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Founded in 1973, the AdventHealth Transplant Institute has performed more than 4,000 transplants, making us one of the busiest transplant centers in the nation. Our survival rates are among the highest in the country, making us one of the most highly sought, multi-organ transplant programs in the United States. We were the first hospital in Central Florida to successfully perform a heart transplant. Today we offer a wide range of transplant options including heart, kidney, liver, bone marrow and pancreas. We are also home to a comprehensive living donor program.
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Organ Transplant Services We Offer
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Kidney Transplants
As one of the first kidney programs in Florida, our kidney transplant program has performed over 4,000 kidney transplants to date and outcomes that exceed national standards
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Kidney/Pancreas Transplants
This life-altering procedure is designed for patients experiencing organ failure due to diabetes
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Pancreas Transplants
In some cases, patients have already undergone a kidney transplant and are in need of just a pancreas. Our pancreas wait times are shorter than any hospital in the United States
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Heart Transplants
We are one of the leading heart-transplant programs in the United States. Our world-renowned team of cardiac specialists provides you with remarkable, surgical experience and rehab programs
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Liver Transplants
With over 600 liver transplants performed, we have outcomes that exceed the national average and patients only wait 1.6 months on average for a donated liver — less than one-quarter of the national average
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Lung Transplants
Our lung transplant program is the first and only lung transplant program in Central Florida. Here our patients only wait 6.1 days on average to receive a new pair of lungs — a median wait time of less than one-quarter of the national average
Comprehensive Transplant Care Just a Click Away
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute gives you direct access to some of the most advanced, treatment options available and one of America’s most experienced transplant teams.
Your Home Away from Home Bartch Transplant House
The Bartch Transplant House, located next to the AdventHealth Transplant Institute, is for patients and their loved ones who are traveling more than 35 miles for treatment. Designed to accommodate the whole family, this facility provides support and amenities at an affordable cost throughout the transplant journey.
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Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model
This kidney transplant hospital has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model. The IOTA Model aims to increase access to life-saving transplants for patients living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and reduce Medicare expenditures.
- Who Needs a Kidney Transplant?
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A person with kidney disease may get a transplant if they meet at least one of these conditions:
- They are already on dialysis (a treatment that helps clean the blood when the kidneys can't) using hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
- Measured 24-hour creatinine clearance level less than or equal to 20ml/min.
- Their estimated GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is less than or equal to 20ml/min.
- Who Can Get a Kidney Transplant?
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A person may qualify for a kidney transplant if they meet these conditions:
- A transplant must be a much better choice for their health than staying on dialysis.
- They must be strong enough for surgery and able to take the medicines needed afterward.
- Their heart, lungs, and blood vessels must be in good condition.
- They must have proper insurance and funds to pay for the transplant and medicines needed.
- They need support from family or friends and must be able to follow medical instructions.
- Who Cannot Get a Kidney Transplant?
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Some health problems can make a kidney transplant too risky. A person cannot get a kidney transplant if they have:
- Serious heart problems like heart failure, heart valve problems, or blocked arteries.
- An untreated or active infection that hasn’t gotten better with medicine.
- An active drug or alcohol problem.
- Severe mental health issues or trouble following medical instructions, like not taking medicine or following a special diet, that may lead to poor results after transplant.
- Cancer that hasn’t been treated or hasn’t been gone long enough.
- Another organ that is failing, and a transplant wouldn’t help.
- Severe lung disease, especially if they need oxygen at home.
- Severe pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
- A major illness that could shorten life or get in the way of a successful recovery.
- A body that is too weak for surgery or the medicine needed after the transplant.
- HIV that has not gotten better with treatment or for long enough.
- Health Issues That Might Prevent a Kidney Transplant
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Some health problems don’t always stop someone from getting a kidney transplant, but they might make it harder to have a good outcome. Doctors will decide based on the person’s condition. These include:
- Being 75 years old or older.
- Blockages in arteries that may be mild to moderate.
- A heart attack within the last 6 months (special heart tests are needed).
- Serious blood flow problems in the brain or other blood vessels.
- Hardening of major blood vessels in the body.
- A stroke in the last 6 months.
- Blood clots in the lungs or legs in the last 6 months.
- Not having caregivers to help after the transplant.
- Not having proper insurance and funds to pay for the transplant and medicines needed.
- Being overweight (BMI over 40).
- Being underweight (BMI below 18).
- Active smoking or vaping any substance.
- Mild lung problems like COPD, needing oxygen before, or risks with anesthesia.
- Mild or moderate pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
- Weakness or trouble doing daily activities.
- Living in a long-term care facility.
- Having open wounds or sores that haven’t healed.
- An autoimmune disease that is not under control.
- IOTA Beneficiary Notification
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Download the following PDF in English or Spanish to learn more about the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.
Hope. Help. And Healing.
Organ transplantation is a journey. At the AdventHealth Florida Transplant Institute in Orlando, we’ll help make it a well-guided one with state-of-the-art technology, best-in-class facilities, and a dedicated team to support you every step of the way.
Whole Health for Your Whole Life Better Care. Constant Support.
Our multidisciplinary care team will be here for you before, during, and after your procedure. And we’ll do whatever we can to support your recovery, including connecting you with the community resources, local support groups, and wellness programs that can help you continue to feel better long after you leave our surgery center. At AdventHealth Orlando, we do more than just help heal your body; we also aim to ease your mind, lift your spirit, and get you back to whole health as soon as possible.