Browse transplant surgeons in Puerto Rico.
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Transplant Surgeons
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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Puerto Rico has 2 licensed transplant surgeons, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, at 50%.
100% accept Medicare.
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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. Puerto Rico 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.
100% of transplant surgeons in Puerto Rico accept Medicare. Medicare covers organ transplants at Medicare-approved transplant centers. Part A covers the hospital stay. Part B covers the surgeon and outpatient visits. Medicare Part B covers immunosuppressive drugs for 36 months post-transplant (lifetime coverage for those with Part B who enrolled due to ESRD). You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
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 Puerto Rico, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
For transplant patients: fever above 101 degrees, sudden decrease in urine output (kidney), jaundice or severe abdominal pain (liver), or chest pain and shortness of breath (heart) require immediate contact with the transplant center. Most centers have a 24/7 transplant coordinator line. If you are in Puerto Rico and need urgent care, check FindClarity for providers with same-day availability or contact your regular provider's office for after-hours guidance.
All transplant referrals come from the specialist managing the organ failure (nephrologist for kidney, hepatologist for liver, cardiologist for heart). Patients must be listed at a transplant center and undergo a multi-step evaluation process.
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.