Transplant Surgery
Section of Transplant Surgery
Since 1964, we've changed lives by pioneering new techniques in transplant surgery and empowering the next generation of surgical leaders.
A Tradition of Excellence
The U-M Medical School Section of Transplant Surgery is one of the largest transplant centers in the country, ranking among the best in the country for clinical outcomes. We’re also proud of our skill at treating patients who would otherwise go untreated, including those with serious artery damage, obesity, and peripheral vascular disease.
Michigan Promise
The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.
Leadership
Michael Englesbe, MD
Jeremiah and Claire Turcotte Professor of Transplantation Surgery
Associate Chair, Department of Transplant Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Medical Director, UMMG
Section Head, Transplant Surgery
Medical School
Associate Chair, Department of Transplant Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Medical Director, UMMG
Section Head, Transplant Surgery
Medical School
Featured News & Stories
Department News
Jacqueline Jeruss elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Surgical oncologist Jacqueline Jeruss, M.D., Ph.D., was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Learn more about what this achievement means to her.
Health Lab
Exceptional response to immunotherapy gives patient with liver cancer more milestones to celebrate
U-M Health Rogel Cancer Center used single-dose immunotherapy and transplant oncology to treat advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in a 69-year-old patient.
Health Lab
Advancements and trends in lung transplantation
As U-M Health celebrates its 1,000 lung transplant patient, two lung experts talk about advancements and what to think about when choosing a center to partner with for a lung transplant surgery.
Health Lab
State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors
Private employers in the state of Michigan can receive a tax credit for giving living donor employees full medical leave benefits. An addition to living donors receiving a tax credit for their organ donation.
Health Lab
Lung transplant recipient stays active climbing stadium steps and more post-transplant
Doug Wright stayed active until his lung transplant. Now, he is continuing to participate in rigorous physical activity with his donor lungs.
Department News
2026 Moses Gunn Research Conference Highlights
Highlights from the Michigan Medicine Department of Surgery's 37th annual Moses Gunn Research Conference.
