The Hume-Lee Transplant Center is one of the pioneers in the field of transplantation and became one of the nation's first medical centers to establish a program in solid organ transplantation. The clinical transplant program originated in 1956 and is known for our rich innovative history and continued development and advances in transplantation. Not only does the Hume-Lee Transplant Center remain one of the oldest transplant centers in the country, the Center has performed many of the state's first-ever transplantation procedures, including:

• Virginia 's first human renal allograft was performed at MCV.
• MCV's Tissue Typing Laboratory opened - one of the first of its kind in the world
• Virginia 's first liver transplant
• Virginia 's first "reduced size" (segmental) pediatric orthotopic liver transplantation
• Virginia 's first adult segmental orthotopic liver transplantation
• Virginia 's first living related donor segmental orthotopic liver transplant was performed at MCV
• Clinical liver cell transplant program has achieved national and international recognition
• Virginia 's first established vascular access program

Patients and families can feel confident knowing that the Hume-Lee Transplant Center survival rates are among the best in the state and are consistently well above the national averages.

VCU Health Care System

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is the only academic medical center in central Virginia . As the regional teaching institution, we offer access to some of the most advanced state-of-the-art treatments and technologies available. Our medical staff includes internationally recognized physicians, dozens of whom have been recognized among the best doctors in the country. Many VCU Health System physicians also have been ranked among the top doctors in Richmond in specialties ranging from allergies to vascular surgery. And for several years running, we've been selected by many of the rating organizations including National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice, Solucient "Top 100" Hospitals, US News and World Report, and as a technology leader by being recognized as one of the "Most Wired" healthcare institutions .  The Hume-Lee Transplant Center is one of the oldest transplant centers in the country and continues to be recognized as one of the leaders in the transplant community. The Hume-Lee Transplant Center contains transplant specialty clinics and a 27 bed transplant unit, which is the largest on the East Coast. This furthers our commitment to you in meeting all of your transplant needs.

Individualized Care at the Hume-Lee Transplant Center

We believe that every patient is an individual with individual needs which are to be met throughout their healthcare process. Transplant patients can rest assure that we create a customized care plan to meet those needs. The transplant team is made up of all disciplines, which assists you through the transplant process from the initial appointment through life-time follow up care. And, we also include your referring physician. This commitment to your care has resulted in unsurpassed patient satisfaction.

Additional information

In keeping with our mission of providing the best care in patient care, research, and education, we invite you to continue reading the pages of the Hume-Lee Transplant Center website. You will find very specific information about each of the types of programs we offer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email Us : scarter2@mcvh-vcu.edu

How Do You Make An Appointment?

Please call our Transplant Clinic Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM to schedule your appointment at 804-828-4104. Toll Free Number is 1-800-762-6161 ext 4104.

QUESTIONS???? Email Us: scarter2@mcvh-vcu.edu