For patients with acute and chronic liver diseases, Piedmont Transplant offers liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery and hepatology services. Our surgical teams specialize in whole organ liver transplants. Some notably advanced techniques and technologies employed by our surgical team include:

• Ongoing participation in immunosuppression trials to decrease rejection of organ transplant
• Increasing use of liver-related advanced therapies; including those for liver cancer such as radio-frequency ablation, Therasphere®, transarterial chemo-embolization with LC Beads, radioembolization with Y-90 and stereotactic radiosurgery
• Anti-viral therapies for pre- and post liver transplantation to prevent recurrence of viral hepatitis
• The use of SpyGlass™ technology, to evaluate bile duct disease pioneered by Piedmont physicians

Piedmont Transplant in Atlanta, Georgia, pioneers many procedures in transplant surgery and our programs consistently rank among the best in the Southeast and across the country.
 

Some key firsts and program highlights:

• Patient outcomes among the best in the nation
• Significantly shorter recipient wait times vs. national averages (liver transplant)
• High patient satisfaction ratings across all stages of care
• Only active adult Living Donor Liver center in the Southeast
• Multi-disciplinary full-service liver program
• Number of transplants per year ranked ranked in the top 15% U.S. abdominal transplant programs
• Statewide satellite clinic program to enhance access to care with locations in Savannah, Macon, Dalton, Albany, and Kennesaw

To make an appointment or speak with one of Piedmont’s Liver Transplant specialists, call  404-996-1850.