Abdominal Transplantation

Our Vision: Creating a new future for patients with organ failure through extraordinary transplant innovation, education, and compassionate care.

Marc Melcher, MD, PhD, FACS

Message from the Chief

As the Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation, I am part of a team of exceptional professionals dedicated to advancing the field of liver, kidney, pancreas, and bowel transplantation. Our Division is committed to excellence in patient care, innovative research, and surgical training. We believe in a patient-centric approach, underpinned by cutting-edge techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring the highest standards of care. Our team's diverse expertise and shared values drive our mission to improve outcomes and expand access to transplantation.

—Dr. Marc Melcher, MD, PhD, FACS

Dean Minor & David Entwistle: Transplant Care in 2020

Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor and David Entwistle, President and CEO of Stanford Health Care discuss transplant care in 2020.

On patient access to advanced transplant care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dean Minor states, "Despite COVID-19 these collective programs performed the highest volumes of transplants in our history."