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NURSING / TECHNICAL STAFF
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The Transplant Team
The transplant team at University Hospital is made up of highly skilled Transplant Surgeons, Nurses, Transplant Coordinators, Nephrologists (kidney specialists), Social Workers and Dietitians. Transplant coordinators are registered nurses who specialize in transplantation. They work closely with the surgeons and other members of the transplant team and are an important part of your transplant out patient care. Together with you, the transplant team will provide the best possible care both before and after your transplant.
How to Contact The Transplant Team
The transplant team is always available to help you in any way possible.
You must not hesitate to call with any question or problem pertaining to your general health and kidney. The transplant coordinators will be happy to help you.
The 24 hour Transplant office telephone number is
(718) 270-3168 or (718) 270-3169.
Use this number any time. If you need to reach us after office hours, call either of the above numbers and listen to the recorded message. You should then call the number given for the transplant answering service and ask the operator to page the Transplant Coordinator. Your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
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