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Area of Expertise: Organ Transplant

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.

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

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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.

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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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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. Gastroenterologist

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Emmanouil Giorgakis, M.D.

Emmanouil Giorgakis, M.D. Surgeon

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Venkata R. Manchala, M.D.

Venkata R. Manchala, M.D. Nephrologist

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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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Aparna Sharma, M.D.

Aparna Sharma, M.D. Internist

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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.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-521-8260
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Kidney Transplant Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Surgical Specialties Clinic
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Liver Transplant Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Surgical Specialties Clinic
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
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UAMS Northeast building exterior

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

311 E. Matthews St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Appointment Phone Number
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

Appointment Phone Number
870-779-6000
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UAMS provider going over transplant information with a patient

UAMS Health Specialty Clinic

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

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
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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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