The Pancreas Transplant Team at Tampa General Hospital¡¯s Transplant Institute
When you receive a pancreas transplant at Tampa General Hospital¡¯s Transplant Institute, you¡¯ll not only work with a skilled transplant surgeon, but also with a number of support personnel who will ensure that you receive the highest possible standard of care. Your pancreas transplant care team will consist of:
- A transplant coordinator, who will be your main contact throughout the transplant process, answering any questions that you, your family, your care team, and your insurance company may have
- A nephrologist, who specializes in treating diseases of the kidney and pancreas, and will use his or her expertise to help tailor your treatment plan to your unique situation
- A surgeon who has extensive experience in pancreas transplants, and will explain and complete your transplant procedure
- A social worker, who will evaluate your at-home support system and other factors such as your finances and insurance
- A psychologist, who will conduct additional evaluations regarding your ability to adhere to the lifestyle changes you¡¯ll need to make after your transplant
- A financial counselor, who will obtain permission for your evaluation (and eventual transplant) from your insurance company, and also ensure that you have the adequate financial resources for post-transplant medications and care
- A dietitian, who you¡¯ll have an educational session with before you¡¯re discharged from our transplant center to discuss your nutritional needs after your pancreas transplant
- A pharmacist, who will explain the various medications you¡¯ll need to take so your body doesn¡¯t reject your new pancreas
If you have any questions about the team involved with the pancreas transplant process at Tampa General Hospital¡¯s Transplant Institute, feel free to contact your transplant coordinator toll free at 1-800-505-7769 (press 5 for the pancreas transplant program and ask for the referral coordinator), or call the coordinator directly at (813) 844-8686. Our institute is ranked #5 in the nation by organ transplant volume, and we've performed more than 10,000 organ transplants since our program began.?
