Liver Transplant

Treatment in Arizona

The liver transplant program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona builds on the success of the Mayo Clinic transplant program in Rochester.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona works closely with transplant specialists in Rochester and Jacksonville to use similar protocols and maintain successful outcomes. The program combines both medical and surgical expertise with leadership in clinical research, patient education and support.

The liver transplant program began at Mayo Clinic in Arizona in 1999. The state of Arizona's first live donor liver transplant took place at Mayo Clinic Hospital in April 2001. The outcomes at Arizona's program have been exceeding national averages in all categories. Read more about our volumes and statistics.

Treatment Team

This treatment may involve specialists in Transplantation, Nephrology and Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office toll free at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form.

Lodging

In most cases, liver transplant recipients need to stay close to the hospital for a time following transplantation. Convenient hotel and apartment accommodations are located near Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Clinic Hospital.

The Arizona Transplant House offers low-cost homelike lodging for transplant patients and family members. The mission of the Arizona Transplant House is to provide high-quality, affordable accommodations in a caring, homelike environment for transplant patients and their family members/companions so they can foster mutual moral support, fellowship, sharing of experiences and a successful healthcare experience.

Patient Family Support Group

Mayo Clinic's support services staff members play a vital role in the liver transplant program. The Donor Network of Arizona organ procurement coordinators manage acquisition and transport of the donor organ, and the Mayo Clinic transplant nurse coordinator actively participates in preoperative and postoperative patient care and education.

Dietitians, research study coordinators, a financial counselor, social workers and clergy also provide guidance for patients and their families.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona's transplant support group meets regularly, giving patients the chance to share their experiences, concerns and questions.

The support group is made up of pre- and post-transplant patients and their families. The goal is to educate patients and provide support and encouragement. The group meets from 1 – 2 p.m. every Wednesday at Mayo Clinic Hospital in 4 East Room 133.

The group is open to Mayo patients and the families of post-transplant individuals and patients listed by UNOS for transplant candidacy. The meeting is facilitated by a Liver Transplant Social Worker.

During an 18- to 19-week period, different speakers from transplantation will discuss their specialties.

It is not necessary to schedule attendance or to RSVP. It is a drop-in group meeting. Just call Patient Family Support Group at 480-342-1124.

It is a great place to:

• Gain support
• Hear firsthand from people who share very similar experiences and feelings to yours
• Learn more about the transplant process
• Gain valuable knowledge about your disease
• Increase your coping skills
• Share your thoughts, feelings and perceptions in a safe, non-threatening way
• Lend support to your primary caregiver, spouse, family or friends
• Meet new friends who could last a lifetime