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Why Choose the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is part of the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, providing hope and life-restoring care to patients with end-stage organ failure. As one of the highest volume transplant programs in the United States, we have performed more than 5,100 liver, kidney, small bowel, colon, stomach and multi organ transplants. We also perform hepatobiliary surgery and offer auto islet cell transplantation for those patients suffering from the pain of chronic pancreatitis.
Our one-year adult and pediatric graft survival rates are higher than any other transplant center in the mid-Atlantic region. The Transplant Institute is committed to guiding and supporting patients and their loved ones through the transplant process. Our multidisciplinary team of nationally known surgeons and medical specialists as well as transplant coordinators, social workers and dieticians are committed to guiding and supporting patients and their loved ones through the transplant process and offering patients their best chance for recovery and an improved quality of life.
This joint program is the combination of transplant teams at both MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In addition, the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute offers outpatient kidney evaluations at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, as well as Fairfax, Virginia. Liver evaluation sites are located at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and Fairfax, Virginia.
The Foremost Transplant Specialists and Care
The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute is the area's best answer to the evaluation and treatment of advanced liver disease, intestinal disorders, chronic kidney disease and complications of diabetes. Our specialty centers include:
- Liver Disease and Transplant Program
- MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute is one of the largest liver transplant centers in the region, with 106 transplants a year. Patients on our waitlist receive transplants faster than any other center in MD and D.C., nearly three times as fast as other transplant centers. Our commitment to our patients translates to excellent outcomes that exceed the national average.
- The Center for Liver and Pancreas Surgery
- With five transplant hepatologists on staff, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute encompasses one of the most comprehensive and experienced liver disease practices in the area.
- The Center for Intestinal Care and Transplant
- The Center for Intestinal Care and Transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, the only program in the Nation's capital and one of only a handful of Medicare-approved centers nationwide, offers new and successful surgical and medical options for adults and children suffering from disabling and life-threatening intestinal disorders and liver disease.
- The Kidney Transplant and Pancreas Program
- The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute offers the expertise of some of the foremost kidney specialists in the country.
- The Transplant Center for Children
- The Transplant Center for Children at Georgetown University Hospital is Washington, D.C.’s largest program and the nation’s third largest program.
One-Year Survival Rates at 100 Percent
Intestinal Transplant Outcomes Unequaled
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute’s intestinal transplant program achieved a perfect, one-year survival rate for both adult and pediatric intestinal transplant patients for calendar year 2014.
Equally noteworthy, between July 1, 2012, and December 31, 2014, the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) reported MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute’s one-year patient survival rates at 95.2 percent for adults and 100 percent for pediatric patients. By comparison, the U.S. average observed rates from the same study were 76.2 percent for adults and 91.3 percent for children.
| MedStar Georgetown | U.S. Average | |
| Adult Patient Survival | 95.2% | 76.2% |
| Adult Graft Survival | 95.2% | 68.2% |
| Pediatric Patient Survival | 100% | 91.3% |
| Pediatric Graft Survival | 94.7% | 81.7% |
Alonzo Mourning, former Georgetown Hoya and NBA champion, would never play basketball again without a kidney transplant. Watch how a living organ donor saved his life and his career, and learn that the ability to save a life may be within you. Become a living organ donor today.Learn how to become a living organ donor here: http://www.medstargeorget
Mickie wanted to donate one of her kidneys to her sister-in-law, but instead, her kidney was a great match for Mishay, a total stranger. Another stranger donated to Mickie’s sister-in-law. Two people given a second chance at life by the generosity of strangers. The ability to save a life is within you, too. To learn about living organ donation,
Natalia was born with a rare liver disease and did not have long to live. Diana, a total stranger, heard about Natalia’s plight and did not think twice about donating a portion of her liver. Natalia received the life-saving liver transplant on her first birthday. The ability to save a life is within you, too. To learn about living organ donation,
Josh was on dialysis 3 times a week and was facing many years on the deceased donor kidney list. Then a living donor came forward and offered to donate one of her kidneys. She said it was the best gift she had ever given to anyone. The ability to save a life is within you, too. To learn about living organ donation, visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/Trans
The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Kidney Team discusses kidney disease, kidney transplant and transplant options.Learn more about kidney transplants:http://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/treatments/kidney-transplant/
The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Liver Team discusses liver disease, liver transplant and transplant options.Learn more about liver transplant:http://www.MedStarGeorgetown.org/LiverTransplant
Karlene Novotny finally received her small bowel transplant. Congratulations to Dr. Cal Matsumoto and his team!Learn more about the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute here: http://ow.ly/Xy2uX View Dr. Matsumoto's profile here: http://ow.ly/Xy2Lj Learn about small bowel conditions here: http://ow.ly/Xy31s
Thomas Faust, MD is a liver specialist, also known as a transplant hepatologist, at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. Dr. Faust specializes in the treatment of all kinds of liver diseases including liver cancers and conditions requiring a liver transplant. Click on “show more” below to see all of the questions Dr. Faust answers. Cli
Khalid Khan, MD is a gastroenterologist and medical director of the Islet Cell Transplant Program at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. Here, he answers questions about chronic and acute pancreatitis and a cutting edge treatment called autologous islet cell transplant. Click on “show more” below to see all of the questions Dr. Khan an
For almost 20 years, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute has been one of the largest liver transplant centers in the region, providing premiere liver disease care and performing roughly 106 transplants a year. Patients on our waitlist receive transplants faster than any other center in MD and D.C., nearly three times as fast as other transplant
A sweet, life-changing story about two music fans who were surprised by 'Sister Hazel' band mate Ryan Newell while recovering from kidney transplants. Soul Sisters Michele & Jan say a special thanks for the love & support. Both are recovering well! 'HazelNut' lives were saved and changed after this touching kidney donation. Jan & Mi
Tina McRae and Rolanda Franklin of Baltimore, Maryland are sisters who came through the Living Donor Kidney Program at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. When Tina was diagnosed with kidney failure she was able to avoid dialysis thanks to Rolanda’s gift of life. Watch how the story of their lifetime bond unfolded. Learn more about Dr. V
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute (MGTI) celebrated the newly renovated transplant unit with former patients and donors. Learn more about MGTI: http://ow.ly/LY0HtSeptember 2014
Meet the people who make the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute among the top ten transplant centers in the nation. http://ow.ly/LY3vX
Dr. Jennifer Verbesey of MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute discusses kidney transplant and the nation's largest living donor kidney matching program. http://ow.ly/LY7x5 Learn more about Dr. Verbesey: http://ow.ly/LY7RC1. Introduction 0:002. Contact Info 2:163. What is the philosophy of the staff at the MGTI? 2:224. What are the benefits o
Dr. Matthew Cooper answers commonly asked questions about kidney transplantation, including advantages of living donors and the role of dialysis centers. Click 'show more' to see the questions.For more information about your kidney transplant experience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400
About eight weeks after she was born, Serena was diagnosed with biliary atresia. The conclusion was that she was going to need a life saving liver transplant. MedStar Georgetown determined that Serena's father, Miles, was a candidate for the liver donation. Dr. Thomas Fishbein, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute surgeon removed 13% of Mile
Dr. Thomas Fishbein answers commonly asked questions about small bowel transplantation, including the benefit of small bowel rehabilitation. Click 'show more' to see the questions.For more information about your small bowel transplant experience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit
Dr.Matthew Cooper, a transplant surgeon and the Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplant at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, discusses two of the most common causes of kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Watch to learn more about kidney transplants on The DC Breakdown.http://ow.ly/LYhwK
Dr. Thomas Fishbein answers commonly asked questions about liver transplantation, including the different liver transplants that can be performed. Click 'show more' to see the questions.For more information about your liver transplant experience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit
Paul McNeel's patient testimonial for small intestine transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.For more information about medical treatment for transplantation available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, visit http://medstargeorgetown.org/transplant
Patient stories, pediatric recipients of single and multi-organ transplants at the new Georgetown University Hospital Transplant Center for Children. http://ow.ly/PHUtn
Four year old Antonio receives successful triple organ transplant and a new lease on life. - ABC 7Learn more about the Transplant Center for Children at MedStar Georgetown: http://ow.ly/PHV5z
Stephanie Brittingham receives lifesaving small bowel transplant. Dr. Thomas Fishbein, the chair of the MedStar Transplant Institute, discusses the procedure and how MedStar Georgetown is paving the way to a more normal life for patients like Stephanie. Learn more about Dr. Fishbein: http://ow.ly/PHSIULearn more about Small Bowel Transplants at Med
Fourteen patient kidney exchange with novel blood therapy seen as way to make blood matches, address racial disparities, increase number of transplants. Learn more about living kidney donation: http://ow.ly/PHYJr
First intestinal transplant performed in Washington, DC area.For more information about medical treatment for small bowel transplants available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, visit http://ow.ly/PI0Pw
On April 22, 2011 more than 100 organ donors, recipients and transplant teams came together for National Donate Life Month. They gave honors and support and shared their stories of survival.Donating LifeFor more information about donating life visit us at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital http://ow.ly/QxH9W
One-of-a-kind transplant facility offers comfort for pediatric surgery patients and their parents - News Channel 8Medical Treatment for Pediatric TransplantsFor more information about medical treatment for Pediatric Transplants available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, http://ow.ly/QxHBI
Youngest person to receive a liver transplant in Washington, D.C. - Fox 5 NewsMedical Treatment for Pediatric TransplantsFor more information about medical treatment for Pediatric Transplants available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, click here(http://MedstarGeorgetown.org/PediatricTransplantUnit)
Two patients benefit from new procedure to split one donated liver. - Fox 5 NewsMedical Treatment for Pediatric TransplantsFor more information about medical treatment for liver Transplants available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, http://ow.ly/QxIz9
For a northwest Baltimore family, this Thanksgiving had a very special meaning because a member of the Dorsey family needed a new liver and got it just in time.
You might benefit from a living donor kidney transplant. Studies show that patients who receive a kidney transplant could experience twice the life expectancy as those who continue to undergo dialysis.Learn more about how to become a living donor: http://ow.ly/M4ZDk
Peter Abrams, MD, is a transplant surgeon with the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute specializing in pancreas and kidney/pancreas transplant which can treat some forms of diabetes. Watch Dr. Abrams answer questions patients ask him the most. Click on “show more” below to display the entire list of questions, then click on a specific quest
Peter Abrams, MD, and his patient Marhea talk curing diabetes on WUSA 9. Watch the story. To make an appointment at the MGTI, please call 202-444-3700 or visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/PancreasTransplant.Peter Abrams, MD, is a transplant surgeon with the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute specializing in pancreas and kidney/pancreas transplant
"I'm amazed at how many people reached out to help my son!" said Baby Blake's mom. Watch an update on Baby Blake's wait for a new liver. Learn how to become a living donor: http://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/general-information/becoming-a-living-donorView the doctor profile of
Un trasplante de higado le da otra oportunidad de vivir a Baby Blake. | Después de que la familia de Baby Blake hiciera una petición pública de ayuda, el MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute recibió más de 80 llamadas de potenciales donantes de hígado. Sus padres estan agradecidos este Acción de Gracias.La historia de Baby Blake está en
March 9th is World Kidney Day. Thanks to a living donor, Jose received another chance at life. Watch how a kidney from living donor Gerald saved two lives this week!
Alonzo Mourning, former Georgetown Hoya and NBA champion, speaks in-depth about the kidney disease that would rob him of playing basketball and his life had it not been for a living organ donor, and learn about the blessing that living donors are. The ability to save a life may be within you. Become a living organ donor today.
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, learned what prompted Jerry to say, “If I had actually known how easy it was, I would have done it a long time ago.” The ability to save a life is within you. Learn how to become a donor today. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/general-infor
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, learns what motivated Aziz to donate part of his liver to a stranger. The ability to save a life is within you. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/general-information/becoming-a-living-donor/
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, viewed a kidney surgery and learned how one kidney leaves the donor and starts anew in the recipient. The ability to save a life is within you. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/general-information/becoming-a-living-donor/#q={}To learn more abo
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, learned that one kidney or liver donation can start a chain of transplants. Be the one. The ability to save a life is within you. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/general-information/becoming-a-living-donor/#q={}Learn more about the liver tran
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, spoke with Kim and Kenny and learned what it was like for Kenny to receive a phone call that would change his life and get a new kidney. The ability to save a life is within you.
For some patients with diabetes that cannot be well-controlled with medication, a kidney/pancreas transplant is an option to consider. After years of the disease raving her body, Marhea Ruzanic of Virginia is now diabetes free after receiving a kidney/pancreas transplant. To learn more visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/KidneyPancreas or call 202-444-370
Local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, witnessed a life-saving living donor transplant and learned first-hand about the life-changing experience from a kidney donor.
Jerry Boutcher says if he had known how easy donating a kidney could be, he would have done it sooner. In March 2017, he donated a kidney to a stranger in Chicago in a paired exchange that meant a patient at MedStar Georgetown could get a kidney. To learn more about living organ donation call 202-444-3700 or visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/Transpla
Watch how the deep bonds of the army brotherhood saved a life. After 16 years, paratroopers reunite when one donates Kidney to the other at MedStar Georgetown University HospitalRead the story here:
Two army buddies who served at Ft. Bragg reunite years later when one needed a kidney. Watch Kai's life-changing story!Learn more here: https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/2017/05/01/army-buddies-reunite-16-years-one-donates-kidney-medstar-georgetown-university-hospital/#q={}
The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Liver Life Walk D.C.® was created in conjunction with the American Liver Foundation. The money raised goes towards continued research of all liver disease. To learn more about the walk visit https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute/liver-life-walk/
When Selena Gomez revealed she received a kidney transplant , local radio personality Tommy McFly, 94.7 Fresh FM, knew who to interview to help his listeners understand how one kidney leaves the donor and starts anew in a recipient, and what the recovery process is typically like. The ability to save a life is within you. https://www.medstargeorget
Recognized for Expertise in Treatment of Pancreatic Diseases
One of 30 centers in the United States and the only facility in the Washington, D.C. area, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been recognized for the care of people with pancreatic diseases by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF).
