Lung Transplant

Lung Transplant

About

While many forms of advanced lung disease can be successfully managed with treatments and medications, some may require a lung transplant. This life-saving and life-changing treatment is available with outcomes that meet or exceed national benchmarks.

General referral guidelines

Advanced interstitial, obstructive, or pulmonary vascular disease, refractory to medical therapy with limited expected survival and/or severe functional limitations. Disease category indications for referral:

  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • At time of diagnosis
  • COPD
  • BODE index > 5
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • At time of diagnosis
  • COPD
  • BODE index > 5
  • Cystic Fibrosis