Transplant Pulmonologist
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Last updated on 06 Jan 2026
Overview
A Transplant Pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in the care of patients undergoing lung transplantation and those who have received a lung transplant. Their expertise includes managing pre-transplant evaluations, post-transplant care, immunosuppression therapy, and long-term follow-up to ensure the health of both the transplanted lung and the patient. They play a crucial role in the multidisciplinary transplant team.
Job Description
- Evaluate candidates for lung transplantation, assessing their lung function, overall health, and potential for transplant success in collaboration with the transplant team.
- Manage pre-transplant care, including optimizing pulmonary function, controlling infections, and adjusting medications to prepare patients for transplantation.
- Coordinate post-transplant care, monitoring for signs of graft rejection, infection, or complications and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Prescribe and manage immunosuppressive therapy, ensuring patients receive the right balance to prevent rejection while minimizing side effects.
- Monitor long-term health of transplant recipients, addressing issues such as chronic rejection (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome) and secondary conditions like osteoporosis or diabetes due to immunosuppressive drugs.
- Educate patients on lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and infection prevention to optimize long-term outcomes after transplantation.
- Collaborate with the transplant surgery team, pulmonologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for patients throughout their transplant journey.
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