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Area of Expertise: Organ Transplantation

UAMS is the home of Arkansas’ only adult kidney and liver transplant center, with transplants beginning in 1964 with the state’s first kidney transplant.  UAMS also performed the state’s first liver transplant in 2005.  The UAMS Organ Transplant team has performed over 1,800 kidney transplants and over 400 liver transplants.

Through collaboration with Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery, UAMS has achieved wait times among the shortest in the nation for kidney and liver transplantation, as well as patient outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks.

UAMS Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs Rank Top 5 in the Nation

  • 1st in the country for patient survival 1 year after transplant for both liver and kidney transplants.
  • 4th in the Nation in getting waitlisted patients transplanted faster for kidney transplants.
  • 2nd in the Nation in getting our waitlisted patients transplanted faster for liver patients

Multi-Disciplinary Organ Transplant Team

To ensure the most thorough and collaborative approach to care, UAMS Organ Transplant uses a team of caring and compassionate staff including dedicated transplant surgeons, nephrologists (kidney doctors), hepatologists (liver doctors), nurse practitioners, and specially-trained support staff including nurse coordinators, pharmacists, dieticians, financial coordinators, and social workers.

Patient-Centered Care

Our team’s extensive expertise in organ transplantation means that Arkansans and those from the surrounding region can stay close to home and receive the world-class care they need before, during, and after an organ transplant.

We provide the best in patient education so that patients and their families can actively and informatively collaborate with the team in all stages of their care.  Patients and families will receive in-person education to learn about transplantation requirements, information about the surgery, transplant-specific medications, and post-transplant lifestyle considerations.

More About the Organ Transplant Process

Learn more about the process of organ transplantation at UAMS

Get More Information

Are You a Referring Physician?

You can make a patient referral online for organ transplant, dialysis access, or surgery for the liver, gallbladder or pancreas.

Go to the Referral Form

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Related Resources

Success Story: Dr. Tim Yawn Receives a Life Saving Liver Transplant (Article)

Dr. Tim Yawn, a family physician receives a live saving liver transplant after being diagnosed with liver failure.

Read the Article

Success Story: Edward Allis (Article)

Ed Allis needed a liver transplant and the UAMS Health team was able to perform the transplant surgery and helped him enjoy life with his granddaughter.

Read the Article

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Kidney Transplant Surgery
  • Liver Transplant Surgery
  • Organ Transplant
  • Pancreatic Transplant
  • Transplantation

Providers

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Gary W. Barone, M.D.

Gary W. Barone, M.D. Surgeon

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Chinmay Bera, M.D.

Chinmay Bera, M.D. Transplant Hepatologist

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Sushma Bhusal, M.D.

Sushma Bhusal, M.D. Nephrologist

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Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D.

Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Matthew G. Deneke, M.D.

Matthew G. Deneke, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Martha M.  Estrada, M.D.

Martha M. Estrada, M.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D.

Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D. Transplant Hepatologist

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Nasir Khan, M.D.

Nasir Khan, M.D. Nephrologist

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Venkata R. Manchala, M.D.

Venkata R. Manchala, M.D. Nephrologist

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John R. Montgomery, M.D.

John R. Montgomery, M.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Tsukasa Nakamura, M.D.

Tsukasa Nakamura, M.D. Surgeon

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Raj B. Patel, M.D.

Raj B. Patel, M.D. Surgeon

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Mary Katherine Rude, M.D.

Mary Katherine Rude, M.D. Hepatologist

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Ragesh B. Thandassery, M.D.

Ragesh B. Thandassery, M.D. Hepatologist

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Ming Hwei Yek, Psy.D.

Ming Hwei Yek, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Locations

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UAMS Northwest exterior (FMC sign)

Family Medical Center in Fayetteville

1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-521-8260
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Family Medical Center

Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus

1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-8701
New and Returning Patients
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Kidney Transplant Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3150
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Liver Transplant Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3150
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS provider going over transplant information with a patient

Specialty Clinic at Freeway Medical Tower

5800 W. 10th St.
Freeway Medical Tower
Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72205

General Information
800-552-8026
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UAMS Northwest exterior (FMC sign)

Transplant Clinic in Fayetteville (Part of Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus)

1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Family Medical Center, East

Transplant Clinic in Helena (Part of the Family Medical Center in Helena)

1393 Highway 242 South
Helena, AR 72342

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-6644
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Northeast building exterior

Transplant Clinic in Jonesboro (Part of the Family Medical Center in Jonesboro)

311 E. Matthews Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

General Information
870-972-0063
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Exterior of UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Texarkana

Transplant Clinic in Texarkana (Part of Family Medical Center in Texarkana)

3417 U of A Way
Texarkana, AR 71854

General Information
870-779-6000
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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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