Heart Transplant
With the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program at the Corewell Health Frederik and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids
A new heart, a new chance
From start to finish or as a second opinion, our heart transplant specialists will surround you with care, compassion, and a personalized treatment plan.
If you are a candidate, our experienced surgical team performs heart transplants and ventricular-assist device (VAD) implantations using cutting-edge techniques to manage, monitor, and care for you after transplant.
Our patient's perspective
The heart-transplant journey
Heart-transplant excellence
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) collects and analyzes data for all transplant programs in the United States. According to the SRTR, Corewell Health’s heart transplant program consistently performs among the best in the nation. A full report, which includes information about Corewell Health’s Heart Transplant Program’s waiting list, number of transplants performed, and other valuable information, is available to the public every six months on the SRTR website.
We are recognized by many insurance plans for our program excellence. We have dedicated transplant financial coordinators to help you understand the cost of transplant, review your insurance benefits, work directly with your insurance company, and support you with any financial assistance needed.
What to expect
Supporting your heart transplant from evaluation through full recovery, our team of specialists will guide your care at every step.
Resources
Schedule an appointment or get a second opinion
Ask your primary care doctor for a referral or reach out to us directly.