Advanced organ transplant care
Being told you or your loved one needs a transplant can be overwhelming. But you’re not alone. Doctors at the Adult Abdominal Transplant Center diagnose, treat and manage the care of adults (18 years and older) in need of a kidney or pancreas transplant. And we provide compassionate care for living kidney donors. Our team of highly specialized transplant surgeons work with you and your family to create a care plan that’s right for you. We use the latest techniques to provide transplants for those in need of an organ. The Adult Abdominal Transplant Center is approved by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to provide kidney transplant services.
Our care team treats complex transplant cases and offers a range of transplant options. You are cared for by a dedicated, multispecialty care team, meaning you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines.
Our fellowship-trained and board-certified transplant surgeons have extensive experience in organ transplantation and ongoing care for transplant patients. They work alongside a team of transplant experts, including transplant coordinators, physician assistants, nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and more — providing unparalleled care for patients every step of the way. We collaborate with specialists at the Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin. Together, we share the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques — allowing us to identify new surgical techniques and therapies to improve transplant care.
Your transplant team includes highly specialized doctors who are experienced in caring for transplant patients. Specialties within the transplant center include:
- Kidney Transplant Program
- Living Kidney Donor Program
- Pancreas Transplant Program
- Simultaneous Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program
A Story of Hope, Healing, and Family at Ascension Seton
Meet Julie and her family — a testament to love, strength, and the life-changing power of organ donation. After battling end-stage kidney disease, Julie received the ultimate gift: a second chance at life. Her daughter, Kelli, stepped up to be a living donor — and through the National Kidney Registry’s paired exchange program, Kelli's donation made it possible for Julie to receive a perfect match. Julie’s son, Ryan, supported both Julie and her daughter every step of the way as their caregiver.
At the heart of this journey is Nicole Turgeon, MD, Transplant Director at our Abdominal Transplant Center at Dell Seton Medical Center at UT Austin. Dr. Turgeon and her expert multidisciplinary team guide patients through every step of the transplant process — offering personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and compassionate support for both recipients and donors.
A partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin
The collaboration between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School, brings together medical professionals, medical school learners, and researchers, who are all part of the integrated mission of transforming healthcare delivery and redesigning the academic health environment to better serve society. This collaboration allows us to provide you with a team of highly specialized providers who are at the forefront of the latest research, diagnostic, and technological developments.
Schedule a consultation with a transplant specialist
Before you are considered for a transplant, you will have a thorough medical evaluation. We start by listening to you, to understand you and your health. During your consultation, ask us your questions—big and small. Your evaluation may involve a variety of tests, including advanced imaging, chest x-rays, consultations, an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) test, laboratory testing, physical exams, stress tests and more. These test results help your care team to determine if a transplant is right for you.