25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me

Batul Mehdi is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Fridley, Minnesota. Dr. Mehdi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Mehdi is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2016.

Pamela Perrella, FNP, specializes in Heart Failure & Transplant. Dr. Perrella is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Perrella is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Pearce, FNP, specializes in Hematology/Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplant and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Pearce is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM). Dr. Pearce is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Osguthorpe Wisse received her BS in biology from Clemson University. She continued her undergraduate education with a Bachelor's in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina and then graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2014. Amy has been with MUSC's lung transplant program since 2015. Mrs. Wisse focuses her clinical and research efforts on chronic lung disease (COPD, ILD, IPF) and post lung transplant patients. Dr. Wisse is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Emphysema. Dr. Wisse is currently accepting new patients.

Kurtis Swanson, MD, is a UW Health transplant medicine doctor, and an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He evaluates and treats patients for kidney and other solid organ (pancreas, liver, heart and lung) transplants.Dr. Swanson provides the full scope of care for patients who have severe kidney disease. He also cares for people with other solid organ issues along with a kidney disorder. From initial evaluations to post-transplant care, he supports patients through every stage of their transplant journey and beyond.Understanding the uncertainty and fear his patients face, Dr. Swanson prioritizes compassionate, whole-person care. He meets people where they are and works with them to create tailored plans that reflect their values. As a lifelong partner to his patients, he looks forward to helping them thrive.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Swanson researches new ways to improve post-operative patient care by analyzing studies on kidney and other solid organ transplants.Outside of work, Dr. Swanson enjoys fly fishing and spending time with his family.I strive to help my patients live their best lives and accomplish the dreams they’ve set before them. Dr. Swanson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Swanson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Carrie Thiessen, MD, PhD, is a UW Health transplant surgeon. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation.Dr. Thiessen specializes in kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries. She evaluates end-stage kidney or pancreatic disease patients. Dr. Thiessen also treats patients with severe complications related to diabetes or chronic pancreatitis for kidney, pancreas or islet cell transplant, including performing total pancreatectomy auto islet transplant.Dr. Thiessen educates her patients on the risks and benefits of transplant surgery. She explains the transplant process and what to expect post-surgery. Listening to her patients’ concerns, questions and fears is important to Dr. Thiessen. This enables her to tailor the care plan to their unique needs.As a trained bioethicist, Dr. Thiessen studies the ethical issues surrounding organ transplantation. Dr. Thiessen also conducts research to identify strategies to increase living kidney donation. Dr. Thiessen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Pancreatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Thiessen is board certified in Surgery.

Chelsea Sprouse is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sprouse, NP is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Sprouse, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I have a strong academic interest in optimizing outcomes of liver and kidney transplant using ex vivo organ perfusion technology. I have been involved in machine perfusion research since 2018, across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical science. My research interests are focused on defining mechanisms of liver injury during machine perfusion and designing clinical treatments that maximize graft function during perfusion and after transplant. Dr. Raigani is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Raigani is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Raigani is currently accepting new patients.

David Murray, MD, FACC, 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. Murray is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is actively involved in medical education and serves as the director of the Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Fellowship Program, where he helps train the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.His clinical interests include advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and the medical management of transplant patients, as well as the use of mechanical circulatory support therapies. Dr. Murray is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Murray is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine.

Waseem Aziz is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Aziz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Jaundice, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Mallory Hunt is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hunt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), SVC Obstruction, Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua I. Weiner, MD, is a board-certified transplant surgeon and transplant immunologist. He has particular interests in multi-visceral transplantation and transplant immunology. Dr. Weiner performs intestinal, kidney, and pancreas transplants and investigates transplant tolerance.Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at columbiasurgery.org/liver. Dr. Weiner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Weiner is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Weiner is currently accepting new patients.

Ashley Krepline is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Krepline is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Balachandran is a board certified cardiologist. She specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. She was born in Lincolnshire, England and moved to Connecticut, where her family still lives. She pursued a Bachelors in Science at Boston University in Human Physiology, and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. She moved to Houston Texas, to the Texas Heart Institute for her general cardiology training, and finally to Los Angeles, CA at Cedars Sinai Medical Center for her advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology training.As a member of the American College of Cardiology and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Dr. Balachandran contributes to medical research and has published numerous papers. Dr. Balachandran welcomes new patients and referrals. Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Failure, Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Balachandran is currently accepting new patients.

Ben E. Biesterveld, M.D. is a faculty member in the Section of Transplant Surgery.Dr. Biesterveld received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan and transplant surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Dr. Biesterveld is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Biesterveld is board certified in Surgery.

Dr Ashwath Gurumurthi is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his medical degree at The University of Western Australia (Perth, Australia) followed by internal medicine residency and a dual fellowship in clinical and laboratory hematology in Australia. Dr Gurumurthi furthered his experience in lymphoma and cellular therapies through advanced fellowships in MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York). His clinical and research interests focus on T-cell lymphoma and relapsed lymphomas. He is dedicated to advancing innovative treatment strategies to address critical unmet needs in hematologic oncology, while mentoring the next generation of physicians. Dr. Gurumurthi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).

In addition to spending time with friends and family, I enjoy hiking, biking, and staying up all night to capture awe-inspiring pictures of the night sky. Dr. Mahar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Heart Failure, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Mahar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Meaghan Phipps earned her BS in Behavioral Neuroscience at Lehigh University prior to attending medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she also served as a chief resident. She then completed her Gastroenterology fellowship at NYP Columbia and advanced fellowship training in Transplant Hepatology at NYP Columbia/Cornell.Dr. Phipps’s clinical practice is focused on the care and management of patients with liver disease, including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and alcohol-associated liver disease. As a transplant hepatologist, she specializes in the care of patients before and after liver transplantation. Dr. Phipps has a particular interest in the care for patients with liver cancer and works alongside her colleagues in surgery, oncology, and interventional radiology in Columbia’s multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Program.In addition to clinical medicine, Dr. Phipps has an interest in medical education and serves as the Associate Program Director for the NYP Columbia/Cornell Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. Dr. Phipps is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Phipps is currently accepting new patients.

I have trained in the United Kingdom throughout my whole career. I graduated from the University of Aberdeen medical school in Scotland in 1999 and I completed my residency at the University Hospitals in Oxford and my fellowship at the University Hospitals of the Northern Deanery based in Newcastle. I completed my research at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and a further advanced hepatology fellowship at King's College Hospital in London. I have been working as an attending physician in hepatology and transplant hepatology at St James' University Hospital in Leeds for the last 11 years until my very recent move to Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Tachtatzis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tachtatzis is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Soule is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Soule is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Soule is currently accepting new patients.

Yael R. Nobel, MD, MS is a transplant hepatologist and physician-scientist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She earned her BA in Chemistry with a minor in Global Health and Health Policy from Princeton University prior to attending medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she also served as a Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology at NYP Columbia and her advanced training in Transplant Hepatology at NYP Columbia/Cornell.Dr. Nobel’s clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and management of patients with liver disease, including autoimmune liver diseases, viral hepatitis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, alcohol-associated liver disease, and liver cancer. As a transplant hepatologist, she has expertise in the care of patients before and after liver transplantation.Dr. Nobel completed additional research training through an NIH T32 research fellowship at NYP Columbia and a Masters of Science (MS) in Biostatistics in the Patient-Oriented Research track from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Her research focuses on connections between intestinal bacteria and liver inflammation. Dr. Nobel’s work to date has been supported by grants from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Nobel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malabsorption, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Nobel is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Nobel is currently accepting new patients.

Pablo Franco is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure.

Alexandra Erhardt is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Michael Fruscione is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Fruscione is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Ryugen Takahashi, MD, specializes in transplant surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Takahashi completed his fellowship at Asahi General Hospital, residency at Saitama Red Cross Hospital and medical degree at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Takahashi is currently accepting new patients.