Browse transplant surgeons in Vermont.
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Vermont has 1 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, FRCSC, FACS at 100%.
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include University of Vermont Medical Center, and Rutland Regional Medical Center. University of Vermont Health Network is a major health system in the state.
Patients with Green Mountain Care / Vermont Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all transplant surgeons participate.
Vermont was the first state to attempt a single-payer healthcare system, although the plan was ultimately not implemented.
Vermont has 1 licensed transplant surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of transplant surgeons in Vermont 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 Vermont 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. Vermont has 1 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 Vermont accept Green Mountain Care / Vermont Medicaid, 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 Green Mountain Care / Vermont Medicaid 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 1 transplant surgeons in Vermont, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Transplant Surgeons in the area may have trained at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Major hospitals in the area include University of Vermont Medical Center, and Rutland Regional Medical Center. Many transplant surgeons maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
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.