Maryland Heart Center

About Our Cardiothoracic Transplant Program

UM Heart Center performed more heart transplants than any other medical center in the mid-Atlantic region the last two years.

UMMC transplant surgeons perform first-in-Maryland combined heart and liver transplant.
UMMC patient sets world record for survival on lung assist device.

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The University of Maryland Medical Center's Cardiothoracic Transplant Program has given new life, energy and possibilities to people whose lives had been restricted by debilitating disease.

In addition to those who have received heart or lung transplants, the program has greatly improved the lives of hundreds of other patients by identifying other treatments -- from advanced medicines to artificial heart pumps -- that successfully postponed or prevented the need for transplantation.

Our cardiothoracic transplant program is unique in the region in having the full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical options available to our patients. This allows us to tailor our approach to each patient. In addition, we are committed to developing promising new approaches to the care of patients with end-stage heart or lung disease.

The program is really made up of three separate programs:

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Please call if you would like to make an appointment or talk to someone about our services. Patients dial 1-800-492-5538 or 410-328-5842, physicians dial 410-328-6622 or 1-800-318-1019.