Contact us

Please call the Transplant Institute at 210-567-5777 for more information.

Meet Your Transplant Care Team

Meet Your Transplant Care Team

Trust the transplant doctors and surgeons at University Health to take excellent care of you before and after your transplant.

Dedicated Transplant Professionals

When you need a kidney, liver or lung transplant, you want a team with the expertise and advanced technology to give you the best care possible. Find some of the most compassionate, highly regarded professionals in the area at University Health Transplant Institute. 

Transplant Specialists

Receive care from a specialist who will help you choose the best treatment for your kidney, liver or lung condition. They will also help decide if a transplant is right for you.

Transplant Surgeons

If you need a transplant, our surgeon will perform your surgery. They will talk to you about your options and what to expect.

Transplant Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

These providers will check your health before and after your transplant and help manage your care.

Pediatric Transplant Care Team

Learn about the specialized pediatric transplant doctor and surgeon team providing care for kids.

Transplant Financial Coordinators

We help you understand the cost of your care. Our team will:

  • Explain your insurance or Medicare/Medicaid coverage
  • Help get approval from your insurance for your visits, surgery and follow-up care

Patient- and Family-Focused Support Services

At University Health, we know your care is about more than your condition. We support you and your family throughout your transplant journey.

Our transplant support services include:

  • Our Transplant Institute Wellness Center to support your mind, body and spirit
  • Bilingual team members and translators to help you understand your care
  • Continuity of care with your referring doctor
  • Financial counselors to explain your costs and insurance
  • Education and resources before and after your transplant
  • Hospital at Home for hospital-level care in the comfort of your home to promote faster healing

Mary’s Transplant Experience

Mary Farrell shares her experience receiving compassionate, advanced care from our lung transplant team.

Doctors

  1. Geeta Reddy, MD

    Nephrology
  2. Ricardo Uribe, MD

    Ricardo Uribe, MD

    Nephrology
  3. Rupal Patel, MD

    Rupal Patel, MD

    Nephrology

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