As a nationwide leader in transplantation, Duke cares for patients with complex needs through groundbreaking research, innovation, and systems for expanding transplant access.
Milestones
- 10,000th transplant performed in June 2022, a milestone only 18 other centers in the U.S. have achieved, and the first in North Carolina
- First center in the U.S. to perform a donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplants, with 80+ procedures performed since
- First in the U.S. to successfully implant a new-generation artificial heart (CARMAT heart)
- Reduced heart transplant median wait times compared to national median
- 5,000th kidney transplant performed in August 2023
Leadership, Faculty, and Administration
The DTC is a proudly interdisciplinary center with faculty and leadership spanning several Duke departments. View all of our current faculty and affiliates.
Patient Care
Duke is committed to serving patients in need of organ transplants, whatever the complexity or wherever the patient. Learn more about our transplant programs and how we are caring for patients of all needs.
Research and Innovation
A primary facet of the DTC mission is to foster groundbreaking research and discovery. Learn more about the DTC faculty's research focuses, past research events, and more.
Education and Training
The DTC is committed to training the next generation of transplant surgeons, physicians, and researchers. Learn more about the opportunities available for trainees.