More than 200 pancreas transplants have been performed at Mayo Clinic since 1987, when the program began in Minnesota. The program is closely aligned with our large kidney transplantation practice, which has performed more than 2,000 transplants. The partnership of these two efforts yields a comprehensive and experienced transplant team with a strong commitment to research.
As one of the largest referral centers for diabetes care in the world, Mayo Clinic provides an ideal environment in which to care for patients with complex diseases like diabetes. Mayo Clinic's experienced staff, quality facilities, and team approach to health care have brought the program a premier reputation in the field of organ transplantation.
A coordinated team of physicians from multiple specialities care for patients who need a pancreas transplant. Read more about Mayo's pancreas transplant team.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Transplant patients need to take extra precautions regarding seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu:
Read Mayo Clinic's letter to transplant patients for more details.

Gift of Life Transplant House is a "home away from home" for Mayo transplant patients. See video. (12 MB)
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