Lung Transplant Specialized Care
Lung transplant expertise extends beyond pulmonologists and surgeons. Mayo Clinic’s transplant team includes nurses, coordinators, and other professionals with specialized experience in transplant care. When a health question needs a closer look, the team can also bring in focused expertise from another specialty.
Their input becomes part of your overall care plan, helping you understand what needs to happen next.
The right experts for your needs.
Many of the people on your team, from doctors to support staff, have advanced training in transplant care. Each person brings a different perspective to help answer important questions and shape your care plan.
Could another organ affect the plan?
Heart, kidney, and liver health may affect surgery, recovery, medicines, and long-term follow-up.
Does something need attention first?
An infection or another health concern may need treatment or a closer look before the team makes a recommendation.
Could strength affect preparation and recovery?
Strength and other health factors may influence how you prepare for transplant and recover afterward.
How does my health history affect the review?
Past surgeries, other health conditions, or a complex medical history may mean the team needs more information before making a recommendation.
How specialty expertise shapes your plan.
You know your health, your goals, and what matters most to you. Your Mayo Clinic team brings experience in advanced lung disease and transplant care. Together, that knowledge can help identify testing, treatment, or other next steps and help you make decisions with confidence.
Defying the odds for a second chance.
After nine months on life-sustaining support, a heart-lung transplant gave Aryn the chance to breathe on her own and look toward the future.
Explore lung transplant care at Mayo Clinic.
