Transplant Center

A National Leader in Transplantation

UMMC First in U.S. to Perform 1,000 Laparoscopic Kidney Removals. More»

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Get answers to your kidney, liver and pancreas transplant questions by e-mailing Dr. Philosophe.

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Testimonials

Jamie Cadiz

Simultaneous Bilateral Nephrectomy Transplant, 2006: "I have a new outlook on life and it is very positive."

Free Book Explains Kidney Transplants to Kids

The Greatest Gift

UM Medical Center transplant social worker Ivy Sheffler-Oidick has written a book explaining living donor kidney donation to children. The book, which was illustrated by Baltimore City high school students, describes donation in a realistic, simplistic and reassuring manner.

To obtain a free copy, call 410-328-2996.

The University of Maryland Division of Transplantation is one of the nation's largest transplant programs, with an established national reputation for innovation and technical/surgical excellence. As part of the University of Maryland Medical Center, we utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that exploits the enormous talent and broad resources of an outstanding academic medical/research center.

Breakthrough Treatments

Combined Heart and Liver Transplant: Transplant surgeons at the UM Medical Center are the first in Maryland to perform a combined heart and liver transplant. A total of 15 people in two transplant teams participated in this rare combination transplant.
Simultaneous Bilateral Nephrectomy Transplant: UM Medical Center surgeon Andrew Kramer, M.D., discusses this innovative treatment to treat polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Plus, read a patient success story.
Domino Liver Transplant: The UM Medical Center is the first hospital in Maryland to perform a "domino" or sequential liver transplant. Plus, read a feature story about the two men.
Laparoscopic Kidney Removal: UMMC first in U.S. to perform 1,000 of this less-invasive alternative for kidney donors, which means less pain and shorter hospital stays. Plus, view living kidney donor overview video.
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Steroid-Free Protocol: We are one of several transplant centers pioneering a steroid-free protocol to reduce medication side effects and increase patient compliance to drug therapy.
High PRA Rescue Protocol: This procedure reduces harmful antibody levels and makes transplantation possible for sensitized kidney patients.

In the News...

Interview with Dr. Benjamin Philosophe on Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants
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See a Washington Times story about the Transplant Center's annual holiday gathering, held on December 18th, 2007, at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
UMMC First in U.S. to Perform 1,000 Laparoscopic Kidney Removals
Tackling Liver Disease Through A Team Approach
(article in M.D. News magazine)
Milestones in Transplantation Surgery
(article in M.D. News magazine)

A Free Transplant Information Kit
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Transplant Patient Education
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If you would like to make an appointment or talk to someone about our services, please call 410-328-5408 or 1-800-492-5538.

This page was last updated on: August 20, 2008.