See The Lives We’ve Changed

Children, adolescents, and adults share their life-changing experiences at the Miami Transplant Institute.

Not so long ago, getting a new heart, liver, or set of lungs would have been an impossible dream. But today, the Miami Transplant Institute is making miracles happen for patients of all ages. These are their stories.

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Unconditional love saves two couples with first-ever robotic kidney pair exchange performed at Miami Transplant Institute

“It’s hard for me to express how I feel about what MTI, Astrid, and Enrique did for me. I don’t know how I could ever repay them,” Michael said.

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Couple Receive Dual Kidney/Pancreas Transplants 14 Years Apart at The Miami Transplant Institute

After four years and three match attempts, the call finally came in October 2009 – the MTI team found Cesar’s match for both a kidney and pancreas.

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Woman Suffering From Diabetes and Renal Failure Saved with Dual Pancreas and Kidney Transplants at the Miami Transplant Institute

“They called me and told me they found the perfect match for both my kidney and pancreas, and in just 15 minutes, I was packed and in the car,” Forbes said.

Faith, Family, and Revolutionary Teamwork Save Noah Langlois’ Life at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Dr. Garcia meet with Noah and his doctors via telehealth one month after his diagnosis. They decided Noah should be transferred to Holtz Children’s Hospital at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical.

Two Lung Cancer Patients’ Lives Saved at Miami Transplant Institute

Transplantation is possible for cancer patients who meet specific criteria, which includes exhausting all other treatment options.

Man Bit by Bug in Brazil Battling Chagas Disease and Heart Failure Saved with Heart Transplant at Miami Transplant Institute

Jose Santos, 75, has lived a life full of adventures. A Brazil native, he enjoys all of the natural wonders his home country has to offer.

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A Lifesaving Double-Lung Transplant Gives Miami Gardens Grandfather a Second Chance at Life

Glenn Forshee, 63, had been in good health for most of his life, until he started having some worrisome symptoms in 1994. For months, Forshee was experiencing a persistent dry cough, and would get overheated quickly.

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Indiana Man Battling COVID Finds Hope at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Transplant Institute with Double-Lung Transplant

When Tim Cornett tested positive for COVID-19 in January 2022, he didn’t think much of it. He was 55, fit, an healthy.

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After Three Cardiac Arrests and a Ventricular Assist Device Placement, 9-Year-Old Boy Receives Heart Transplant at Holtz Children’s

When Lina St. Preux, 44, was six months pregnant, her doctor informed her of devastating news – her baby had a congenital heart defect.

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Local Firefighter Receives Kidney Donation from Sister at Miami Transplant Institute

Jeffrey Hackman, a firefighter with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Aviation Division, was used to jumping in front of danger to save lives. However, in 2015, he found his life in danger when his doctor discovered traces of blood in his urine during a routine physical.

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