Pancreas Transplant

Vanderbilt is the largest, most experienced transplant center in the nation in terms of the number of transplants we perform. Marking a year of dramatic growth, our new record for 2025 was 960 adult and pediatric solid organ transplants. Also in 2025, the Vanderbilt Heart Transplant program set a world record for the second year in a row by performing 210 adult and pediatric heart transplants. The number of patients whose lives were saved by our heart transplant team far surpasses any previous total by an individual transplant center. Vanderbilt's innovation in organ preservation fueled growth for our transplant center as a whole in 2025, saving more lives while producing excellent outcomes.

We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.

Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.

Our transplant pharmacists offer the highest level of care and expertise for transplant patients. Each transplant pharmacist works directly with doctors and staff to monitor patients' care plans.

Our transplant center provides many support services, including social workers, transplant pharmacists and a dedicated nurse coordinator. They will guide you through the transplant process. We also offer a unique return-to-work program to help you resume employment and restore your emotional and financial well-being.