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Overview

Founded in 1964, Northwestern University's transplantation program is the longest-standing program in the Chicago area. Under the direction of Michael Abecassis, MD, the Division of Organ Transplantation has established a national and international reputation for excellence and innovation in patient care and research.

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News & Events

05.09.2012

Dr. Leventhal is quoted in the Chicago Tribune article: "Third Chance for one Kidney"

"One of the major challenges of retransplantation involved coming up with a "plan of attack" to address the limited length of the organ's blood vessels as a result of the kidney being removed twice, Northwestern transplant surgeon Dr. Joseph Leventhal said."  View Article

05.03.2012

Dr. Levanthal discusses a groundbreaking kidney re-transplantation in USA today video

Dr. Levanthal discusses a groundbreaking kidney re-transplantation  in a USA today video Watch Video

04.17.2012

Dr. Baker is featured in NMH Podcast: Living Donor Liver Transplant

Talia Baker, MD, discusses the donation process, the criteria for donors and post-surgery recovery. Listen to NMH Podcast 

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