Treating Lung Disease With Lung Transplant Surgery
We are celebrating 25+ years at University of Utah Health. Our experienced lung transplant team provides exceptional care for patients in the Mountain West—from evaluation through transplant surgery and recovery. Our program is the only one in the region that serves adult patients with advanced lung disease.
Our team will be by your side to help you navigate the complex process of:
- being listed for a transplant,
- receiving a donor lung, and
- recovering from surgery.
Our Lung Transplant Patients
Expert Care From Our Team
At U of U Health, our caring team of lung transplant providers knows what it's like for patients dealing with advanced lung disease. We are here to provide empathy, support and hope. Our team includes:
- pulmonary medicine doctors,
- transplant surgeons,
- transplant coordinators and other nurses,
- pharmacists,
- social workers,
- registered dietitians,
- financial specialists, and
- pulmonary rehabilitation therapists.
Our Lung Transplant Team
"It’s the most amazing feeling in the world to be able to breathe. People take it for granted, but it is a miracle. I really liked the transplant team at the University of Utah, they were great with my dad and treated him really well."
Making an Appointment
Depending on your insurance plan, you may need a referral from your doctor. Before scheduling your appointment, our team will request medical records from your pulmonologist or your primary care physician to help plan your visit.
To make an appointment with one of our transplant pulmonologists, call 801-585-3697.
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Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage, contracts, and payment may be subject to changes beyond the control of University of Utah Health. The University of Utah Transplant Department will contact your insurance and verify that your insurance is contracted with our facility and providers.
If your insurance is not contracted, we will attempt a single-case-agreement for transplant services to be performed at the University of Utah. Ultimately the patient is responsible for payment related to all services.
