Overview
Bob's Story
Just 17 months after lung transplant surgery, Bob Lumaye (center) was not only breathing easy, but running a 15K race — along with his physicians Cesar Keller (left) and Octavio Pajaro (right) ... Read Bob's story.
Lung Transplant
Mayo Clinic has a strong commitment to the field of lung transplant. Supported by a tradition of excellence in pulmonology, cardiology and thoracic surgery, the cardiothoracic program encompasses lung, heart and combined heart-lung transplant. Lung transplant is offered at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. and at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary team approach to medicine is ideally suited to the complex problems presented by lung transplant patients. The Mayo Clinic Lung Transplant Program brings together the collective expertise of specialists with extensive experience in transplant surgery and medicine.
Transplant Process
Lung transplant involves more than just the operation itself. Learn more about the lung transplant process.
CarePages
CarePages are free, personal, private web pages to help Mayo patients and their loved ones keep in touch during a stay. Post messages, updates, and pictures, and receive responses from those who can't be with you.
Volumes and Statistics
Transplant patients at Mayo Clinic enjoy some of the best outcomes in the world. Mayo Clinic has performed 238 lung transplants since 1990, when the lung transplant program began; 42 transplants were performed in 2006.
Transplant Criteria
Lung transplant is a wonderful option for many people, but it is not the best answer for every patient. Mayo Clinic's criteria for lung transplant determines in large part how suitable the approach may be for a particular person.