Vancouver General Hospital is a major provider for solid organ transplant in British Columbia, and one of the largest in Canada, with over 100 transplants each year. Our transplant teams include nurses, doctors, surgeons, social workers, dieticians and psychologists.
Kidney Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Liver Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Lung Transplant – Recipient
Pancreas Transplant – Recipient
Pancreatic Islet – Recipient
Kidney - Direct, paired exchange and anonymous donation
Liver – Direct donation
3. Pre surgery, surgery and post surgery care for:
Kidney Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Liver Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Lung Transplant – Recipient
Pancreas Transplant – Recipient
Pancreatic Islet – Recipient
Kidney Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Liver Transplant – Recipient and Living Donor
Lung Transplant – Recipient
Pancreas Transplant – Recipient
Pancreatic Islet – Recipient
Management of the Provincial Waiting list
Potential organ transplant recipients are referred to the pre-transplant clinic through their health care provider.
Potential organ donors can contact the pre-transplant clinic directly.
Organ transplant recipients can be referred to the post-transplant clinic by their health care provider.
Some services are covered by your Medical Services Plan and others may not be.
Donors may be reimbursed for travel and out of pocket expenses. Patients may be entitled to benefits from other sources such as Extended Health Benefits.