Compare 2 transplant surgeons in Hershey, PA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Transplant Surgeons
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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Hershey has 2 transplant surgeons. The most common credential is MD (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, UPMC Presbyterian, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Local training programs run through Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The transplant evaluation is extensive, spanning multiple days and involving medical testing (blood work, imaging, cardiac testing), psychological evaluation, social work assessment, financial counseling, and educational sessions. The transplant surgeon will explain the procedure, risks, expected outcomes, and the lifelong commitment to immunosuppressive medications. If approved, you are placed on the transplant waiting list managed by UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing). Wait times vary by organ, blood type, and geographic region.
See a transplant surgeon when you are being evaluated for organ transplant listing (end-stage kidney disease, liver failure, heart failure, lung disease), when you are interested in being a living donor, or when you have been referred by your specialist (nephrologist, hepatologist, cardiologist) for transplant evaluation. Transplant teams include surgeons, physicians, coordinators, social workers, and other specialists who evaluate candidates as a group.
Transplant evaluation: covered by insurance · Kidney transplant: $250,000-400,000 · Liver transplant: $500,000-800,000 · Immunosuppressive medications: $1,000-3,000/month
Hershey, PA has 2 licensed transplant surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of transplant surgeons in Hershey, PA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Transplant costs are among the highest in medicine. Kidney transplant costs $250,000 to $400,000. Liver transplant costs $500,000 to $800,000. Heart transplant costs $800,000 to $1.4 million. These figures include evaluation, surgery, hospital stay, and first-year medications. Actual costs in Hershey, PA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Transplant costs are typically covered by insurance, including Medicare for kidney transplant patients. The transplant center has a financial coordinator who helps navigate coverage. Immunosuppressive medications cost $1,000 to $3,000 per month and are required for life. Ask about patient assistance programs for ongoing medication costs.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Hershey, PA has 2 transplant surgeons. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some transplant surgeons in Hershey, PA accept Pennsylvania Medicaid (MA), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers organ transplants in all states, though the list of covered organs varies. Prior authorization is required. Post-transplant immunosuppressive medications are generally covered. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Pennsylvania Medicaid (MA) participation before scheduling.
Pre-transplant: evaluation visits over weeks to months, including medical clearance and committee review. Post-transplant: weekly labs and visits for the first month, then biweekly, monthly, and eventually every three to six months for life. Transplant patients require lifelong follow-up to monitor organ function and immunosuppression. With 2 transplant surgeons in Hershey, PA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Transplant Surgeons in the area may have trained at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Organ transplantation is covered by medical insurance, including Medicare (which covers kidney transplants for all end-stage renal disease patients regardless of age). Transplant evaluation, surgery, hospital stay, and immunosuppressive medications are all covered benefits. Post-transplant medications are lifelong and expensive. Medicare covers immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients. For other organs, coverage varies by plan. Financial counselors at transplant centers help navigate coverage.