Procedure
Lung Transplant
Surgery that replaces one or both diseased lungs with healthy donor lungs.
Also called: lung transplantation
Who Can Help with Lung Transplant?
- Transplant Surgeons
A surgeon who performs organ transplants, such as kidney, liver and pancreas transplants.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the heart, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest.
- Pulmonologists
A physician who treats lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections and sleep apnea.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about lung transplant and what is right for you.