Pediatric Lung Transplant
Organ transplantation offers hope for families with a child facing end-stage lung disease. This hope is what drives Monroe Carell to provide one of the nation’s most experienced transplant teams, bringing together experts in heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas.
The surgeons who lead our team have special training in lung transplants. They work with a dedicated team of pulmonologists, nurse coordinators, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists. This team works together with your family to maximize the quality of care and reduce organ wait times.
We pioneer new approaches to serve more patients, including those at high risk who may not be candidates for transplantation at other medical centers. As part of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, we provide world-class expertise and a seamless transition to adult care.
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Conditions We Treat
Meet Your Care Team
Eric D. AustinMD, MSCI
- Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension, Rare and Common Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases
Eric S. LambrightMD
- Lung Conditions, Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation, Lung/Thoracic Cancer, Pediatric Lung Transplant, Surgery for Diseases of the Lung, Surgery for Diseases of the Rib Cage and Diaphragm
Paul E. MooreMD
- Aerodigestive Diseases, Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Why Choose the Lung Transplant Program at Monroe Carell
- Knowledge and experience
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is one of the largest and most experienced in the Southeast, providing lifesaving care to our smallest patients. Our specialists have the expertise and advanced training to perform even the most complex transplant procedures with excellent outcomes. Our support staff is transplant certified where applicable.
- Team approach
We know our smallest patients require a dedicated team of specialists as knowledgeable as they are comforting in their approach to pediatric care. Our team members collaborate with experts in other medical specialties like cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care, psychology, pharmacy, social work, nutrition and child life to provide your child with personalized care that addresses their unique needs.
- Follow-up care
Children who receive a transplant at Monroe Carell receive follow-up care throughout their lives. Studies show that patients have fewer complications and better outcomes when families work closely with a post-transplant medical team.
- Innovative research
Our doctors and surgeons are at the forefront of pediatric research and education. Our nationally recognized researchers are committed to finding new ways to better understand, treat and ultimately prevent childhood diseases and maximize child health.
Tests, Treatments and Services
- Dual-organ transplant