimmune issues or too much medication. He also cares for patients with cirrhosis, which causes scar tissue on the liver. Cirrhosis is caused by drinking too much alcohol, a build-up of fat on the liver or other issues.To determine the best treatment, Dr. Lucey and his team first determine why the patient’s liver is not functioning properly. He puts people at ease by explaining their illness and assuring them that his team will do their very best to help.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucey serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He researches alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis and patient care before and after liver transplantation.Away from the hospital, Dr. Lucey enjoys spending time with family and being a grandfather.What excites me most is finding new treatments for liver disease and helping patients return to an active life. Dr. Lucey is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lucey is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Dr. Ty Dunn is surgical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant programs and a professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her surgical focus is on kidney, pancreas and islet transplantation, and living kidney donation. She has been actively involved in clinical outcomes research and translational research throughout her career, with areas of interest including immunosuppression, antibody mediated rejection, retransplantation, paired exchange and organ allocation policy. She serves as an associate editor for Clinical Transplantation and is a regular ad hoc reviewer for the American Journal of Transplantation, Transplantation, and Pancreatology. Dr. Dunn has served on multiple regional and national committees concerning kidney, pancreas and islet transplantation and she has an international reputation in islet cell auto-transplantation for patients with chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Dunn is currently serving as an At-Large Councilor of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and as Vice Chair of the OPTN Pancreas Committee. 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 Surgery. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

Rehana Begum is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Begum is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Begum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

Jon Odorico, MD, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Odorico provides comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care for patients of all ages. He specializes in kidney, pancreas and islet (groups of cells in the pancreas) transplant surgery for patients with diabetes and kidney failure.For more than 25 years, Dr. Odorico has been practicing patient-centered care with shared decision-making. He builds lasting relationships with his patients built on trust and experience. He takes time to learn about interests and listen to their goals. He educates patients about their conditions and the risks and benefits of each of their treatment options. Using various methods, including visual aids, Dr. Odorico works to ensure that his patients develop a deep understanding of their unique situation so they can make informed medical choices.In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Odorico conducts research to find solutions to common transplantation challenges such as donor shortages. He also studies less invasive ways to cure diabetes using modified cells.In his free time, Dr. Odorico enjoys biking, skiing, playing soccer and farming.My hope for transplant patients is that it eliminates diabetes and kidney failure so they can eat, drink and do what they want without worry. Dr. Odorico is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Odorico is board certified in Surgery.

Didier Mandelbrot, MD, is a UW Health nephrologist (kidney specialist). Dr. Mandelbrot is also a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Mandelbrot cares for patients with advanced kidney disease, including kidney failure, kidney injuries and diseases that affect kidney function. He diagnoses and treats disorders and manages patients’ medical care before and after transplant surgery.Using compassion and teamwork, Dr. Mandelbrot guides organ recipients and donors. He evaluates their condition, educates them about treatments and helps them determine their best options. Before surgery, he works to improve patients’ health through medical therapies and other steps. He helps improve results by ensuring they are in the best possible condition before and after surgery.Dr. Mandelbrot is the medical director of the UW Health Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Program. He is also a leader in innovative transplant research. He studies ways to better diagnose and treat rejection of transplanted kidneys. He explores ways to promote living kidney donation to increase the availability of organs for those who need them.In his free time, Dr. Mandelbrot enjoys spending time with his family and playing clarinet in the medical school orchestra.The UW Health Transplant Program is nationally known for exceptional care. It’s gratifying to see people’s lives transformed after a successful kidney transplant. Dr. Mandelbrot is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mandelbrot is board certified in Nephrology.

Dr. Topkara is a UW Health cardiovascular medicine doctor and medical director of the Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. He specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplantation and cares for patients with complex heart conditions, offering comprehensive evaluation and innovative therapies to improve both longevity and quality of life.Dr. Topkara’s clinical interests include advanced heart failure management, durable mechanical circulatory support devices and heart transplantation. He is committed to guiding patients and families through every stage of care, from diagnosis to advanced treatment options, with compassion and clarity.In addition to patient care, Dr. Topkara is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is actively involved in advancing the field through research and education, with a focus on expanding treatment options and improving long-term outcomes for patients living with heart failure. He is also exploring the ways artificial intelligent (AI) can be used to analyze large amounts of medical data to help doctors make better decisions in managing heart failure as well as how gene activity contributes to heart failure.I am inspired by my patient’s resilience. Dr. Topkara is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Topkara is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Kaufman performs abdominal transplantations for patients with organ failure. He specializes in kidney and pancreas transplant surgery.Open, honest communication is key to effective patient care. Prior to surgery, Dr. Kaufman ensures he and his patient are on the same page and that he has answered all of their questions. He understands that transplant surgery is a difficult decision. He wants his patients to know they are in good hands with an experienced, professional medical team.In addition to caring for patients and training the next generation of transplant surgeons, Dr. Kaufman is actively involved in research to push the field of transplantation surgery forward. He studies ways to minimize the anti-rejection medication people take after transplant surgery and is involved in cutting-edge research using animal organs in humans (xenotransplantation).In his free time, Dr. Kaufman is an avid sports fan and enjoys cycling and being outside with his family.My hope for all my patients is that they can live a healthy, long life with their newly transplanted organ. Dr. Kaufman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in Surgery.

Fahad Aziz, MD, is a transplant nephrologist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he also serves as the program director for the nephrology fellowship where he focuses on educating a new generation of fellows about the rapidly expanding field of kidney transplants and the impact of positive physician-patient communication.Dr. Aziz treats kidney disease and cares for kidney transplant patients, with a specific interest in those with hypertension or high-risk cardiovascular disease, and those with glomerular disease, which affects a vital part of the kidney’s filtration system that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood.With a commitment to communication and shared decision-making, Dr. Aziz strives to make a difference in patient care. He connects with patients from the first appointment and is dedicated to listening and making tough choices together.In his free time, Dr. Aziz enjoys writing short stories and medical literature. He has published three books to date.The single most important thing is communication. When we make a shared decision, I help my patients to own their choices. Dr. Aziz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Aziz is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Robert Guzy, MD, is a UW Health pulmonologist and critical care medicine doctor. He’s also an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Guzy treats children and adults with advanced lung diseases that involve scarred and inflamed lung tissue. He treats critically ill patients, including those who need or have had lung transplant surgery.As part of a multispecialty team, Dr. Guzy works with other practitioners to develop comprehensive treatment plans. He listens to his patients’ concerns, explains complex conditions and discusses test results and treatment options. He enjoys telling patients when they can go back to work, traveling or other activities they couldn't do because of their illness.In his free time, Dr. Guzy enjoys playing trumpet and cornet in brass bands and other community bands and orchestras.One of the best parts of my job is seeing patients after a life-changing lung transplant. Their breathing improves, and they feel so much better it’s amazing — and it never gets old. Dr. Guzy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Guzy is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Jaimy Kim is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

Michael Eberlein is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Eberlein is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eberlein is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Dr. Kia Saeian specializes in diseases of the liver with a particular focus on viral hepatitis, end-stage liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation. He has published widely on minimal hepatic encephalopathy and various aspects of viral hepatitis. Since joining the faculty in 1999, he has also served as director of training for numerous gastroenterologists. Dr. Saeian has been recognized by his peers as one of America’s Best Doctors and Milwaukee Magazine’s Top Doctor. Dr. Saeian is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Saeian is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Saeian is currently accepting new patients.

Adnan Said, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist and hepatologist and a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.He also serves as medical director of the liver transplant program and liver transplant and hepatitis liaison at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Administration Hospital.Dr. Said provides diagnosis and treatment for early to advanced liver conditions such as cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He also provides therapies for patients with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes that can affect liver metabolism and health. He also cares for patients who are hospitalized with advanced liver disease and related complications.Dr. Said’s research focuses on advanced liver disease, particularly on the growing epidemic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome and liver cancer.In his free time, Dr. Said likes to play squash, spend time with his family and listen to music from the 1970s and ‘80s.I'm excited about research advances which will allow us to bring new technologies and therapies to not only heal people with disease, but also to prevent disease. Dr. Said is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Said is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Achuthan Sourianarayanane is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Sourianarayanane is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sourianarayanane is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Sourianarayanane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. José Franco is currently Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Education in the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from MCW where he also completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology. In addition, he completed a liver transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska. He has been a faculty member since 1995. Dr. Franco is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Transplant Hepatology. His clinical interests include liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation and he currently sees patients at Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Franco is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Franco is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.

James Maloney, MD, is a UW Health thoracic and transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He cares for patients who have lung, esophageal and other thoracic (chest cavity) cancers and conditions and provides pediatric lung transplants.Dr. Maloney treats a variety of conditions — from thoracic infections, pneumonia and breathing problems to end-stage lung disease and cancer. He is skilled in a range of surgical procedures, including lung volume reduction surgery and lung transplant surgery. He has a special clinical interest in lung cancer, lung transplants and end-stage lung disease.Dr. Maloney believes shared decision-making is important for helping patients understand their surgical options. He wants patients to feel comfortable asking questions to make sure they understand the treatment process. He also encourages patients to bring friends or family to their appointments for support.In addition to his clinical practice and teaching role, Dr. Maloney is researching a new blood test to monitor patients after they are treated for lung cancer.In his free time, Dr. Maloney enjoys playing tennis with his adult children.The most rewarding part of my work is seeing patients do well after surgery. Dr. Maloney is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Maloney is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Dr. Rahko is Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Medicine Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is the director of the Adult Echocardiography Lab at UW Hospital and Clinics. His clinical interests include noninvasive imaging characterization of ventricular structure and function in patients with heart failure and heart failure devices. He also is involved in echocardiographic evaluation of valvular heart disease, particularly candidates for TAVR. He has an active practice in general cardiology and a specialized clinic for the medical management cardiomyopathies and of end-stage heart failure, including the evaluation of innovative pharmaceutical and device therapies for heart failure. He also has implemented an echo-based screening program for detection of heart disease in varsity athletes and implemented this as a part of the medical evaluation of all incoming athletes to the university. Dr. Rahko is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Vasculitis, Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rahko is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Parul Agarwal, MD, is a UW Health transplant hepatologist and associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Agarwal provides care to patients with a variety of diseases and disorders of the liver such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). She has a special interest in liver cancer and caring for patients after liver transplantation.Approaching patient-doctor relationships as a partnership, Dr. Agarwal works closely with patients to create care plans that best fit their unique preferences and needs. She listens to learn what they are experiencing and what is important to them and offers education and guidance to help them make informed decisions about their care.Dr. Agarwal finds helping patients through their health journey endlessly rewarding. She strives to add more quality years to every patient’s life and is excited by the recent medical advancements that make this possible.In her free time, Dr. Agarwal enjoys hiking and practicing yoga.My goal is to restore longevity and quality of life for every patient. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology, and Internal Medicine.

David Pham, MD, is a UW Health cardiovascular medicine provider who specializes in the care of patients with heart failure. He sees patients with advanced cardiovascular conditions, including those who may require heart transplantation or mechanical circulatory support.Dr. Pham is also a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.His clinical interests include clinical management of heart failure, mechanical support, transplant cardiology and infiltrative cardiomyopathies. His research focuses on the relationship between hemodynamics and heart failure, including how hemodynamic profiles correlate with physical exam findings. Dr. Pham is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Pham is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology.

‭Dr. McCarthy is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in lung transplantation. He is involved in ‭all areas of thoracic surgery, with emphasis on surgery in patients with advanced lung disease. His ‭interests include lung transplant, ECMO, lung volume reduction surgery, parenchymal-sparing lung ‭cancer resections and antireflux surgery for patients with chronic lung disease. His research is focused ‭on efficient healthcare delivery and medical device development in academic medical centers. He is the co-founder of a medical device startup company and holds several patents. Dr. Mccarthy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pneumomediastinum, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mccarthy is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

David Foley, MD, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Foley specializes in liver and kidney transplants for patients with end-stage kidney and liver disease. He also performs surgery on patients who have previously undergone liver or kidney transplants.Dr. Foley enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide successful organ transplants for people who are critically ill. Understanding that each patient is unique, he uses a patient-centered approach to care, listening to their experience and concerns. He then provides easy-to-understand information to help the patient make informed decisions about their care.In addition to clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Foley researches new immunosuppressive therapies for people who’ve undergone kidney transplants. He also studies ways to better assess the function of donor livers prior to transplantation.Outside of work, Dr. Foley enjoys golfing, going to the gym and spending time with his family.Helping patients receive a new lease on life through organ transplant is absolutely amazing. Dr. Foley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Foley is board certified in Surgery.

Neetika Garg, MD, is a UW Health transplant nephrologist (kidney specialist) and associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Garg diagnoses and treats end-stage kidney disease, pancreatic disorders and kidney injuries that may require organ transplant surgery. She also treats conditions that can cause kidney failure such as diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerular (kidney filtering) diseases and polycystic kidney disease (PKD).Dr. Garg cares for patients who need or are receiving dialysis therapy to support failing kidneys. Her specialty is kidney and combined kidney and pancreas transplant care. Using a variety of treatment options, she provides care before and after transplant surgery, helping patients manage medications to prevent organ rejection.As part of a multispecialty team that determines whether receiving an organ is a good option for patients, Dr. Garg evaluates the health of living kidney donors and the health and compatibility of donor organs. She also researches the best ways to achieve positive results from kidney transplant surgery, with a special focus on higher-risk patients.In her free time, Dr. Garg enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling and dining out with her family.Kidney donors are amazing people who make it possible for others to live. Dr. Garg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Garg is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

David Al-Adra, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCSC, is a UW Health transplant surgeon. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Al-Adra treats children and adults who need kidney, liver or pancreas transplants due to liver cancer or other conditions.Dr. Al-Adra treats cirrhosis (permanent scarring of the liver) and other diseases affecting the liver and bile ducts. He also cares for patients with diabetes, end-stage kidney failure and related complications.Dr. Al-Adra collaborates with multiple specialists to evaluate patients before transplant surgery to ensure it’s their best treatment option. He performs transplant procedures, working with specialized surgical and post-transplant teams to provide comprehensive care.Dr. Al-Adra is skilled in open and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries, including laparoscopic procedures to remove a kidney or part of the liver from live organ donors. He also performs complex liver surgeries requiring blood vessel reconstruction.In addition to surgical care, Dr. Al-Adra researches ways to improve liver transplant approaches and results. His team studies liver and immune system interaction and post-transplant organ rejection.In his free time, Dr. Al-Adra enjoys swimming, biking and spending time with his family.I treat people who can have very complex conditions. I enjoy solving problems and doing my absolute best to help them meet their goals and get better. Dr. Al is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Al is board certified in Surgery.