Texas Transplant Center at UTMB Health

Home
United States
Galveston, TX
Texas Transplant Center at UTMB Health

Organ transplantation at UTMB’s Texas Transplant Center has a long tradition of excellence. We can be reached at 409-772-4714 or 800-323-4109

Transplantation was started at UTMB more than 40 years ago, it has been a pioneering force in the field since then with over 3,000 patients transplanted. Our Medicare-approved organ transplantation programs include Kidney (including living donors), and Heart. We also offer ventricular assist devices (VAD) placement as a bridge to heart transplantation or destination therapy. Our transplant Center is in a different organ bank than the metropolitan Houston area. Patients on the waiting list in the metropolitan Houston transplant programs can benefit from multiple listings in our Center. Multiple listing with our Transplant Center allows patients on the waiting list in Houston to double their chance to receive an organ only a short drive away. To reduce commutes and enhance and simplify access to care for our patients, our outpatient care is offered from several transplant clinics conveniently located throughout South Texas and in the League City area near Interstate 45 South.

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day and every day, UTMB Health proudly honors all U.S. military personnel—including our employees and students—for their service, sacrifice, and patriotism.

Please note: UTMB Health schools, business areas, administrative offices, and most clinics will remain open during the holiday.

11/09/2025

Help support National Kidney Foundation today!

09/01/2025

The University of Texas Medical Branch will celebrate Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2025. UTMB Health schools, business areas, administrative offices, and most of UTMB’s clinics will close in honor of the holiday.

All UTMB Health urgent care clinics will be open noon-6 p.m. In addition to walk-in care, the urgent care clinics offer online scheduling.

To serve our patients, UTMB’s hospitals and ERs on the Angleton Danbury, Galveston, Clear Lake and League City campuses are always open.

For more information visit, https://utmb.us/6di

07/11/2025

On her 16th birthday, Taylor wasn't thinking about gifts or a party — she had her mind set on donating blood.

Inspired by her parents’ commitment to donating platelets in honor of her uncle’s battle with leukemia, Taylor knew that blood donation was exactly how she wanted to celebrate turning 16. She made her first blood donation, side by side with her mom and dad. Together, they donated whole blood, two triple platelets, and plasma — all in one evening.

"Giving blood is something that I will continue doing and is something my family will cherish forever," Taylor said.

Join us in cheering on Taylor for giving the gift of life on her sweet 16!

06/05/2025

We are excited to share that a team from UTMB Health, including two of our esteemed transplant surgeons, will be speaking and presenting their groundbreaking research at the 2025 Texas Transplantation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, scheduled for June 20-22, 2025. Their work is shaping the future of transplant medicine, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication to advancing patient care and innovation.

05/26/2025

UTMB Health will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. UTMB Health schools, business areas, administrative offices, and many of UTMB’s clinics will close in honor of the holiday.

All UTMB Health urgent care clinics will be open noon-6 p.m. To serve our patients, UTMB’s hospitals and ERs on the Angleton Danbury, Galveston, Clear Lake and League City campuses are always open.

For additional information on our holiday hours visit, https://utmbhealth.com/holiday-hours

05/07/2025

Safeguarding our planet means protecting the future for generations to come. Last month, in April, we celebrated Earth Day as we are committed to positively impacting and inspiring our community. Our team transformed recycled materials into stylish, sustainable outfits ready for the runway! Each runway outfit brought unique bright colors and a reduction of the carbon footprint.

Let’s continue this effort throughout the year. Together, we can make a difference.

05/01/2025

🌟 UTMB Celebrated Donate Life Month 🌟

For National Donate Life Month in April, we honored the incredible generosity and compassion of our living and deceased donors who have given the gift of life. Your selflessness inspires us all!

Please take a moment to enjoy this heartwarming experience featuring one of our living donors, Lena Stevens, her family members, and the staff at UTMB. Together, we honor the power of donation and the lives it impacts. 💙💚

03/14/2025

As we continue meeting with several social workers, our next stop is Harlingen, Texas.

Patient brought their questions, and we had the opportunity to clarify a few things about kidney transplant care and give an in-depth look at our living donor program.

Dialysis treatment keeps you strong while you undergo various medical tests for a kidney transplant. Once you receive the Gift of Life, you no longer need dialysis treatment but still need to take good care of yourself to make sure there are no medical issues and do the things you couldn’t do in the past without any significant restrictions.

Thank you, U.S. Renal Care in Harlingen, for allowing Texas Transplant Center to provide details of our kidney transplant program. Patients have options and benefits to multi-list.

02/27/2025

Strength is a powerful word that brings an abundance of meaning to life. UTMB Transplant Services unites our medical team to serve the Houston / Galveston area, Beaumont, and South Texas, as well as McAllen, Texas.

Two simple tests (blood/urine) can detect kidney disease early. Earliest detection is crucial so that further damage can be slowed or stopped.

UTMB Transplant Services is not far from providing medical attention for kidney health care wherever you live in Texas.

Thank you, Fresenius Kidney Care in Brownville, Texas, for all the questions and how we continue to make a difference in South Texas. Knowledge and options are essential.

Do you have any questions for us? Give us a call at 800-323-4109, and our fax number is 409-772-5052

Visit our website: www.utmbhealth.com/transplant

02/25/2025

As social workers in South Texas, Beaumont, Houston & Galveston areas communicate with us to schedule lobby days, we want to ensure Texas Transplant Center continues providing outreach support.

Being physically active, keeping a healthy weight, following a kidney-friendly food and fluid plan, and getting tested for kidney disease can help protect your kidneys. Even small changes can make a big difference.

If your case kidney health results in hemodialysis, we are here to listen, understand, and work together with the social workers for a kidney referral.

A special thank you to Fresenius Kidney Care Gessner in Houston,Texas for allowing their team to enable us to speak to their patients about their organ transplant care.

We also provided the patients with valuable educational material, including information about our organ bank partner (STA) Southwest Transplant Alliance and how you can join their team and volunteer!

Do you have any questions for us? Give us a call at 800-323-4109, and our fax number is 409-772-5052

Visit our website: www.utmbhealth.com/transplant

02/24/2025

Kidney care and transplant options are essential to patients seeking care. We embrace opportunities for the community to ask questions about our center and how we can help!

People with kidney disease may not feel ill or notice symptoms until the disease is advanced. We want to continue echoing the message to take good care of yourself, but if you need our assistance, we are here to listen, understand, and find a solution for you or your loved one.

A special thank you to DaVita Dilalysis in McAllen for allowing us to speak to patients and their family guests about our transplant center.

We continue working together with other dialysis centers and nephrologists.

Our office number is 800-323-4109, and our fax number is 409- 772-5052

Visit our website: www.utmbhealth.com/transplant

Address

301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX
77555

Telephone

+18003234109

Website

http://www.utmbhealth.com/transplant

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Texas Transplant Center at UTMB Health posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Texas Transplant Center at UTMB Health:

Shortcuts

Featured

Psych Dimensions

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Galveston?