Specialties & Services

Lung Transplant

Our lung transplant program is one of the most experienced programs in the world. Our specialists have performed over 2,000 adult lung transplants since the program began in 1988. If you or a loved one needs a lung transplant, our expertise provides you with advanced care and compassionate support.

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Why choose us for lung transplant?

WashU Medicine physicians deliver national leading transplant care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. Our goal is for you to regain your health. After your lung transplant, we help you return to your daily activities and achieve an excellent quality of life. A team of experienced specialists supports you through the entire lung transplant process, answering your questions and easing your concerns.

When you come to us for lung transplant surgery, you can expect:

Outstanding outcomes: Our short- and long-term lung transplant survival rates are above national averages. We achieve excellent outcomes despite offering the procedure to people who are considered high-risk.
High-volume specialty: As a high-volume center, we’ve performed more than 2,000 lung transplants. Our experience and expertise guide us as we provide you with outstanding care.
Shorter wait times: You can typically receive a transplant in three months—about one month shorter than the national average. We work closely with our local organ procurement organization (OPO), Mid-America Transplant, resulting in quicker wait times.
Comprehensive, team approach: We give you complete, expert care and support every step of the way. Your entire lung transplant team focuses solely on your lung transplant.
Access to research: Our internationally recognized WashU Medicine physician partners conduct innovative research to improve patient care. As a result, our partnership with WashU Medicine provides access to the latest advances in lung transplantation.
Support groups: Lung transplantation can be physically and emotionally draining. We offer transplant support groups so you can meet others who have experienced organ transplants, finding support and understanding.

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Our highly trained team of specialists offers advanced treatments as well as compassionate, personalized care.

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Lung transplant testing and treatments

Chronic lung conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis may lead to lung transplant surgery when other treatments aren’t working. Our specialists speak with you about your lung transplant options and tailor an effective treatment plan.

We offer three lung transplant options:

Double lung transplant

Your surgeon removes both lungs and replaces them with healthy lungs from a deceased donor. A double lung transplant is sometimes called a bilateral lung transplant.