About Our Transplant Programs

The Miami Transplant Institute offers life-saving transplant, support, and rehabilitation programs to children and adults facing organ failure-backed with the world-class resources of Jackson Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Why Choose Miami Transplant Institute

When facing organ failure, where you go matters. Miami Transplant Institute – a collaboration between Jackson Health System and UHealth – is the nation’s top-ranked transplant center and the only program in Florida performing all types of organ transplants, including kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral. Whether you’re searching for a transplant center near you or seeking a second opinion, we’re here to give you every possible chance at life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accordion

Miami Transplant Institute is the only center in Florida that performs every type of organ transplant – including kidney, liver, heart, lung, heart-lung, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants. We treat both adults and children, including some of the most complex cases referred from other hospitals across the country.

Yes. Through our seamless partnership with Holtz Children’s Hospital – consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report – we offer a comprehensive pediatric transplant program. We provide the full range of organ transplants for children from infancy into adulthood, along with specialized intestinal rehabilitation and cardiac support programs.

Absolutely. We regularly evaluate and treat patients who have been turned down elsewhere. Our team has the experience and resources to take on complex, high-risk cases that other centers may not attempt. We encourage you to request a second opinion, it could change everything.

Our main transplant center is located on the Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus in Miami. We also have outpatient and diagnostic clinics throughout South Florida.

If you or a loved one is facing organ failure, the first step is an evaluation with our team. You can request an appointment online or by phone. Our coordinators will guide you through the referral process, what to expect during your evaluation, and how to get on the transplant list if you qualify.

Our Leadership Team

Our renowned transplantation surgeons and physicians provide life-saving care for even the most complex medical problems.

Our multidisciplinary team has deep experience with a full range of organ transplants, including heart, lung, heart-lung, kidney, pancreas, kidney pancreas, liver, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants, as well as intestinal rehabilitation, and life-saving support for failing hearts and lungs.

See The Lives We’ve Changed

You are just about to enter a carousel of 5 patient stories.