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  1. Basar Sareyyupoglu, M.D.

    Basar Sareyyupoglu, M.D.

    1. Cardiovascular Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Minimally invasive heart surgery, Mechanical circulatory support device implantation, Lung transplant..., Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Pulmonary vein isolation, Arterial bypass surgery, Left atrial appendage closure, Coronary bypass surgery, Mitral valve repair and replacement, Tricuspid valve repair and replacement, Aortic valve repair and replacement, Aortic root surgery, Pulmonary valve repair and replacement, Valve-sparing aortic root replacement, Pericardiectomy, Maze procedure, Aortic arch replacement, Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery, Septal myectomy, Thoracic aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, Heart valve disease, Heart arrhythmia, Coronary artery disease, Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid valve disease, Mitral valve disease, Aortic valve disease, Cardiogenic shock

  2. Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.

    Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Cardiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Mechanical circulatory support device implantation, Right heart catheterization, Cardiovascular disea...se prevention, Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, High blood pressure, Pulmonary hypertension

  3. Kristen A. Sell-Dottin, M.D.

    Kristen A. Sell-Dottin, M.D.

    1. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Heart surgery, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Heart valve surgery, Left ventricular assist d...evice implantation, Minimally invasive surgery, Atrial fibrillation ablation, Convergent procedure, Hybrid ablation, Coronary bypass surgery, Mitral valve repair and replacement, Aortic root surgery, Aortic aneurysm repair, TAVR revision, Congenital heart defects in adults, Thoracic aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, Coronary artery disease, Mitral valve disease, Aortic valve disease, Pericardial disease, Endocarditis

  4. Philip J. Spencer, M.D.

    Philip J. Spencer, M.D.

    1. Cardiovascular Surgeon
    2. Transplant Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Lung transplant, Ventricular assist device implantation, Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, Coronary by...pass surgery, Mitral valve repair and replacement, Tricuspid valve repair and replacement, Aortic valve repair and replacement, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, Coronary artery disease, Lung disorder, Tricuspid valve disease, Endocarditis

  5. D Eric Steidley, M.D.

    D Eric Steidley, M.D.

    1. Cardiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, Amyloidosis

  6. Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D.

    Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Cardiovascular Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Heart transplant, Lung transplant, Heart valve surgery, Congenital heart disease surgery, Mitral valve repair and repla...cement, Tricuspid valve repair and replacement, Aortic valve repair and replacement, Aortic root surgery, Pulmonary valve repair and replacement, Valve-sparing aortic root replacement, Neonatal and pediatric heart surgery, Septal myectomy, Congenital heart defects in adults, Heart failure, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Heart valve disease, Congenital heart defects in children, Tricuspid valve disease, Congenital heart defects in neonates and infants

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers in the Transplant Center conduct ongoing studies and clinical trials to improve surgical procedures, improve outcomes and care for people who need transplants. Researchers also study alternative therapies for people who might be able to use a heart transplant alternative.

Areas of research include:

  • Cardiac regenerative therapies.
  • Genetics and potential treatments for hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare congenital heart defect.
  • Biomarkers and genetics to individualize therapy.
  • New or improved surgical procedures.
  • Selecting and treating heart transplant recipients.
  • Therapeutic approaches to prolong graft survival.
  • Managing immunosuppressive medicines after transplant.
  • New immunosuppressant medicines.
  • Outcomes after heart transplants.
  • Blood tests to monitor for rejection.
  • Ventricular assist devices.
  • Alternative therapies for people who may not need heart transplants.
  • Wellness coaching for caregivers and transplant recipients.
  • Transplanting living organs from one species to another, a process called xenotransplantation.
  • Gene therapy.

Publications

See a list of publications about heart transplant by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Research Profiles

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Heart transplant care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Libby P, et al., eds. Cardiac transplantation. In: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 13, 2025.
  2. Goldman L, et al., eds. Heart failure: Epidemiology, pathobiology, and diagnosis. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Elsevier, 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 13, 2025.
  3. Fuster V, et al., eds. Mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation in severe heart failure. In: Fuster and Hurst's The Heart. 15th ed. McGraw Hill; 2022. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed July 13, 2025.
  4. Kliegman R, et al., eds. Heart failure. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 22nd ed. Elsevier, 2025. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 13, 2025.
  5. Duarte VE, et al. Multi-organ transplantation in adult congenital heart disease: Navigating the unique challenges of a distinct patient population. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2025; doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1576.
  6. Sellke FW, et al., eds. Heart transplantation. In: Sabiston and Spencer Surgery of the Chest. 10th ed. Elsevier, 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 14, 2025.
  7. Garden OJ, et al., eds. Transplantation surgery. In: Principles and Practice of Surgery. 8th ed. Elsevier, 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 14, 2025.
  8. Libby P, et al., eds. Mechanical circulatory support. In: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 14, 2025.
  9. Rezaei N, ed. Immunosuppressive drugs. In: Encyclopedia of Infection and Immunity. Elsevier; 2022. https://sciencedirect.com. Accessed July 8, 2025.
  10. Elsevier Point of Care. Clinical Overview: Preventive care for patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy after transplant. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 7, 2025.
  11. American Society of Transplantation. Caregiver Toolkit: Heart transplants. https://www.myast.org/caregiver-toolkit/heart. Accessed July 13, 2025.
  12. Elsevier Point of Care. Clinical Overview: Cardiac transplant. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 17, 2025.
  13. Pham MX. Heart transplantation in adults: Prognosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 17, 2025.
  14. Snyder JJ, et al. Stakeholders' perspectives on transplant metrics: The 2022 Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients' consensus conference. American Journal of Transplantation. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2023.03.012.
  15. Mancini D. Heart transplantations in adults: Indications and contraindications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 17, 2025.
  16. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation guidelines for the evaluations and care of cardiac transplant candidates­­–2024. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.healun.2024.05.010.
  17. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) guidelines for the care of heart transplant recipients. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.healun.2022.10.015.
  18. Gropper MA, et al. Anesthesia for cardiac surgical procedures. In: Miller's Anesthesia. 10th ed. Elsevier, 2025. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 19, 2025.
  19. Heidenreich PA, et al.. 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guideline for the management of heart failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2022; doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2021.12.012.
  20. Chrysakis N, et al. Heart transplantation. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; doi:10.3390/jcm13020558.
  21. Gerlach RM. Anesthesia for heart transplantation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 19, 2025.
  22. Hwang NC, et al. Review of postoperative care for heart transplant recipients. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2023; doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2022.09.083.
  23. Eisen HJ. Heart transplantation in adults: Diagnosis of allograft rejection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 19, 2025.
  24. Kuntz K, et al. Adherence in transplantation. Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation. 2022; doi:10.1097/MOT.0000000000001025.
  25. Kankaya EA, et al. Evaluating the relationship between medication adherence, dietary practices, and physical activity in heart transplant recipients. Clinical Transplantation. 2025; doi:10.1111/ctr.70125.
  26. Buja LM, et al., eds. Pathology of cardiac transplantation. In: Cardiovascular Pathology. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 19, 2025.
  27. American Heart Association. Core components of cardiac rehabilitation programs: 2024 update: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Circulation. 2024; doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001289.
  28. Giordano T, et al. Assessing how a transplant hospitality house for patients and families can promote wellbeing. Progress in Transplantation. 2021; doi:10.1177/15269248211003561.

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