How Heart Transplants Work

Heart Transplant Care at Emory Healthcare

Your heart. Your life. Your team.

At Emory Healthcare, we know a heart transplant isn’t just a procedure — it’s a turning point in your life. That’s why we focus on care that’s designed around you. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery, we bring unmatched experience and innovation to every step of your journey.

Trusted leaders in heart transplant care

When you choose Emory, you’re choosing a team that has been leading the way in heart transplant care for decades, with national and regional recognition.

Our experience includes:

  • Performing Georgia’s first heart transplant 
  • Completing more than 1,000 heart transplants to date
  • Being named a Center of Medical Excellence by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Your heart transplant journey with Emory

If you’re living with end-stage heart disease and other treatments aren’t enough, a heart transplant may be your best option. From your first evaluation through recovery and beyond, our team is by your side — combining advanced therapies with groundbreaking research to give you the best possible outcome.

What to expect:

  • Comprehensive evaluation to understand your unique needs
  • Placement on national transplant waiting list
  • Personalized care before, during and after surgery

Learn more about heart transplant services

Explore who is a candidate and how heart transplant works. Plus learn more about your medical team.