Pediatric Lung Transplant Program

In 1990, Washington University pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at St. Louis Children’s Hospital established the country's first freestanding pediatric lung transplant program. Since then, the program has performed more than 300 lung and heart-lung transplants, making it the most active pediatric lung transplant program in the world.

Transplantation of the fragile lungs requires extensive surgical capabilities and presents unique challenges for preoperative and follow-up care. The lung and heart-lung program relies on the skilled dedication of medical specialists who manage pediatric transplant patient care before and after transplant.

More about St. Louis Children's Hospital Lung Transplant Program.

For a consultation regarding a pediatric heart or lung condition, call:
(314) 454-6165

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Washington University physicians are the medical staff of
Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital