UF Health Shands Liver and Lung Transplant Programs Top in the Nation

According to ratings by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, released Tuesday evening, choosing UF Health for a liver transplant over any other program in the country gives patients the best overall outcomes. Collectively, this means a shorter wait time for a new organ, the lowest likelihood of dying while waiting and the highest chances of surviving after transplant.

“Our patients’ quality of life is our highest priority,” said Thiago Beduschi, M.D., Director of the Abdominal Transplant Program. “If we think we can help a patient, we will do everything in our power to ensure a successful transplant — and care for them before and after the procedure.”

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