Duke performs a large volume of transplants in many areas. That experience translates to better outcomes. Survival rates for all Duke transplant patients consistently surpass national transplant survival averages.

Duke’s work in transplant services began in February 1965 when Duke University Medical Center became one of the first institutions in the country to successfully establish a kidney transplant program. Since then, our programs have achieved many more national and regional milestones in transplantation.

Referral Process

To be considered for organ transplant at Duke, your local physician must initiate a referral. Each of the solid organ programs has different guidelines for the referral process.

In many cases, a referral may be generated by providing the transplant team with pertinent patient demographics, diagnosis, and insurance information.

Usually, the necessary information can be faxed to the appropriate organ program, and the evaluation process can begin as quickly as the referring physician deems appropriate.

Specific information and requirements vary for each type of transplant. See our programs for more details.