Transplantation in Florida

Overview

Doctors and surgeons in the Gary and Dianne McCalla Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida perform many types of transplant procedures, including:

• Bone marrow transplant (BMT, or blood and marrow transplantation), performed by doctors in hematology/oncology
• Heart transplant
• Kidney transplant
• Liver transplant
• Lung transplant
• Pancreas transplant

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced transplant practices in the United States, with campuses in Florida, Minnesota and Arizona. Experts perform about 1,000 solid organ transplants a year. Doctors and surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Florida perform about 350 solid organ transplants a year.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic experts from various specialties work as a team to develop the best plan of care for you. Your team will take time to listen to your questions and concerns and provide comprehensive care, which may include nutritional, social, financial and spiritual issues.
• Collaboration. Mayo Clinic has solid working relationships with all of the major transplant networks.
• Continuity of care. Mayo Clinic professionals follow you before, during and after your transplant, to ensure the best results and quality of care.
• Successful outcomes. Mayo Clinic is a leader in transplant outcomes, including unrelated donor outcomes.
• Patient satisfaction. Patients say they highly value the quality of care received at Mayo Clinic, such as access to the transplant team, coordinated care and follow-up care, including collaboration with the patient's local doctor.
• No referral needed. People from all walks of life benefit from Mayo Clinic's expert care. You don't need a doctor's referral to make an appointment with the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center unless your insurance company requires a referral.
• Supportive environment. You and your family can take advantage of homes for transplant patients as well as support groups in each community.