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Ϲ Transplant Surgery Clinical Highlights and Programs

Excellence in Organ Transplantation

The Transplant Surgery Program at Froedtert & the Ϲ (Ϲ) is a regional and national leader in kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation.

Our multidisciplinary team combines surgical innovation, compassionate care, and groundbreaking research to deliver exceptional outcomes for adult and pediatric patients. Meet our surgeons and staff
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2024 Transplant Volumes

186

Kidney transplants

53

Liver transplants

10

Pancreas transplants

National Recognition

Ϲ continues to rank among the most active and accomplished transplant centers in the nation, reflecting our commitment to patient care and continuous improvement.

Living Donor Kidney Program – Top 5 in the U.S.

Our  is recognized among the National Kidney Registry’s (NKR) Top 5 Paired Kidney Exchange (PKE) Programs nationwide.

This achievement highlights our leadership in connecting compatible donor-recipient pairs and expanding access to lifesaving kidney transplants through paired exchange.

Clinical Expertise

Our surgeons provide comprehensive care across the full spectrum of solid organ transplantation and vascular access:

  • , , and transplantation
  • Living donor kidney and liver surgery
  • Paired Kidney Exchange (PKE) through the National Kidney Registry
  • Islet cell isolation and clinical research
  • Dialysis access and complex vascular procedures

Innovations & Research

Ϲ’s transplant program has a proud history of firsts in Wisconsin and continues to advance the field through clinical and research innovation:

  • First in Wisconsin to perform laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, increasing access to living kidney donation.
  • First in the state to perform a living donor liver transplant from parent to child, with expansion to adult-to-adult donation underway.
  • Pioneering islet cell transplantation, including successful islet cell isolation and ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toward full clinical implementation.

These advances demonstrate Ϲ’s commitment to translating discovery into practice for patients across Wisconsin and beyond.

Learn more about our Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery Research Program

Education & Training

The Transplant Surgery service is a cornerstone of resident and fellow education.

Trainees gain comprehensive experience in:

  • Complex hepatobiliary and transplant procedures
  • Living donor and multi-organ transplantation
  • Vascular access surgery and perioperative care
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration with Transplant Nephrology and Transplant Hepatology

Our graduates are exceptionally prepared for leadership roles in both academic and clinical transplantation.

Learn more about Transplant Surgery education opportunities

Contact Transplant Surgery

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Transplant Surgery

9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. 
Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

Clinic and Patient Appointments
(414) 805-3100
(262) 532-9584 (fax)

 

Patient Access
(800) 777-7700

 

Physician Access
(877) 804-4700

Administrative Offices 
(414) 805-6400 
(414) 955-0213 (fax)

 

24-Hr. Donor Hotline 
(800) 432-5405

 

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