Emory Transplant Center offers the only Lung Transplant Program in Georgia. Our program specializes in the treatment of complex lung disorders and offers the full continuum of high-level care involved in lung transplantation. Performing more than 500 lung transplants, we are at the forefront of clinical excellence, innovative transplant therapies, and outstanding pre-and post-transplant care.
Lung Transplant Program
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Georgia’s Only Lung Transplant Program
Emory’s team of lung transplant doctors is highly skilled in the care of lung transplant surgery patients. Our number one goal is to provide our patients with the unsurpassed, comprehensive care they deserve. We will work with you every step of the way throughout your transplant journey.
Lung Transplant Program Highlights & Differentiators
Georgia’s Only Lung Transplant Program: In 1993, Emory established the only lung transplant center in Georgia, with the primary mission of serving Georgia residents suffering from untreatable complex lung diseases. To date, Emory has performed over 500 lung transplant procedures.
Multidisciplinary Team of Specialists: Emory's team of lung transplant specialists includes pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, cardiologists, transplant coordinators and nurses, working together to provide superior care to all our lung transplant patients.
Commitment to Transplant Research: Our commitment to research, education and patient care is reflected in the success of our program. Emory's highly-regarded team of physicians is at the forefront of lung transplant research. They are currently investigating immune tolerance as well as end-stage pulmonary vascular disease and experimental methods for effective gene therapy.
Multidisciplinary Team of Specialists: Emory's team of lung transplant specialists includes pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, cardiologists, transplant coordinators and nurses, working together to provide superior care to all our lung transplant patients.
Commitment to Transplant Research: Our commitment to research, education and patient care is reflected in the success of our program. Emory's highly-regarded team of physicians is at the forefront of lung transplant research. They are currently investigating immune tolerance as well as end-stage pulmonary vascular disease and experimental methods for effective gene therapy.
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