Since 1969, University Hospitals Case Medical Center together with Rainbow Babies & Children`s Hospital teams have performed solid organ transplants for both adults and children. Abdominal organ transplantation services include kidney, liver and pancreas.
For anyone preparing to undergo a major medical procedure, life can seem overwhelming. The transplant patient who chooses University Hospitals CMC will not be alone or overwhelmed by the process. Our program is designed to allow the patient to become an active participant throughout all phases of the transplant experience, with the help of a well-trained staff to expedite pre-transplant evaluation, inpatient consultations and outpatient follow-up after transplantation.
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together experts from:
These specialists collaborate on every aspect of patient care, with a special emphasis on close contact and communication with the patient and referring physician. For more information on our extensive services, please contact the appropriate division below:
Director: James A. Schulak, MD
Heart
Arie Blitz, MD - Surgical Director
James Fang, MD - Medical Director
Patient Info Line: (216) 844-3689
Lung
Adnan Cobanoglu, MD - Surgical Director
Robert Schilz, DO, PhD - Medical Director
Patient Info Line: (216) 844-3689
Kidney
Mark I. Aeder, MD - Surgical Director
Donald E. Hricik, MD - Medical Director
Patient Info Line: (216) 844-3689
Pancreas
Christopher T. Siegel, MD, PhD - Surgical Director
Donald E. Hricik, MD - Medical Director
Patient Info Line: (216) 844-3689
Liver
Christopher T. Siegel, MD, PhD - Surgical Director
Anthony B. Post, MD - Medical Director
Patient Info Line: (216) 844-3689