Refer Your Heart Transplant Patients to UChicago Medicine

UChicago Medicine is proud to offer heart transplant care that consistently ranks among the best in the nation. Our program offers lifesaving treatment when it matters most, and we welcome referrals for patients in need of evaluation or advanced heart failure care. Backed by a multidisciplinary team, we are dedicated to guiding patients through every step of their journey — from initial consultation to long-term follow-up — so they can live longer, healthier lives and continue enjoying the moments that matter.

Patients referred to UChicago Medicine benefit from:

  • A 5-Star SRTR rating for exceptional transplant outcomes
  • Among the shortest wait times in the nation for donor hearts
  • Best-in-class survival rates for heatrt transplant patients
  • Expert, integrated team of heart failure cardiologists, transplant surgeons, cardiac rehabilitation specialists and more
  • National destination for complex cases, which includes patients who have been turned away at other hospitals
  • Bloodless transplant with key benefits:
    • Lower risk of transfusion-related infections
    • Stronger post-operative immune response
    • Reduced risk of inflammatory or allergic reactions

How to Refer a Patient

To refer a patient or request a consultation with the UChicago Medicine Heart Transplant team:

Coordinated, Timely Care for Regional, National & International Patients

We are committed to ensuring seamless access to care for patients traveling to UChicago Medicine. Our dedicated care navigation team assists with:

  • Medical record collection
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Travel and hotel accommodations
  • Language interpretation services
  • Additional logistical support

Meet Our Heart Failure Physician Team

Our expert heart failure team is led by:

Christopher T. Salerno, MD
Director, Adult Cardiac Surgery
Surgical Director, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Assist Device Program 

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