To begin the organ transplant process at Duke, we require a referral from the patient's local physician.

Call 800-249-5864 to refer a patient for transplant at Duke.

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

General information that may be required includes: 

• Patient demographics
• Diagnosis
• Insurance information
• Test/Lab results 

Referral Guidelines for Transplant Programs

Specific information and requirements for the referral process vary for each type of transplant. The following pages outline the information needed for the specific program and provide you the required referral sheet:

• Heart transplant
• Kidney and pancreas transplant
• Liver transplant
• Lung transplant
• Small bowel transplant